The naturethrive podcast
The naturethrive podcast is here to inspire and connect you with nature, while exploring practical solutions to the environmental and planetary challenges we face.
Through engaging conversations with expert guests, we’ll delve into the issues affecting our world in a way that’s accessible and uplifting, not overwhelming. We’ll highlight real stories and experiences that bring hope and optimism, showcasing a wide range of current and future solutions—from large-scale initiatives to everyday actions—that can help ease eco-anxiety and drive positive change.
Our guests include farmers, organisations, and solution providers who are making a difference in nature restoration, sharing their journeys and the impactful work they’re doing.
Each episode will also feature three recurring questions that explore the first, best, worst, and weirdest moments in nature, giving you an authentic and personal glimpse into the experiences that shape our connection with the natural world.
The naturethrive podcast
naturethrive podcast episode 4 - Planet Mark Director Andrew Griffiths
In this episode we speak to Andrew Griffiths, Director of Policy and Partnerships at Planetmark, a sustainability and net-zero certification scheme.
The discussion revolves around the intrinsic connection between nature and climate, emphasizing that solving one crisis is impossible without addressing the other. Griffiths explains Planetmark's role in helping organizations measure and reduce carbon emissions, highlighting the challenges of decarbonization and the importance of policy and partnerships in driving sustainability.
We explore the parallels between climate action and nature conservation, stressing that biodiversity collapse poses an existential threat alongside climate change. Andrew shares examples of how ecosystems, like the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone, demonstrate the interconnectedness of nature. He also discusses the importance of protecting natural carbon sinks, such as oceans and rainforests, and the risks of reaching tipping points that could lead to irreversible damage.
The episode concludes with Andrew sharing personal experiences in nature, including a memorable sunset in New Zealand and the sobering impact of witnessing coral bleaching and plastic pollution during a dive. These stories underscore the fragility of natural systems and the urgent need for conservation efforts.
Overall, the episode blends policy insights, environmental science, and personal anecdotes to highlight the critical interplay between climate action and nature preservation.