Episode 8 - Akash Verma

We dive deep into the world of carbon, nature, and the crucial role of scientific research in understanding and combating climate change. Akash talks about his journey in his career as well as academics. He also shares his insights on forest recovery in the Himalayas, and delves into the tropical ecosystems of Southeast Asia from his perspective as a postdoctoral researcher. Akash enlightens us on various scales and tools for estimating carbon amounts. From peat swamps in Southeast Asia to the intriguing use of space lasers, he gives us an insight into the latest in carbon measurement technology. Akash discusses the ease of processing space data, the costs associated with forest plots and satellite launches, and the importance of scientific collaboration with private companies. Plus, a thought-provoking question: How would you spend a billion dollars for the planet? Don’t miss an exciting episode with a brilliant researcher sharing his insights into nature and climate based solutions Catch the part by part episodes on Youtube Stay Tuned! #CarbonExposureProject #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateChange #vcm #carbonmarkets #netzero #climate #sustainability #carbonoffset #article6 #sdg #COP28