Tom Hickey - Advancing Coastal Wetlands Conservation
In this first episode of Blue Builders, we sit down with Tom Hickey, Project Director at The Pew Charitable Trusts, to explore the vital role of coastal wetlands in ocean conservation and climate action.Tom shares his personal journey — from summers spent fishing off the coast of Cornwall to leading global efforts to integrate mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes into national climate strategies. We dive into how these ecosystems serve as powerful tools for both carbon mitigation and community resilience, and how countries can include them in their climate pledges through the Paris Agreement framework.Throughout the conversation, we explore:Why blue carbon is a useful policy tool, but not the whole storyHow local partnerships, community engagement, and language shape effective conservationWhat it takes to map, manage, and restore ecosystems across very different national contextsThe challenge of scaling conservation solutions without losing local nuanceThis episode is a deep dive into the complexity — and promise — of coastal conservation. It’s for anyone interested in how nature-based solutions are designed, funded, and implemented at scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blue Builders is a podcast sharing the stories of people working to conserve and restore our ocean ecosystems.As a new series from the Nature Builders Podcasts, Blue Builders explores the journeys of individuals who have committed their lives and careers to marine conservation: from grassroots activists and scientists to entrepreneurs, policymakers, and funders. Through in-depth, unscripted conversations, we dive into what drives lasting commitment to nature, what actually works in the field, and how diverse strategies can come together to address the climate and biodiversity crises.Blue Builders strips away idealism to reveal the practical mechanics of marine restoration. For listeners seeking authentic, boots-in-the-sand perspectives on ocean conservation, these conversations offer insight into how diverse approaches collectively build resilience in our threatened blue world.I hope that their stories inspire you as much as they inspired me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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