Eco Impacters: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Eco Impacters, brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and hosted by Blane Edwards.
On this podcast we talk with eco innovators, thought leaders and change makers who are doing their part to make a positive IMPACT on our planet.
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Guest 1:
Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas - World renowned primatologist, conservationist, as well as Founder and President of Orangutan Foundation International. Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of wild orangutans and their rainforest habitat.
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Guest 2:
Farwiza Farhan - a passionate forest conservationist working with local communities to protect, conserve and restore the Leuser Ecosystem in Sumatra, Indonesia. She co-founded and currently serves as the chairperson of Forest, Nature and Environment Aceh Foundation (Yayasan HAkA), a grassroots organisation working to push for better protection of the Leuser Ecosystem through policy and advocacy, community empowerment, as well as habitat protection.
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Guest 3:
Dr Nigel Hicks and Sara Fell Hicks, the co-founders of Orangutan Veterinary Aid (OVAID).
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Guest 4:
Panut Hadisiswoyo - Conservationist, Activist and Founder of The Orangutan Information Centre (OIC).
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Guest 5:
Karmele Llano Sánchez - Chief Veterinarian and Program Director of International Animal Rescue (IAR) Indonesia.
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This podcast is brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and is hosted by Amy Tobin and Blane Edwards.
In this episode we cover a range of topics including:
- What was the inspiration behind Co-founding HAkA
- What are some of the barriers and positives of being a woman in conservation?
- How do you personally manage conservation fatigue?
- Why is it important to conserve biodiversity?
- What can we learn from animals?
- Plus more!
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This podcast is brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and is hosted by Amy Tobin and Blane Edwards.
In this episode we cover a range of topics including:
- Could you tell us about your work with local communities in Sumatra?
- What sort of trees are you planting and where are you planting them?
- Why is that area an important place for reforestation?
- What do you believe is the key to addressing the palm oil crisis?
- What can we learn from orangutans?
- Plus more!
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Orangutan Information Centre (OIC):
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This podcast is brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and is hosted by Amy Tobin and Blane Edwards.
In this episode we cover a range of topics including:
- Why is palm oil used so commonly in the industry?
- Why is palm oil an issue for consumers?
- What are some palm oil alternatives?
- Is certification necessary to tackle the palm oil issue?
- Is there a demand in the industry to switch to alternatives to palm oil and derivatives?
- Plus more!
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This podcast is brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and is hosted by Blane Edwards from Earth Offline
In this episode we cover a range of topics including:
- What inspired you to start OVAID?
- How has COVID impacted the work you do at OVAID?
- What is a zoonotic disease?
- What is the susceptibility of orangutan to SARS-CoV2?
- What tips or advice do you have for anyone looking to get involved in the space of conservation and wildlife related veterinary medicine?
- Plus more!
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In this episode we cover a range of topics including:
- What inspired you to start working in the space of studying and protecting orangutans and their habitat?
- What changes have you seen in Borneo in the last 50 years?
- What do you feel you have accomplished in the last 50 years?
- What government initiatives need to be put into place to assist in Orangutan and species habitat survival?
- What are some important life lessons humans can learn from Orangutans?
- Plus more!
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Orangutan Foundation International:
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Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas Instagram
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Blane Edwards (Earth Offline):
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This podcast is brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and is hosted by Blane Edwards aka @earth.offline
In this episode we cover a range of topics including:
- What is Palm oil and why is it such a popular ingredient?
- Why isn't Palm Oil clearly labeled in Australia and New Zealand?
- What are your thoughts on “sustainable palm oil”?
- Why are there so many consumers searching for palm free options?
- What is your ultimate vision and mission for POI?
- Plus more!
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Orangutan Alliance:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangutanalliance/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orangutanalliance/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/orangutanallnce?lang=en
Lorinda Jane:
Instagram (POI): https://www.instagram.com/palmoilinvestigations/
Instagram (POI Eco Store): https://www.instagram.com/poi_ecostore/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/palmoilproductsinAustralia/
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Website (POI): https://www.palmoilinvestigations.org/
Website (POI Eco Store): https://poiecostore.com.au/
Blane Edwards (Earth Offline):
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This podcast is brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and is hosted by Blane Edwards aka @earth.offline
In this episode we cover a range of topics including:
- What inspired you to start International Animal Rescue (IAR) Indonesia and what is your vision and mission for the project?
- What is the most common form of Human-animal conflict that you deal with at IAR?
- What are some critical projects you’re working on at the moment that require urgent attention and action?
- Can you talk about Indonesia moving it's capital to Borneo - how do we minimise the environmental impact?
- What are the main road blocks that need to be addressed to allow for human-animal coexistence over the long-term?
- What are some life lessons that animals have taught you from the many moments and experiences that you have shared with them?
- Plus more!
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Orangutan Alliance:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangutanalliance/
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Karmele Llano Sánchez:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/international_animal_rescue/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iar_indonesia/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalanimalrescue/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAR_updates
Website: https://www.internationalanimalrescue.org/
Website: http://www.internationalanimalrescue.or.id/
Blane Edwards (Earth Offline):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth.offline/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blane-edwards-93a976181/
This podcast is brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and is hosted by Blane Edwards aka Earth Offline.
In this episode we cover a range of topics including:
- Why do you think protecting animals is important for our future?
- Why is it important that kids your age, express what they believe in about protecting animals and our environment?
- What can children teach adults about conservation and environmental issues?
- What would you say to other children who feel they are too young to make an impact on environmental issues?
- What advice would you give to other kids who want to help protect animals like you?
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Orangutan Alliance:
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Jack - Kid Conservationist:
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Blane Edwards (Earth Offline):
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This podcast is brought to you by Orangutan Alliance and is hosted by Blane Edwards!
In this episode, I talk with Fergus Moore, an Impact Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Revive Eco, an award winning start up that was created to bring new life to coffee waste!
Revive Eco works with waste management companies to collect spent coffee grounds from all over Scotland and recycling them to create a range of environmentally beneficial products - including an oil that could be used as an alternative to palm oil!
Orangutan Alliance:
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Revive Eco:
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Blane Edwards (Earth Offline):
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Website: https://www.earthoffline.com