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Proactive Conservation: Larry Selzer on Saying Yes to Climate Solutions!
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Welcome to another episode of the Climate Confident podcast! I'm Tom Raftery, and today I had the pleasure of chatting with Larry Selzer, President and CEO of The Conservation Fund. Larry shares his fascinating journey from marine biologist to conservation leader, explaining how he's found at the intersection of economic development and environmental preservation.
In this episode, Larry discusses the innovative strategies The Conservation Fund employs to conserve land while supporting economic vitality. We delve into the importance of shifting the environmental movement from a position of saying no to one of proactive engagement, particularly in the context of combating climate change. Larry also highlights the Fund’s pioneering efforts in financing conservation through green bonds and public-private partnerships.
Key takeaways include:
- the significance of working forests,
- the need for infrastructure that supports climate resilience, and
- how conservation easements can balance ecological and economic goals.
Larry's insights underscore the vital role of strategic conservation in our fight against climate change.
Don’t miss this enlightening conversation on how we can protect our natural resources while fostering sustainable development. Tune in now!
Podcast supporters
I'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters:
- Lorcan Sheehan
- Jerry Sweeney
- Andreas Werner
- Devaang Bhatt
- Stephen Carroll
- Roger Arnold
And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.
Contact
If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn.
If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show.
Credits
Music credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper
186 Episoden
Manage episode 430470265 series 2805813
Welcome to another episode of the Climate Confident podcast! I'm Tom Raftery, and today I had the pleasure of chatting with Larry Selzer, President and CEO of The Conservation Fund. Larry shares his fascinating journey from marine biologist to conservation leader, explaining how he's found at the intersection of economic development and environmental preservation.
In this episode, Larry discusses the innovative strategies The Conservation Fund employs to conserve land while supporting economic vitality. We delve into the importance of shifting the environmental movement from a position of saying no to one of proactive engagement, particularly in the context of combating climate change. Larry also highlights the Fund’s pioneering efforts in financing conservation through green bonds and public-private partnerships.
Key takeaways include:
- the significance of working forests,
- the need for infrastructure that supports climate resilience, and
- how conservation easements can balance ecological and economic goals.
Larry's insights underscore the vital role of strategic conservation in our fight against climate change.
Don’t miss this enlightening conversation on how we can protect our natural resources while fostering sustainable development. Tune in now!
Podcast supporters
I'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters:
- Lorcan Sheehan
- Jerry Sweeney
- Andreas Werner
- Devaang Bhatt
- Stephen Carroll
- Roger Arnold
And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.
Contact
If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn.
If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show.
Credits
Music credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper
186 Episoden
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