A podcast on climate change and ecosystem recovery

In this 18-minute podcast, Professor Yadvinder Malhi discusses his journey from studying astronomy to leading ecological research in the Amazon rainforest and directing Oxford University’s Centre for Nature Recovery. He reflects on measuring carbon in tropical ecosystems and the role of geography in tackling environmental challenges. The episode serves as a thought-provoking stimulus for classroom discussions on how scientists and geographers are responding to climate change.

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Activities (15+ min)
KS4
Geography
Biology

Preparation

What you need
  • Audio equipment to listen to the climate change and ecosystem recovery podcast on SoundCloud 
Location

Indoors

Step by step

  1. Make a SoundCloud account.
  2. Listen to the climate change and ecosystem recovery podcast (link below).
  3. Discuss with the class how scientists and geographers are responding to climate change.

stem recovery | SoundCloud

 

Curriculum links

This activity can be used to support curriculum knowledge and skill development in Biology and Geography, alongside enhancing nature education, with age appropriate adaptations.

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