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Episode 4 - Biodiversity, Equity and Inclusion: Empowering New Voices of Climate Leadership
What is Biodiversity, Equity and Inclusion?
All of the beautiful solutions researched by Project Drawdown require a shift in thinking. It becomes clear that these solutions to the climate crisis demand a broader view, a new lens, a shift toward diversity—both in those telling the story and those hearing it—only then, can a new story emerge.In Drawdown’s mission statement the say, “We aim to support the growing constellation of efforts to move climate solutions forward and move the world toward Drawdown—as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible.”
The importance of equity becomes abundantly clear in the final lines of the Drawdown Review, the latest scientific research publication from Project Drawdown:
“We are living in a time of dramatic transformation. The basic physics, chemistry, and biology of this planet make that non-negotiable; stasis is not an option. Society has a choice to make about what shape that transformation will take. Will we employ collective courage and determination and the legion of existing solutions to move the world away from widespread climate catastrophe? Will we pursue climate action in ways that heal systemic injustices and foster resilience, wellbeing, and equality? Who will we choose to be in this pivotal moment of human history?"
Who is Véronique Couttee?
Véronique Couttee is from the tropical island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. This is also where she started her journey as a conservation biologist and birder. Through a Fulbright scholarship, she left her small tropical paradise to embark on a master’s degree in Biodiversity, Conservation, and Policy at the University at Albany in New York. As a Dangermond Fellow based in upstate New York, she is working on mapping solutions with a focus on climate, coastal conservation, and bird-friendly communities.
Her research in environmental leadership coupled with her work experience as a wildlife biologist allow Vero to operate at the intersection between technology, policy, entrepreneurship, and science. Her work is focused on finding solutions to complex and transboundary environmental issues. This work is achieved through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the environmental sector.
Find out more about her work at www.theconservationistislandgirl.com.
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What is Biodiversity, Equity and Inclusion?
All of the beautiful solutions researched by Project Drawdown require a shift in thinking. It becomes clear that these solutions to the climate crisis demand a broader view, a new lens, a shift toward diversity—both in those telling the story and those hearing it—only then, can a new story emerge.In Drawdown’s mission statement the say, “We aim to support the growing constellation of efforts to move climate solutions forward and move the world toward Drawdown—as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible.”
The importance of equity becomes abundantly clear in the final lines of the Drawdown Review, the latest scientific research publication from Project Drawdown:
“We are living in a time of dramatic transformation. The basic physics, chemistry, and biology of this planet make that non-negotiable; stasis is not an option. Society has a choice to make about what shape that transformation will take. Will we employ collective courage and determination and the legion of existing solutions to move the world away from widespread climate catastrophe? Will we pursue climate action in ways that heal systemic injustices and foster resilience, wellbeing, and equality? Who will we choose to be in this pivotal moment of human history?"
Who is Véronique Couttee?
Véronique Couttee is from the tropical island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. This is also where she started her journey as a conservation biologist and birder. Through a Fulbright scholarship, she left her small tropical paradise to embark on a master’s degree in Biodiversity, Conservation, and Policy at the University at Albany in New York. As a Dangermond Fellow based in upstate New York, she is working on mapping solutions with a focus on climate, coastal conservation, and bird-friendly communities.
Her research in environmental leadership coupled with her work experience as a wildlife biologist allow Vero to operate at the intersection between technology, policy, entrepreneurship, and science. Her work is focused on finding solutions to complex and transboundary environmental issues. This work is achieved through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the environmental sector.
Find out more about her work at www.theconservationistislandgirl.com.