Every time we discuss a struggling species or an environmental issue that needs overcoming, we try to finish the chat with some hope. Highlighting the incredible work of tirelessly dedicated people who are out there trying to make a difference.

Hope is essential if we are to overcome the monumental challenges facing nature and our planet, a sentiment that is at the heart of Dr Jane Goodall's inspiring book of hope.

So, join us for an uplifting episode as we delve into the four reasons that give her hope. From nature's remarkable resilience to the incredible power of young people, we showcase examples from around the world that embrace these four reasons and should give us all hope that we can prevail.

We had a brilliant time recording this episode and really hope you enjoy it. The Book of Hope truly resonated with Steve, and we implore everyone to read it.

Jane Goodall is a legendary primatologist and conservationist and is still fighting for nature, still lecturing and educating at the age of 90. Structured as a series of discussions between herself and co-author Douglas Abrams, Goodall's argument for hope in these troubling times is uplifting, inspiring, and definitely something we all need a lot more of.

What stories give you hope? We would love to know!

Get in touch:

As always, please do feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions, feedback, comments, or just want to say hi! The easiest way to get in touch is to ping us a message on Instagram:

Steve - @a.bird.in.the.lens

Matthew - @a.bug.in.the.lens

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:08:22 The amazing human intellect

00:27:17 The resilience of nature

00:38:39 The power of young people

00:49:31 The indomitable human spirit

00:59:07 Wrap up

Links:

The Book of Hope - the Jane Goodall Institute UK

the Jane Goodall Institute Homepage

Educational and Environmental Charity | Roots and Shoots

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/10/innovations-protect-cities-climate-change/

https://www.boredpanda.com/nature-reclaiming-civilization/

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190701-why-plants-survived-chernobyls-deadly-radiation

https://earth.org/young-climate-activists-leading-the-way-on-global-climate-action/