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The Nature Dilemma

by Osa Conservation

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Reporting from Earth's richest and wildest tropical landscapes, The Nature Dilemma takes you to the front line of conservation and the climate change crisis. We ask some of the most accomplished conservationists of our time and those working tirelessly to preserve and restore nature: how can we move forward? How can we rebuild our own connection to nature, ensure that the wild remains wild, and understand why doing so is in our best interest.Powered by Osa Conservation and hosted by Lucy Kleiner. Production by Dr. Andrew Whitworth and Lucy Kleiner. Artwork by Ysemay Dercon and Jack Yuen. Contact us: @osaconservation.

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Episodes

  1. Costa Rica's Bet on Humanity: The Green Nation's (successful) Blueprint for Climate Action & Marine Protection – Now.

    Humanity is in trouble. Does Costa Rica have the answers? With over 99% of their electricity already produced from renewables and more than a quarter of their land protected, we look to Costa Rica's most powerful - and successful - climate leaders for answers. Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, head of the...

  2. Ocelot 'Battle at the Bat Box' – Regrowing & Rewilding the Rainforest (ft. Dr. Andy Whitworth)

    Crawl into the heart of an ancient rainforest tree, trek through a regenerative forest, and more. Inspired by the "Ocelot versus Coati" camera trap video that caught the world's eye, this From the Field episode of The Nature Dilemma takes listeners into the rainforest with tropical ecologist and...

  3. Rewilding Planet Earth – Jaguars, Squirrels, & Harpy Eagles (ft. Kris Tompkins)

    In the face of climate change, how do you save the planet? To start, you protect Earth's last wild places. Then, you bring back the keystone species that have gone missing. That is the Tompkins Conservation approach. Listen to "Rewilding Planet Earth" for next steps, advice, and life stories from...

  4. Picturing Tomorrow - A New Generation of Photographers (ft. National Geographic Photo Camp)

    Humans are built by stories. Right now as humanity faces the nature dilemma brought on by climate change, the stories we share matter. But, so do the people who tell them. The Nature Dilemma goes behind-the-scenes of the world’s most powerful storytelling machine, National Geographic, to learn…

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  5. The Important Sh*t in Life (From the Field)

    If you are interested in life on Earth, you need to be concerned with the dead and how the dead become living once again. This circle of life depends heavily on small, incredibly consequential, and slightly disgusting creatures. In this episode of The Nature Dilemma, we introduce you to the world...

  6. Burning Rainforests & the Puma the World Couldn't Believe (ft. National Geographic Photographer Charlie Hamilton James)

    This month, National Geographic Magazine featured Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, calling it a "a biodiverse wonder and a model for conservation." In this episode, The Nature Dilemma sits down with the man behind those images, National Geographic Photographer Charlie Hamilton James. From the puma...

  7. The Secret Life of Tapirs

    What is a tapir, and what does it sound like? How many adults remain in the wild? What can YOU do right now to help protect them? In this episode of The Nature Dilemma, world-renowned tapir expert Esteban Brenes-Mora, Director of Costa Rica Wildlife Foundation and Nai Conservation, brings these...

  8. The Underwater Hero (ft. Dr. Enric Sala)

    As the world pushes toward the goal of protecting 30% of our oceans by 2030, Dr. Enric Sala’s work with National Geographic has never been more timely. The Nature Dilemma discusses the value of marine protection with the founder and director of National Geographic’s Pristine Seas Initiative, a...

  9. The Lifelong Quest for Conservation (ft. Dr. Adrian Forsyth)

    What would you ask the person responsible for protecting huge sections of the world's last wild places? The Nature Dilemma sits down with Dr. Adrian Forsyth to discuss the complexity, beauty, and danger of the forests humanity depends on. From dung beetles to giant anacondas, Dr. Forsyth walks...

  10. Welcome to The Nature Dilemma

    Reporting from Earth's richest and wildest tropical landscapes, The Nature Dilemma takes you to the front line of conservation and the climate change crisis. We ask some of the most accomplished conservationists of our time and those working tirelessly to preserve and restore nature: how can we...

About this show

Reporting from Earth's richest and wildest tropical landscapes, The Nature Dilemma takes you to the front line of conservation and the climate change crisis. We ask some of the most accomplished conservationists of our time and those working tirelessly to preserve and restore nature: how can we move forward? How can we rebuild our own connection to nature, ensure that the wild remains wild, and understand why doing so is in our best interest.Powered by Osa Conservation and hosted by Lucy Kleiner. Production by Dr. Andrew Whitworth and Lucy Kleiner. Artwork by Ysemay Dercon and Jack Yuen. Contact us: @osaconservation.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Nature Dilemma have?

The Nature Dilemma has 10 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 22, 2021.

What is The Nature Dilemma about?

Reporting from Earth's richest and wildest tropical landscapes, The Nature Dilemma takes you to the front line of conservation and the climate change crisis. We ask some of the most accomplished conservationists of our time and those working tirelessly to preserve and restore nature: how can we...

How often does The Nature Dilemma release new episodes?

The Nature Dilemma publishes every two weeks, based on its 10 episodes since February 2021.

Who hosts The Nature Dilemma?

The Nature Dilemma is created and hosted by Osa Conservation.
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