Let's Save The Wetlands

CarbonSessions

Episode Summary: In this episode, Jenn Swanson and Olabanji Stephen discuss the importance of preserving wetlands and marshes

Marshes and wetlands are disappearing everywhere around the globe. However, they play a role in absorbing carbon and host diverse animal species that cannot be found anywhere else. It is important to save wetlands and marshes for biodiversity and fight against climate change.

Olabanji shares a success story of the community organisation that lobbied against a project that aimed to build a road on the marshland. Thanks to the lobbying effort of the community a bridge was built instead, and the marshland was saved.

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.org

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You can find out more on pages 131, 229 and 232 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 080, 107 and 251

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Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.