How To Avoid Moving To Mars - The David Hill Podcast

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How to Avoid Moving to Mars is a podcast brought to you by Professor David Hill, CBE. David is a passionate ecologist, and it has been his life’s mission to help restore our planet’s natural resources. Our time on earth is running out and in this series, David talks to those in the know - from eminent academics, to those in government, ecologists on the ground to investors in nature, in a bid to understand what can be done to restore our habitat, at the scale and pace needed to save our species. Don’t forget to rate and review us, and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. It really does help spread the word about what can be done to restore our world. How to avoid moving to Mars is supported by www.environmentbank.com

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April 29, 2025Episode 1528 min

Episode 15 - Nick Howard

In an exclusive interview, Professor David Hill talks with Nick Howard, custodian of the historic Castle Howard estate. Castle Howard is one of the UK’s most majestic stately homes, seen on screen in Bridgerton, Victoria, Brideshead Revisited and more. Nick and David discuss why sustainable land management is so important, and how this motivates the habitat restoration strategy underway at Castle Howard.Find out more about How to Avoid Moving to Mars and listen to previous episodes by visiting https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/

September 18, 2024Episode 1446 min

Episode 14 - David Gray

In this episode of ‘How to Avoid Moving to Mars’, David Hill speaks with international music icon David Gray, exploring the connection between music and nature, and discussing how a Christmas gift led to him becoming patron of the conservation charity Curlew Action.

August 12, 2024Episode 1339 min

Episode 13 - Dominic Buscall

David speaks with Dominic Buscall, who manages the Wild Ken Hill estate in North Norfolk. They explore Dom’s unique career path, his passion for the environment, and the innovative approaches being implemented at Wild Ken Hill.

May 24, 2024Episode 431 min

Episode 12 - James Jansen & Jane Rumble

This episode features environmental and polar policy experts James Jansen and Jane Rumble.James, a key player in the 2015 Sustainable Development Goals, has managed the biodiverse South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and now focuses on Arctic policy. Jane, Head of the FCO's Polar Regions Department since 2007, has a rich background in environmental and public health policy. She joined the FCO in 2003 and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

May 10, 2024Episode 339 min

Episode 11 - Millie Kerr

Professor David Hill enjoys a conversation with Mille Kerr, author, journalist, and wildlife conservationist, who had her first popular science book, "Wilder: How Rewilding is Transforming Conservation and Changing the World" published in 2022, which is endorsed by Dr. Jane Goodall.

April 19, 2024Episode 227 min

Episode 10 - Mary Colwell

Mary Colwell, a respected environmentalist, author, and activist, recently joined David to discuss her support for various conservation causes and her work to reshape the education landscape at GCSE level.This episode serves as a timely reminder of World Curlew Day on the 21st April, highlighting Mary's dedication to protecting the curlew. In 2015, this led her to embark on a remarkable 500-mile walk, to raise awareness of the endangered status of this magnificent bird.

April 11, 2024Episode 140 min

Episode 09 - George Kelly

George Kelly, CEO of US-based Earth Recovery Partners recently joined David on the ‘How to Avoid Moving to Mars’ podcast. George has been active in the environmental space for decades, working closely with various resource agencies, landowners, investors, and both private and public sector organisations. David and George talk about his career as an environmental lawyer, before taking a deep dive into his current role and his predictions for the future of nature-based solutions in the United States.

February 26, 2024Episode 839 min

Episode 08 - Helen Avery

Helen Avery, Director, Nature Programmes and GFI Hive at the Green Finance Institute, sits down with David to talk about how investment in nature can help us all work towards a more sustainable future.Starting out initially as an investment journalist, Helen talks about how her interest in green finance has become a full-time passion, and why she feels we should be optimistic about the sustainable investment movement.Thanks to Environment Bank for its support in creating and launching this episode. You can learn more about this series by visiting https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/

February 12, 202419 min

Bonus Episode - Biodiversity Net Gain

In this special bonus episode, Professor David Hill talks us through the new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) mandate that comes into force from 12th February, and what it means for developers, farmers and the wider biodiversity sector.Thanks to Environment Bank for its support in creating and launching this episode. You can learn more about this series by visiting https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/

January 30, 2024Episode 744 min

Episode 07 - Conor Gillespie

Our latest guest on How to Avoid Moving to Mars is Conor Gillespie, CEO at environmental restoration specialists Ecotone.Having started out as an ecologist, Conor has spent years working in biodiversity, and talks with David about his experience in environmental restoration solutions and biodiversity net gain.Thanks to Environment Bank for its support in creating and launching this episode. You can learn more about this series by visiting https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/