Business of Biodiversity

The regent honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia) is a critically endangered species of bird that has lost about 90% of their preferred woodland habitats to farmland. There are now less than 350 birds left. Their decline has had a significant negative impact on the greater ecosystem.

People are going to great lengths to help protect them, but it’s not easy. Finding these elusive birds is like finding a needle in a haystack - not only because of the small number but also because they are becoming ‘masters of disguise’.

Tune in to learn more about regent honeyeaters, why they are so endangered and what’s being done to help bring them back from the brink.

To learn more about the species:

Regent Honeyeater Profile

Saving the Regent Honeyeater

Link to Related Business of Biodiversity Episode  - ‘Conservation Journey - Taronga’

https://open.spotify.com/episode/41lj5gvRx5ljmEXxElTEK9   

This episode has been produced by the Grow Love Project for the NSW Government’s Saving our Species Program.  For more info visit Saving Our Species Program.

One of Australia’s rarest butterfly species is taking the spotlight in this episode. Sadly, it is endangered partly due to its Goldilocks tendencies - it needs everything to be just right to survive.

The purple copper butterfly (Paralucia spinifera) is a small butterfly with a thick body, and a wingspan of only 20-30 millimetres. 

Join us as we learn about this intriguing species and how its survival depends on a particular food source and a mutualistic relationship with an unassuming ally.

We must help protect this unique species, for butterflies are not only beautiful, but they play a crucial role in our environment and are an overall indicator of a healthy ecosystem. 

Discover how to get involved in the Counting Coppers citizen science project. 

For more information: Purple Copper Butterfly. 

Link to Related Business of Biodiversity Episode - 'Valuing Biodiversity: A holistic approach' - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3W0abe7AcKuz4yOcy5HTpa

This episode has been produced by the Grow Love Project for the NSW Government’s Saving our Species Program.  For more info visit Saving Our Species Program.

Tackling environmental problems such as biodiversity loss and climate change requires an open mind, lateral thinking and innovative solutions. 

It's not always easy. It can be challenging to know how to take your first step towards incorporating biodiversity-friendly practices in your business or everyday life. This episode delves into how organisations, both well-established and fledgling, use innovative thinking on their conservation journeys.

Join us as we travel to Taronga Zoo and see the transformation it has gone through from purely a tourist-based enterprise to a conservation platform. We’ll learn about their world-first accelerator program, HATCH, which supports ecopreneurs in their conservation journey and hear from one of the inspiring graduates of the program.

If you’d like to learn more about the organisations and initiatives that appear in this podcast, please use the links below:

Taronga Conservation Society, Australia (Taronga Zoo)

https://taronga.org.au/ 

HATCH Accelerator program

https://taronga.org.au/conservation-and-science/act-for-the-wild/hatch 

Xylo Systems

https://www.xylo.systems/ 

Episode produced by www.growloveproject.com

A 2021 study estimates that there are about six birds for every human on the planet. Despite this statistic, in summer, millions of people flock to the beaches, far outnumbering the tiny amount of beach-nesting birds also using this space. There are over 600 bird species in NSW, but only six beach-nesting species, including the Hooded Plover.

Join us in this short episode to learn about this delightful bird. Only a handful of Hooded Plovers are left in NSW, listed as Critically Endangered under the  New South Wales Threatened Species Conservation Act, 1995.

Find out why Hoodies are more than just pretty plumage. Learn about the crucial roles they play in our ecosystem, the threats they face and, as a beachgoer, what simple things you can do to help protect them.

Link to Share the Shore.

The related Business of Biodiversity 30min Ep. 7: How can we care for our coastal creatures

Profile of the Hooded Plover

This episode has been produced by the Grow Love Project for the NSW Government’s Saving our Species Program.  For more info visit Saving Our Species Program.

One of the most widely misunderstood creatures, bats, unfortunately, have a bad rap. This episode will dispel some common misconceptions about bats. We’ll learn fun facts and the usefulness of these cryptic creatures.

Of 34 bat species in NSW, there are 18 that are listed as threatened or extinct. Threats for these bats include habitat loss, human activities and climate change.

Tune in to see what’s happening with these bats, why we want to help them and how you can get involved to aid in their protection.

Links to get involved:

Bats in Backyards - tiny.cc/sosbatsinbackyards

National Flying Fox Monitoring Program - tiny.cc/sosflyingfoxes

The related Business of Biodiversity 30 min Ep. 11: Threatened Connections - tiny.cc/sosthreatenedconnections

This episode has been produced by the growloveproject.com for the NSW Government’s Saving our Species Program.  For more info visit savingourspecies.online/podcast

Sustainability is a buzzword and a concept that has been around for decades. Businesses have recognised the importance of running their enterprise with minimal negative impact on the environment, community and society. In this episode, we will dive right into where many of these processes start - at the sourcing end of supply chains.

Supply chains are inherently complex, creating challenges in identifying, measuring and tracking the sustainability of the process. However, some new market-led, science-based global frameworks are enabling us to get closer to achieving ambitious sustainability goals - and nature is guiding the decision-making.

Join us in this episode as we delve into how one organisation helps businesses to green their supply chain and identify, assess and manage nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities.

If you’d like to learn more about the organisations and initiatives that appear in this podcast, please use the links below:

Sustainability Advantage

https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/sustainability/sustainability-advantage 

Blackmores

https://www.blackmores.com.au/ 

Task Force on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TFND)

https://tnfd.global/ 

Science Based Targets Network (SBTN)

https://sciencebasedtargetsnetwork.org/how-it-works/the-first-science-based-targets-for-nature/ 

Episode produced by www.growloveproject.com

It’s big.  It's slimy. It’s fluorescent pink. Join us as we slip into the world of a Giant Pink Slug. Slugs don't have a great reputation and are known by many as unwanted garden guests. But they are misunderstood molluscs, which play a crucial role in our environment. In this episode, we’ll explore the benefits of slugs and learn about the 'poster boy' slug of them all - the Giant Pink Slug.

With its flamboyant colouring, these unique slugs were identified as part of a threatened ecological community that includes 11 species of snail in 2013.  Tune in to discover where these slugs live and what projects are helping to protect them. Now that we have finally found these quirky slugs, we certainly don't want to lose them.

Link to Snap a Shot of this Slug.

https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/news/snap-a-shot-of-a-slug-these-september-school-holidays

The related Business of Biodiversity 30min Ep. 11: Threatened Connections

https://anchor.fm/business-of-biodiversity/episodes/Ep-11-Threatened-Connections-e1okj0a

Link to Slug Sleuth App

Help us find the Giant Pink Slug

This episode has been produced by the Grow Love Project for the NSW Government’s Saving our Species Program.  For more info visit Saving Our Species Program.

When we think of drought, what often comes to mind is the impact on farmers and the food and fibre they produce, but what about the broader impact on native plants, animals, and their habitats?

Hear from three people who are working to bring back biodiversity and profitability to build resilience in the face of drought.

Guests featured:

Professor David Lindenmayer – landscape ecologist and conservation biologist, ANU College of Science

Jaymie Dawes – Program Manager, Community and Partnerships, East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority

Jillian Staton – Landowner and farmer

“It’s not easy being green.”  - Kermit The Frog. Why are frogs important? What is putting frogs at risk? 

Welcome to our first Business of Biodiversity ‘bite’. This is a short, bite-sized episode that draws you into the wild world of the Green and Golden Bell Frog. It is listed as endangered under the New South Wales Threatened Species Conservation Act, 1995.

Discover how these beautiful, endangered creatures are like fortune tellers - giving us a glimpse into the future of what’s happening in the environment. Tune in to appreciate how these frogs help humans, wildlife and ecosystems and what you can do to help them in return!

Link to FrogID app 

The related Business of Biodiversity 30min Ep. 5: Frogs, bees and wallabies, beating the drum for Threatened Species Featuring Dr. Jodi Rowley

Profile of the Green and Golden Bell frog

This episode has been produced by the Grow Love Project for the NSW Government’s Saving our Species Program.  For more info visit Saving Our Species Program.

Can we, or should we, put a dollar sign on nature? Should we put a price on water, carbon, forests, and air? If so, what would this accomplish and how would it be done? In this episode, we look at valuing nature and biodiversity. #Biodiversity, and the ecosystems that stem from it, provide invaluable benefits to our everyday lives, yet it’s often not fully recognised or appreciated. But there is hope. The United Nations has recognised that the economic valuation of biodiversity is crucial for our health and well-being, and there are organisations undertaking this critical work.

So how do we go about ‘valuing’ nature? Some tactics provide economic incentives for behaviour change, and others focus more on preserving the intrinsic value of nature from a social and cultural viewpoint.  Tune in to hear from three individuals involved in valuing biodiversity. Their methods are diverse; including offset agreements, environmental accounting, carbon farming and cultural fire credits.

If you’d like to learn more or invest in any of the initiatives that appear in this podcast, please use the links below:

Aboriginal Carbon Foundation

www.abcfoundation.org.au

Biodiversity Conservation Trust

www.bct.nsw.gov.au

Accounting for Nature

www.accountingfornature.org

NSW Saving Our Species Program

www.savingourspecies.online/podcast

Episode produced by www.growloveproject.com