The Environmental Fundraiser's Handbook
A podcast by the Environmental Funders Network (EFN). We work to create an effective, flourishing ecosystem of environmental philanthropy.
Season two - The Environmental Fundraiser's Handbook
The Environmental Fundraiser’s Handbook is a four-part video miniseries about what it means to be a “good” environmental fundraiser in these times with real stories, practical insights, and new ways of thinking about fundraising.
Season one - Inspiring people
A series to highlight the vital role of philanthropy in solving environmental and climate issues. Listen to experienced environmental philanthropists talk to people they find inspiring, about a topic they fund and are passionate about.
The Environmental Fundraiser's Handbook
Infectious diseases, nature & environmental philanthropy | Inspiring People
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Listen to this fascinating international discussion with speakers dialling in from the Gambia, UK, Vietnam and Zambia: Dr Kris Murray, Associate Professor of Environment and Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; Anna Jones, Head of Forests, Greenpeace UK; James Compton, Head of TRAFFIC’s Wildlife TRAPS Project; and Markus Hofmeyr, Programme Officer for Wildlife Conservation & Trade, Oak Foundation.
Our engagement with animals and the habitats we share plays a critical role in our global health security. Emerging human diseases are rarely new, they are often ‘zoonotic’: established pathogens moving to humans from other animals. Around 60% of all infectious diseases are zoonotic, with Covid-19 being one in a long line throughout our history. To reduce the risk of future pandemics, we need a long-term vision, one that enables us to fundamentally transform our relationship with the natural world. What role can philanthropy play in this?
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The Environmental Funders Network (EFN)’s vision is an effective, flourishing ecosystem of environmental philanthropy that is supporting people and the planet to thrive together. Our mission is to cultivate knowledge and relationships that enable environmental philanthropy to step up its impact in response to the climate and nature emergency.