Dear Forests
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<p>The podcast ’Dear Forests’ is a WWF Belgium Youth Team project that will explore various topics surrounding deforestation with the primary goal of educating the youth and the wider public about the topic. Together with contributors with a wide range of expertise, the host will delve into the primary causes of deforestation; its impacts on people and the climate; and ways in which our global community fights against it. </p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored By: WWF (World Wildlife Fund for Nature) Belgium in collaboration with DGD (Direction générale Coopération au développement et Aide humanitaire).</p><p>Forest in Cover Art: Greg Armfield — All Rights Reserved (Interior shot taken in Loita Forest looking up at canopy. Loita, Narok County, Kenya).</p>
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2/27/2025
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May 20, 2025
Episode 9: COP30 is in the Amazon Forest
<p>In this special episode of the Dear Forests podcast, the host has an insightful and thought provoking conversation with Carlos, a Brazilian climate justice advocate and sustainability professional. The significance of COP30 being held in Brazil (specifically <a href="https://colombiaone.com/2025/03/12/brazil-amazon-road-cop30-cut/" rel="nofollow">in the Amazon Basin</a>) is monumental, especially given the rate of deforestation in one of the world's largest remaining natural forests. Discussions in this episode will be centred around how indigenous and local populations will be affected by the event; who might show up and why; the ways in which current geopolitical shifts may affect the outcomes; and how the relationship between Global North and Global South countries can evolve to enable the creation of an equitable future for us all.</p><p><br></p><p>Carlos and I connected on the Omek platform which is a global community of bicultural of African descent and allies that is filled with phenomenal people who are doing insanely beautiful things. So feel free to check it out <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/myomek/" rel="nofollow">here</a> — maybe you're our newest community member!</p><p><br></p><p>A few definitions to note:</p><p><u>Carbon market</u> — A specialised type of financial market that facilitates the purchase and sale of carbon credits. Some carbon markets are run and regulated by governments or international bodies, with certain industries required to participate, while others are entirely voluntary.</p><p><u>Carbon credits</u> — Permits that allow the purchaser to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases.</p><p>We also discussed <a href="https://www.tapio.eco/blog/what-represents-one-ton-co2-emissions/" rel="nofollow">CO2 tonne emission</a>, <a href="https://www.sciencespo.fr/psia/chair-sustainable-development/2025/02/14/assessing-cop29-did-the-finance-cop-meet-its-lofty-goals/" rel="nofollow">financial contributions at COP</a>, <a href="https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/brandt-line-update/" rel="nofollow">the Brandt line</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Convention" rel="nofollow">the Rio agreement</a>, and the <a href="https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/7-countries-paris-climate-agreeement/" rel="nofollow">countries that have fulfilled the Paris agreement ahead of time</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloseduardomarquessustentabilidade/" rel="nofollow">Carlos Eduardo Marques</a> is a professional with 17 years of experience and 8 years as a leader in the environment, climate, ESG, sustainability, and sustainable finance. He was chosen by CEO Magazine as one of the top 20 global leaders in sustainability, by Exame magazine as Top Voice Sustainability, and by the US State Department to join the selection committee for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Program 2024.</p><p><br></p><p>On a day-to-day basis, he is responsible for managing and developing Sicoob's National Sustainability Agenda. Sicoob is Brazil's largest credit cooperative, with 14 regionals and more than 300 local cooperatives totaling R$ 190.4 billion in assets, R$ 120 billion in credit operation, and almost 8 million members. On top of this, acting as president and founder of the Ambiafro for 5 years and counting, to change the relationship with the environment/sustainability, making its content more accessible and plural, putting black people and their experiences at the center of the discussion. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>**Sponsored by the WWF Belgium in collaboration with DGD (Direction générale Coopération au développement et Aide humanitaire).</p>
May 1, 2025
Episode 8: AI, Technology and Deforestation
<p>After a little break the Dear Forests podcast is back with a new episode on the impact of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Technology on Deforestation. Together with Keng, we discuss how long AI has really been in our world; its capacity for both good and bad for forests; the impact of technology (hardware) on forests and the people that rely on them; and how we can move into living harmoniously with forests, people and the technological advancements made thus far.</p><p><br></p><p>Some good-to-know definitions:</p><p><u>Algorithm</u> — A detailed instruction manual that tells a computer or a person what steps to take to solve a problem or complete a task. </p><p><u>Artificial Intelligence (AI</u>) — The simulation of human intelligence in machines to make them appear and act in human ways.</p><p><u>Machine Learning</u> — A type of Artificial Intelligence that uses algorithms trained on data sets to create self-learning models capable of predicting outcomes and classifying information without human intervention.</p><p><u>Natural Language Processing (NLP)</u> — A type of Artificial Intelligence that combines machine learning, linguistics, and text analysis to allow computers to process and analyze text data and translate it.</p><p><u>Computer Model</u> — The framework of a plan or design which is created on a computer to discover how to make or improve a product.</p><p><u>Computer Vision</u> — A type of artificial intelligence (AI) that applies machine learning to images and videos to understand media and make decisions about them.</p><p><u>Computing Power</u> — A measure of the computing resources available to perform specific tasks.</p><p><u>Data Centre</u> — A facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems.</p><p><u>Rare Earth</u> — Minerals that contain the 17 rare earth elements and have diverse applications in electronic components, lasers, glass, magnetic materials, and industrial processes. The term "rare-earth" is a misnomer because they are not actually scarce, but historically it took a long time to isolate these elements.</p><p><u>Moratorium</u> — A temporary suspension of an activity or law until future consideration warrants lifting the suspension. </p><p><br></p><p>We also discussed the <a href="https://www.chess.com/terms/deep-blue-chess-computer#what" rel="nofollow">Deep Blue programme</a>; <a href="https://deepmind.google/research/breakthroughs/alphago/" rel="nofollow">Google deep mind (AlphaGo game)</a>; <a href="https://amazonminingwatch.org/en" rel="nofollow">Amazon mining watch</a>; <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/tree-rings-bear-witness-to-illegal-gold-mining-operations-in-the-amazon-new-study-finds-180986390/" rel="nofollow">Gold mining in the Amazon forests</a>; <a href="https://www.seri.my/posts/ai-solutions-for-malaysian-forest-conservation" rel="nofollow">microphones in Malaysia's forests</a>; <a href="https://pulitzercenter.org/blog/measuring-ais-environmental-impact-isnt-easy" rel="nofollow">measuring the environmental impact of AI</a>; <a href="https://www.datacentermap.com" rel="nofollow">data centres</a>; and <a href="https://www.fairphone.com" rel="nofollow">Fairphone</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuangkeng/" rel="nofollow">Kuek Ser Kuang Keng</a> is the data editor at the Pulitzer Center, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC that supports independent journalists globally. He supports and mentors three fellowships investigating issues related to tropical rainforest, ocean, and AI accountability. He has won several awards, including SOPA Awards, Data Journalism Award, and Fetisov Awards, for his work in data journalism and environmental investigations. Keng began as a reporter at Malaysiakini, the leading online news outlet in Malaysia. He is a Fulbright scholar, Google Journalism Fellow, and Tow-Knight Fellow.</p>
April 9, 2025
Episode 7: Ecolabels and Greenwashing
<p>When you walk into any shop today, whether it's the grocery store or a clothing store, you are confronted with so many labels on the products, some of which are supposed to be 'eco-labels'. In this episode we discuss what eco-labels are and aren't; how certain companies can get an eco-label and the challenges they face; tips for how you as a consumer can be a more responsible spender; and GREENWASHING!</p><p>Some concepts of interest for you from this episode:</p><p>Normative (by the government) — Relating to or dealing with certain standards.</p><p>Proactive greenwashing — A form of corporate greenwashing that occurs when companies intentionally exaggerates their environmental initiatives to gain a competitive advantage by improving their corporate reputation.</p><p>Reactive greenwashing — A form of corporate greenwashing used when firms feel compelled to respond to stakeholder demands without making real changes to their practices. This may include selective disclosure and expressive manipulation and is the most common form of greenwashing.</p><p>We also discussed the <a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circular-economy/eu-ecolabel_en" rel="nofollow">EU Ecolabel</a>, <a href="https://greenseal.org" rel="nofollow">Green Seal</a>, and of course <a href="https://recyclass.eu" rel="nofollow">RecyClass</a>. If you'd like to know what a more complex supply chain looks like, you can <a href="https://youtu.be/fmKgFfyi5wY?si=IoeiWr1XIlzjclwX" rel="nofollow">watch this explanation</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/diego-rozo/" rel="nofollow">Diego Rozo</a> is an environmental engineer from Colombia with experience in recycling, sustainability, and certification systems. At the the moment he works at RecyClass where his day-to-day involves working to provide certifications to companies in the industry of recycled plastics. He is passionate about creating practical solutions for a more sustainable world by combining technical knowledge with a human perspective.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>**Sponsored by the WWF Belgium in collaboration with DGD (Direction générale Coopération au développement et Aide humanitaire).</p>
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- What is Dear Forests?
<p>The podcast ’Dear Forests’ is a WWF Belgium Youth Team project that will explore various topics surrounding deforestation with the primary goal of educating the youth and the wider public about the topic. Together with contributors with a wide range of expertise, the host will delve into the primary causes of deforestation; its impacts on people and the climate; and ways in which our global community fights against it. </p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored By: WWF (World Wildlife Fund for Nature) Belgium in collaboration with DGD (Direction générale Coopération au développement et Aide humanitaire).</p><p>Forest in Cover Art: Greg Armfield — All Rights Reserved (Interior shot taken in Loita Forest looking up at canopy. Loita, Narok County, Kenya).</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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