About How To Avoid Moving To Mars - The David Hill Podcast
How to Avoid Moving to Mars is a podcast brought to you by Professor David Hill, CBE. David is a passionate ecologist, and it has been his life’s mission to help restore our planet’s natural resources.
Our time on earth is running out and in this series, David talks to those in the know - from eminent academics, to those in government, ecologists on the ground to investors in nature, in a bid to understand what can be done to restore our habitat, at the scale and pace needed to save our species.
Don’t forget to rate and review us, and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. It really does help spread the word about what can be done to restore our world.
How to avoid moving to Mars is supported by www.environmentbank.com (http://www.environmentbank.com/)
In an exclusive interview, Professor David Hill talks with Nick Howard, custodian of the historic Castle Howard estate. Castle Howard is one of the UK’s most majestic stately homes, seen on screen in Bridgerton, Victoria, Brideshead Revisited and more.
Nick and David discuss why sustainable land management is so important, and how this motivates the habitat restoration strategy underway at Castle Howard.
Find out more about How to Avoid Moving to Mars and listen to previous episodes by visiting https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/ (https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/)
18 Sept 2024
Episode 14 - David Gray
In this episode of ‘How to Avoid Moving to Mars’, David Hill speaks with international music icon David Gray, exploring the connection between music and nature, and discussing how a Christmas gift led to him becoming patron of the conservation charity Curlew Action.
12 Aug 2024
Episode 13 - Dominic Buscall
David speaks with Dominic Buscall, who manages the Wild Ken Hill estate in North Norfolk. They explore Dom’s unique career path, his passion for the environment, and the innovative approaches being implemented at Wild Ken Hill.
24 May 2024
Episode 12 - James Jansen & Jenny Rumble
This episode features environmental and polar policy experts James Jansen and Jane Rumble.
James, a key player in the 2015 Sustainable Development Goals, has managed the biodiverse South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and now focuses on Arctic policy. Jane, Head of the FCO's Polar Regions Department since 2007, has a rich background in environmental and public health policy. She joined the FCO in 2003 and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
10 May 2024
Episode 11 - Millie Kerr
Professor David Hill enjoys a conversation with Mille Kerr, author, journalist, and wildlife conservationist, who had her first popular science book, "Wilder: How Rewilding is Transforming Conservation and Changing the World" published in 2022, which is endorsed by Dr. Jane Goodall.
You can learn more about this series by visiting howtoavoidmovingtomars.com (http://howtoavoidmovingtomars.com)
19 Apr 2024
Episode 10 - Mary Colwell
Mary Colwell, a respected environmentalist, author, and activist, recently joined David to discuss her support for various conservation causes and her work to reshape the education landscape at GCSE level.
This episode serves as a timely reminder of World Curlew Day on the 21st April, highlighting Mary's dedication to protecting the curlew. In 2015, this led her to embark on a remarkable 500-mile walk, to raise awareness of the endangered status of this magnificent bird.
11 Apr 2024
Episode 09 - George Kelly
George Kelly, CEO of US-based Earth Recovery Partners recently joined David on the ‘How to Avoid Moving to Mars’ podcast.
George has been active in the environmental space for decades, working closely with various resource agencies, landowners, investors, and both private and public sector organisations. David and George talk about his career as an environmental lawyer, before taking a deep dive into his current role and his predictions for the future of nature-based solutions in the United States.
26 Feb 2024
Episode 09 - Helen Avery
Helen Avery, Director, Nature Programmes and GFI Hive at the Green Finance Institute (https://www.greenfinanceinstitute.com/), sits down with David to talk about how investment in nature can help us all work towards a more sustainable future.
Starting out initially as an investment journalist, Helen talks about how her interest in green finance has become a full-time passion, and why she feels we should be optimistic about the sustainable investment movement.
Thanks to Environment Bank (https://environmentbank.com/) for its support in creating and launching this episode. You can learn more about this series by visiting https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/ (https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/)
12 Feb 2024
Episode 08 - Biodiversity Net Gain
In this special bonus episode, Professor David Hill talks us through the new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) mandate that comes into force from 12th February, and what it means for developers, farmers and the wider biodiversity sector.
Thanks to Environment Bank (https://environmentbank.com/) for its support in creating and launching this episode. You can learn more about this series by visiting https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/ (https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/)
30 Jan 2024
Episode 07 - Conor Gillespie
Our latest guest on How to Avoid Moving to Mars is Conor Gillespie, CEO at environmental restoration specialists Ecotone (https://www.ecotoneinc.com/).
Having started out as an ecologist, Conor has spent years working in biodiversity, and talks with David about his experience in environmental restoration solutions and biodiversity net gain.
Thanks to Environment Bank (https://environmentbank.com/) for its support in creating and launching this episode. You can learn more about this series by visiting https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/ (https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/)
16 Jan 2024
Episode 06 - Wally Iman
To kick off 2024, David talks with Wally Iman, who leads MITICO (https://miticomo.com/), a US-based environmental consultancy.
With decades of experience in this sector, Wally shares his view on environmental stewardship in the US, and the work being done in stream and wetland restoration across North America.
Thanks to Environment Bank (https://environmentbank.com/) for its support in creating and launching this episode. You can learn more about this series by visiting https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/ (https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/)
2 Jan 2024
Episode 05 - Tim Male
David speaks with Tim Male, Founder and Executive Director of the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (https://www.policyinnovation.org/) based in the US state of Maryland.
Having previously worked on environmental issues at the White House and held several roles in environmental policy at a range of US organisations, Tim shares his view of the biodiversity landscape in the US.
Thanks to Environment Bank (https://environmentbank.com/) for its support in creating and launching this episode. You can learn more about this series by visiting https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/ (https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/)
22 Dec 2023
Festive Break Message
Thank you for listening to How to Avoid Moving to Mars. We're taking a short festive break now, but we'll be back in the New Year with new episodes featuring fascinating conversations with a range of people, with expert views on biodiversity and how to protect and enhance the natural environment.
We'll be back with a new epsiode on the 2nd January, so have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. And we look forward to your listening support in 2024!
Thanks to Environment Bank (https://environmentbank.com/) for its support in creating and launching this episode. You can learn more about this series by visiting https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/ (https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/)
19 Dec 2023
Episode 04 - Tim Norman
This week we welcome Tim Norman to the podcast. Tim is UK Director, Vice President for Offshore at NIRAS Group (https://www.niras.com/) and also previously provided renewables advice to The Crown Estate (https://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/).
He speaks with David about the importance of renewable energy in addressing climate change, and how a change in attitudes can help reverse biodiversity loss.
Thanks to Environment Bank (https://environmentbank.com/) for its support in creating and launching this episode. You can learn more about this series by visiting https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/ (https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/)
5 Dec 2023
Episode 03 - Sarah Mukherjee
Professor David Hill sits down with Sarah Mukherjee MBE (https://www.iema.net/people/sarah-mukherjee), who is renowned for her role as a presenter on Countryfile and as the BBC's Environment Correspondent for almost two decades.
As the current CEO of IEMA, (https://www.iema.net/) Sarah talks sustainability, natural capital, and the crucial role of education in addressing biodiversity loss.
Thanks to Environment Bank (https://environmentbank.com/) for its support in creating and launching this episode. You can learn more about this series by visiting https://davidhillpodcast.com. (https://davidhillpodcast.com/)
5 Dec 2023
Episode 02 - Kevin Cox
Professor David Hill discusses potential solutions for restoring our planet's natural resources with the Chairman of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), (https://www.rspb.org.uk/) Kevin Cox.
During their conversation, they delved into various subjects such as conservation efforts, advocacy, and the state of food production in the United Kingdom.
Thanks to Environment Bank (https://environmentbank.com/) for its support in creating and launching this episode.
You can learn more about this series by visiting https://davidhillpodcast.com. (https://davidhillpodcast.com/)
5 Dec 2023
Episode 01 - Professor Sir John Lawton
Professor David Hill enjoys a conversation with Professor Sir John Lawton (https://royalsociety.org/people/john-lawton-11793/), the president of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, regarding his forecasts for biodiversity in the United Kingdom, his enduring passion for the natural world, and his thought-provoking 2021 assessment titled 'Making Space for Nature'.
Thanks to Environment Bank (https://environmentbank.com/) for its support in creating and launching this episode.
You can learn more about this series by visiting https://davidhillpodcast.com/ (https://davidhillpodcast.com/)
1 Dec 2023
How To Avoid Moving To Mars Trailer
How to Avoid Moving to Mars is a podcast brought to you by Professor David Hill, CBE. David is a passionate ecologist, and it has been his life’s mission to help restore our planet’s natural resources.
Our time on earth is running out and in this series, David talks to those in the know - from eminent academics, to those in government, ecologists on the ground to investors in nature, in a bid to understand what can be done to restore our habitat, at the scale and pace needed to save our species.
Don’t forget to rate and review us, and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. It really does help spread the word about what can be done to restore our world.
You can find out more information at http://www.davidhillpodcast.com
How to Avoid Moving to Mars is supported by www.environmentbank.com (http://www.environmentbank.com)
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