The Nature-based Solutions Podcast

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Apr 2026

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The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com

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April 14, 2026Episode 133 min

Reviving sleeping land in Sulawesi with Vinay Kulkarni from Thryve

In this episode, Thryve.Earth Co-founder and CEO Vinay Kulkarni shares what actually goes into making restoration and agroforestry projects work, from Indonesia to India. He talks through the tough early stages (including putting your own money in), designing projects farmers will stick with, and balancing ecological goals with financial reality.You’ll hear practical lessons on community buy-in, project design, and why transparency and long-term thinking matter for high integrity, high yield projects. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change.Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero.Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large.For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.comCheck out Murray and Kim's other podcasts:Scotland's Secret Space RaceGreat British Lift OffEdinburgh Space Data CapitalInspired by Space

July 24, 2025Episode 642 min

Building natural capital in Southeast Asia with Geoffrey Seeto from New Forests

Murray sits down with Geoffrey Seeto, Senior Managing Director at New Forests, to discuss the strategic side of nature-based solutions, focusing on forestry investment in Southeast Asia. Geoffrey shares how New Forests evaluates new project opportunities, why meaningful community engagement is essential, and how ecosystem services can be monetised. They also explore the role of government regulation, such as Singapore’s policies, in shaping the future of carbon markets and nature-based investment.The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change.Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero.Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large.For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.comCheck out Murray and Kim's other podcasts:Scotland's Secret Space RaceGreat British Lift OffEdinburgh Space Data CapitalInspired by Space

April 30, 2025Episode 522 min

Protecting the Amazon with Laura Albuquerque from Future Climate

In this episode we chat with Laura Albuquerque, Chief Climate Officer at Future Climate. Laura brings 20 years of experience in climate change, and gives us an inside look at some of the major forest carbon projects Future Climate is working on in Brazil, including mangrove restoration and jurisdictional REDD+ across Amazonas and Maranhão, and their approach to high integrity credits. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change.Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero.Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large.For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.comCheck out Murray and Kim's other podcasts:Scotland's Secret Space RaceGreat British Lift OffEdinburgh Space Data CapitalInspired by Space

April 4, 2025Episode 426 min

How Gen Z is shaping Indonesia’s green future with PT SEM

In the final episode of the Indonesian series, Murray Collins and Stuart Clenaghan chat with the team from PTSEM, an environmental consulting firm in Indonesia. Young entrepreneurs Muharam Angga Pratama and Sandi Bimasena share how Gen Z in Indonesia are promoting environmental sustainability, and the opportunities they see in this sector. They also explore the importance of integrity in carbon market projects and offer their insights on the future of Indonesia’s carbon market, highlighting its potential for growth, innovation, and collaboration.The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change.Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero.Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large.For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.comCheck out Murray and Kim's other podcasts:Scotland's Secret Space RaceGreat British Lift OffEdinburgh Space Data CapitalInspired by Space

March 28, 2025Episode 350 min

Scaling Indonesia’s carbon markets with Dr. Riza Suarga

Murray and Stuart are joined by Dr. Riza Suarga, Chairman of the Indonesian Carbon Trade Association to discuss carbon pricing, the role of the Indonesian carbon exchange and how the market can align to the international carbon standards like Verra. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change.Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero.Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large.For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.comCheck out Murray and Kim's other podcasts:Scotland's Secret Space RaceGreat British Lift OffEdinburgh Space Data CapitalInspired by Space

March 21, 2025Episode 228 min

Restoring Indonesia's mangroves with Yani Septiani and Nunuk Widarsih

In the first episode of our three-part Indonesia special, Murray Collins and co-host Stuart Clenaghan speak with Yani Septiani and Nunuk Widarsih about how Indonesia can restore its vast natural resources while becoming a leading carbon credit supplier under Article 6. They explore the role of mangrove restoration, Japan-Indonesia trade, and the importance of government and community collaboration.The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change.Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero.Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large.For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.comCheck out Murray and Kim's other podcasts:Scotland's Secret Space RaceGreat British Lift OffEdinburgh Space Data CapitalInspired by Space

January 28, 2025Episode 125 min

What Article 6 means for voluntary carbon markets with prof. Ed Mitchard

Dr. Murray Collins is back hosting another season of the Nature-based Solutions Podcast! For the first episode of the year, we sit down with prof. Ed Mitchard, our Chief Scientist and Co-Founder to break down Article 6 and its potential impact on voluntary carbon markets in 2025. Ed delivers a clear and insightful overview of inter-country carbon trading under Article 6 and shares his expert predictions on the countries set to see the most activity in the months ahead.The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change.Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero.Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large.For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.comCheck out Murray and Kim's other podcasts:Scotland's Secret Space RaceGreat British Lift OffEdinburgh Space Data CapitalInspired by Space

January 12, 2024Episode 1025 min

Protecting forests globally with Dr Maren Pauly from Everland

Everland represents the largest portfolio of high impact REDD+ conservation projects in the world, marketing and selling the carbon credits into the voluntary carbon markets.Most of their projects are in Cambodia, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a lot of work goes into determining whether they are of sufficiently high quality to join the Everland portfolio.Dr Maren Pauly leads on due diligence and research at Everland, she has a PhD and decades of experience working in the forest conservation space.The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change.Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero.Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large.For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.comCheck out Murray and Kim's other podcasts:Scotland's Secret Space RaceGreat British Lift OffEdinburgh Space Data CapitalInspired by Space

December 18, 2023Episode 922 min

Mapping Scotland's habitats for NatureScot

From shingle shore, to coniferous forest, Space Intelligence has mapped every inch of Scotland's varied habitats. Philippa Vigano, Innovative Technologies Programme Manager at NatureScot, discusses the need for such maps and the importance of measuring the country's natural capital.The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change.Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero.Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large.For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.comCheck out Murray and Kim's other podcasts:Scotland's Secret Space RaceGreat British Lift OffEdinburgh Space Data CapitalInspired by SpaceThe Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change.Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero.Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large.For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.comCheck out Murray and Kim's other podcasts:Scotland's Secret Space RaceGreat British Lift OffEdinburgh Space Data CapitalInspired by Space

November 9, 2023Episode 839 min

Australia: Action, not targets, with Rob Waterworth from FlintPro

Dr Rob Waterworth, founder of FlintPRO, talks to Murray and Kim about the need for action and not just target-setting, in the fight to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees centrigrade. With 25 years in the sector and a successful tech company to his name, Rob shares the benefit of his knowledge and experience.The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change.Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero.Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large.For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.comCheck out Murray and Kim's other podcasts:Scotland's Secret Space RaceGreat British Lift OffEdinburgh Space Data CapitalInspired by Space