About Hawaii: The Power of Native Plants – An Interview on Biodiversity, Soils, and Indigenous Knowledge

In this episode, Thomas Pfeifer interviews doctoral student Jacob Hurst from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Jacob studies the plant “Nanea”, a native Hawaiian plant that not only serves as a food source but also fixes nitrogen from the air. Jacob and Thomas also talk about invasive species, soil health, and how indigenous knowledge is used in nature conservation and preservation efforts in Hawaii. Can Hawaiian strategies be transferred to other contexts and countries? Listen now to find out!Interview: Thomas PfeiferIdea: Ronja PröllochsEditing: Leonie SchwarzMusic: Let It Go (ItsWatR) https://pixabay.com/de/music/zuk%c3%bcnftiger-bass-let-it-go-12279/The interview was recorded in December 2024 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.