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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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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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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?
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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?
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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 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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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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Blane Edwards (Earth Offline):

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