Jon Paul Rodríguez, Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission speaks with NatureServe on the latest Conservation Conversations with Sean O’Brien podcast episode

In NatureServe’s first podcast series, Conservation Conversations with Sean O’Brien, the nonprofit’s President & CEO, Dr. Sean T. O’Brien, interviews leading experts in the conservation field. 

In the fifth episode of the series, Sean sits down with an old friend—Jon Paul Rodríguez, Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission. Together they discuss how red listing helps us understand the impacts of our actions on biodiversity, the relationship between the environment and human health in the context of the pandemic, and the power of optimism in the conservation field.   

Geared towards both conservation professionals and casual listeners alike, the podcast series focuses on regional and global trends in biodiversity, how emerging technologies can benefit conservation, and the future for life on Earth.  

Conservation Conversations with Sean O’Brien is released monthly and can be found wherever you listen to your podcasts. 

Watch the latest episode here or listen wherever you get your podcasts.