What if the way we perceive the world shapes both the crises we face and the solutions we can imagine?

In this thought-provoking episode, host Angela Coetzee, director of Biodiversity Partners Program Southern Africa and programme lead Stefanie Swanepoel unpack how ecological worldviews—from deep ecology to eco-feminism—shape the way we design development pathways, create policies and conduct business. Together, they explore what it means to move towards a truly pro-nature future in Southern Africa

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Biodiversity underpins every aspect of our existence, from the food we eat to the air we breathe.

In this episode, Angela Coetzee and Stefanie Swanepoel delve into why biodiversity matters for livelihoods and wellbeing, and the dangers of ignoring its decline. They discuss the urgent shifts in mindset and policy needed to stop ecological collapse and secure a thriving future for all.

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Hosted by Stefanie Swanepoel with special guest Professor Richie Moalosi from the University of Botswana, this episode explores the richness of Indigenous knowledge systems across Africa.

From architecture and fashion to product design, these knowledge traditions offer sustainable, innovative solutions. The conversation also highlights threats to these systems and practical ways to respect, preserve and integrate them into modern life.

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