MONTREAL -- In Episode #32 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Anne Charpentier, the Director of the Montreal Botanical Garden, about the botanical garden's efforts to lead an ecological transition and adapt to climate change in Montreal.  Like many cities around the world, Montreal has been affected by climate change.  Heat waves, higher temperatures and black ice storms are more frequent.  The goal of the Montreal Botanical Garden is to be an example of successful climate adaptation for Montreal and for Canada.

"We have to be an inspiration and an example," she says.

The Montreal Botanical Garden is planning a plant succession strategy for its exterior garden collections to adapt to climate change.  The Montreal Botanical Garden is also taking steps to dramatically reduce its greenhouses' greenhouse gas emissions and water use.  The botanical garden's greenhouses, which were built in the 1950's with gas heating systems, have been identified as one of Montreal's major sources of greenhouse gas emissions.

The City of Montreal recently announced ambitious new plans to guide Montreal's post-pandemic recovery and to bolster the city's economic, social and ecological resilience.  Charpentier describes the key points of "Montreal 2030," the citywide 10-year strategic plan.

The Montreal Botanical Garden is one of the 10 most important botanical gardens in the world.  Hosting 900,000 visitors annually and organizing a wide variety of scientific, research, conservation and educational initiatives, the Montreal Botanical Garden is an incredibly busy place.  The botanical garden also plays an important role in tourism and in the economy of Montreal.

To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.  This is the sixth episode in an ongoing series on the global renaissance in public park building and how cities are adapting to climate change.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice.  This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser.  All Rights Reserved.

MONTREAL -- In Episode #32 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Anne Charpentier, the Director of the Montreal Botanical Garden, about the botanical garden's efforts to lead an ecological transition and adapt to climate change in Montreal.  Like many cities around the world, Montreal has been affected by climate change.  Heat waves, higher temperatures and black ice storms are more frequent.  The goal of the Montreal Botanical Garden is to be an example of successful climate adaptation for Montreal and for Canada.

"We have to be an inspiration and an example," she says.

The Montreal Botanical Garden is planning a plant succession strategy for its exterior garden collections to adapt to climate change.  The Montreal Botanical Garden is also taking steps to dramatically reduce its greenhouses' greenhouse gas emissions and water use.  The botanical garden's greenhouses, which were built in the 1950's with gas heating systems, have been identified as one of Montreal's major sources of greenhouse gas emissions.

The City of Montreal recently announced ambitious new plans to guide Montreal's post-pandemic recovery and to bolster the city's economic, social and ecological resilience.  Charpentier describes the key points of "Montreal 2030," the citywide 10-year strategic plan.

The Montreal Botanical Garden is one of the 10 most important botanical gardens in the world.  Hosting 900,000 visitors annually and organizing a wide variety of scientific, research, conservation and educational initiatives, the Montreal Botanical Garden is an incredibly busy place.  The botanical garden also plays an important role in tourism and in the economy of Montreal.

To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.  This is the sixth episode in an ongoing series on the global renaissance in public park building and how cities are adapting to climate change.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice.  This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser.  All Rights Reserved.

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #31 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Keith Tan, the Chief Executive of the Singapore Tourism Board, about the role of tourism in Singapore.  Singapore takes a big picture, innovative approach to developing its tourism sector.  In a wide-ranging interview, Tan discusses the size and diversity of tourism in Singapore and efforts to develop new skills and new technologies to help the sector grown.  

One noteworthy new tourist attraction in Singapore is Jewel Changi Airport.  Jewel is a nature-themed retail and entertainment complex linked to three of Changi Airport's terminals.  He also discusses plans for Jurong Lake District, a new central business district being planned for Singapore.

To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.

This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on December 13, 2019.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice.  This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser.  All Rights Reserved.     

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #31 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Keith Tan, the Chief Executive of the Singapore Tourism Board, about the role of tourism in Singapore.  Singapore takes a big picture, innovative approach to developing its tourism sector.  In a wide-ranging interview, Tan discusses the size and diversity of tourism in Singapore and efforts to develop new skills and new technologies to help the sector grown.  

One noteworthy new tourist attraction in Singapore is Jewel Changi Airport.  Jewel is a nature-themed retail and entertainment complex linked to three of Changi Airport's terminals.

To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.

This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on December 13, 2019.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice.  This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser.  All Rights Reserved.     

HONG KONG -- In Episode #30 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Andy Brown about reforestation and nature conservation in Hong Kong.  Brown is the Executive Director of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden.  Kadoorie Farm is a non-governmental organization doing a variety of things to make Hong Kong more green and nature filled.  Kadoorie Farm's activities include important work in flora and fauna conservation, wild animal rescue, nature education and sustainable living.

Brown tells the story of the Kadoorie brothers, Lawrence Kadoorie and Horace Kadoorie, who planted the seeds for Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden when they founded the Kadoorie Agricultural Aid Association in 1951.

To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.

This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on July 8, 2019.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice.  This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser.  All Rights Reserved.     

HONG KONG -- In Episode #30 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Andy Brown about reforestation and nature conservation in Hong Kong.  Brown is the Executive Director of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden.  Kadoorie Farm is a non-governmental organization doing a variety of things to make Hong Kong more green and nature filled.  Kadoorie Farm's activities include important work in flora and fauna conservation, wild animal rescue, nature education and sustainable living.

Brown tells the story of the Kadoorie brothers, Lawrence Kadoorie and Horace Kadoorie, who planted the seeds for Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden when they founded the Kadoorie Agricultural Aid Association in 1951.

To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.

This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on July 8, 2019.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice.  This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser.  All Rights Reserved.     

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #29 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Janek Schergen about how to build a national dance company.  Schergen is the Artistic Director of the Singapore Dance Theatre.  The dance company performs classical, neo-classical and contemporary ballets, including a number of world premieres.  The company also produces a variety of educational and outreach programs.

One key to building a successful performing arts organization is vision and long-term planning.  The unique identity of the Singapore Dance Theatre is something that has been developed over a long period of time.

To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.

This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on May 24, 2019.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice.  This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser.  All Rights Reserved.   

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #29 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Janek Schergen about how to build a national dance company.  Schergen is the Artistic Director of the Singapore Dance Theatre.  The dance company performs classical, neo-classical and contemporary ballets, including a number of world premieres.  The company also produces a variety of educational and outreach programs.

One key to building a successful performing arts organization is vision and long-term planning.  The unique identity of the Singapore Dance Theatre is something that has been developed over a long period of time.

To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.

This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on May 24, 2019.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice.  This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser.  All Rights Reserved.     

THE LOWER EAST SIDE, NEW YORK -- In Episode #28 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kevin Jennings about how the Tenement Museum uses storytelling to tell the stories of immigrants to New York's Lower East Side and to educate museumgoers about the immigrant experience today.  Jennings is the President of the Tenement Museum.

The Tenement Museum is an excellent example of how a smaller museum with a limited collection can make a big impact through an emphasis on compelling storytelling and creative programming. 

To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.

This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on March 20, 2019.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice.  This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2022 Thomas L. Fraser.  All Rights Reserved.

THE LOWER EAST SIDE, NEW YORK -- In Episode #28 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kevin Jennings about how the Tenement Museum uses storytelling to tell the stories of immigrants to New York's Lower East Side and to educate museumgoers about the immigrant experience today.  Jennings is the President of the Tenement Museum.

The Tenement Museum is an excellent example of how a smaller museum with a limited collection can make a big impact through an emphasis on compelling storytelling and creative programming. 

To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.

This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on March 20, 2019.

The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice.  This information is provided for general informational purposes only.

Copyright 2015-2022 Thomas L. Fraser.  All Rights Reserved.