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Liverpool Built EnvironmentS3, E23: How The New Nature-Based Liverpool Is Progressing
How The New Nature-Based Liverpool Is Evolving “Biodiversity and climate change are linked much in the same way as nature and creativity are connected.” Jackie De Burca John Lennon, of The Beatles, used to climb over the wall to play in Strawberry Fields, the place that inspired the world-famous Beatles’ song, “Strawberry Fields Forever.” The […]
Jackie De Burca · 12/14/2024
PodcastsS3, E22: Cavity Wall Insulation: A Hidden Crisis With Damian Mercer of Cavity Extraction
S3, E22: Cavity Wall Insulation: A Hidden Crisis With Damian Mercer of Cavity Extraction “The real problems we have with cavity wall insulation is it’s been installed in the wrong geographical locations, in the wrong type of housing stock.” – Damian Mercer As featured in the Times Newspaper LISTEN BELOW TO THIS EPISODE Cavity Wall […]
Damian mercer · 12/2/2024
PodcastsS3, E21: The Nature of Our Cities with Dr Nadina Galle, Part 4
The Nature of Our Cities with Dr Nadina Galle, Part 4 “Nature has a calming and restorative effect. It can improve our mood, cognitive function, and overall well-being—it’s not just a luxury; it’s essential.”– Dr Nadina Galle LISTEN BELOW TO DR NADINA GALLE Welcome to the fourth episode in our special series featuring Dr Nadina […]
Dr. Nadina Galle · 11/26/2024
PodcastsS3, E20: The Nature of Our Cities with Dr. Nadina Galle, Part 3
The Nature of Our Cities with Dr. Nadina Galle, Part 3 “Urban nature isn’t just a backdrop; it’s a daily lifeline for biodiversity, human health, and climate resilience.” – Host, Jackie De Burca LISTEN BELOW Welcome to the third episode in our special series featuring Nadina Galle, ecological engineer, 2024 National Geographic Explorer, and author […]
Dr. Nadina Galle · 11/19/2024
PodcastsS3, E19: The Nature of Our Cities with Dr. Nadina Galle, Part 2
The Nature of Our Cities with Dr. Nadina Galle, Part 2 In this engaging second installment with Nadina Galle, on Constructive Voices, host Jackie De Burca delves into the fascinating world of urban nature and environmental technology with Nadina, an ecological engineer and National Geographic explorer, widely recognised for her contributions to BBC Earth and […]
Dr. Nadina Galle · 11/12/2024
PodcastsS3, E18: The Nature of Our Cities with Dr. Nadina Galle, Part 1
The Nature of Our Cities with Dr. Nadina Galle, Part 1 Main feature photo credit: Roger Cremers for National Geographic In this thought-provoking episode of Constructive Voices, host Jackie De Burca sits down with the remarkable Dr. Nadina Galle, a Dutch-Canadian ecological engineer, technologist, and the author of the new book The Nature of Our Cities: […]
Dr. Nadina Galle · 11/1/2024
GreenhousesS3, E17: Designing for a Healthier Tomorrow: Sustainable Greenhouses with Josh Holleb of Ceres
S3, E17: Designing for a Healthier Tomorrow: Sustainable Greenhouses with Josh Holleb “The goal has always been, how can we do this better? We live in Colorado with extreme weather, and the world was working off a European greenhouse model that didn’t fit our environment. So, we set out to design something different, something more […]
Josh Holleb · 10/23/2024
BiodiversityS3, E16: The Future of Urban Greening: A Conversation with Angus Cunningham
S3, E16: The Future of Urban Greening: A Conversation with Angus Cunningham “My vision is to cover cities with green. Imagine looking at a city from above and seeing a verdant blanket of greenery. Nature isn’t just something to visit—it should be where we live, work, and play.” – Angus Cunningham In this episode of […]
Angus Cunningham · 10/8/2024
BiodiversityS3, E15: How AI and Satellite Technology Are Revolutionising Biodiversity Net Gain with Shashin Mishra
S3, E15: How AI and Satellite Technology Are Revolutionising Biodiversity Net Gain with Shashin Mishra “Restoring biodiversity is not just about meeting targets—it’s about ensuring a future where nature thrives alongside development, benefiting both people and the planet.” – Shashin Mishra In this episode of Constructive Voices, Jackie De Burca sits down with Shashin Mishra, […]
Shashin Mishra · 10/4/2024
BooksS3, E14: What Is Changing Materials?
S3, E14: What Is Changing Materials? Neal Maxwell, who has worked in the construction industry for more than 30 years, co-founded the non-profit organisation, Changing Streams, in 2018, after a life-changing trip to the Arctic. Now in 2024, Neal Maxwell, and his team and partners, the University of Liverpool, are launching their new organisation, Changing […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/23/2024
ExpertsBen Stansfield, Environmental Lawyer
BEN STANSFIELD INTERVIEW Ben is a Sustainability Lawyer at Gowling WLG, specialising in planning and environmental law. He is a Trustee of the UK Environmental Law Association and a frequent speaker on nature and climate issues. Ben was part of the inaugural ENDS Report Power List, recognising 100 environmental professionals who had had a significant impact since 2020. Biodiversity Net Gain With Sustainability […]
Ben Stansfield · 9/17/2024
Alexandra SteedS3, E13: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 4
S3, E13: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 4 Alexandra Steed Podcast: Part 4 The ground-breaking author, Alexandra Steed, talks to Jackie De Burca in a series of four podcast episodes that delve deeply into her brilliant book. She has also generously agreed to give […]
Alexandra Steed · 9/17/2024
Climate ChangeS3, E12: Resilient Design and Urban Planning with Lisa Lattu
S3, E12: Resilient Design and Urban Planning with Lisa Lattu In this episode of Constructive Voices, we dive deep into the world of resilient design and urban planning with Lisa Lattu, a pioneering “plangineer” who blends the best of civil engineering and urban planning to create sustainable, disaster-resistant communities. Hosted by Jackie De Burca, the […]
Lisa Lattu · 9/3/2024
Climate ChangeS3, 11: Newsflash: Wetlands Restoration & Recording Breaking Temperatures
Newsflash: Wetlands Restoration & Recording Breaking Temperatures: Under 5 Minutes Listen Mossy Earth and their local partners have restored a 40 hectare meadow wetland! In cooperation with their local partners BROZ Nature Conservation Association, who were also partners on the Flooded Forest project, they have flooded another wetland along the Danube! This time the project […]
Jackie De Burca · 8/15/2024
Claire WansburyS3, 10: Newsflash: Losing Noah's Ark But Winning Awards
S3, E10 Losing Noah’s Ark But Winning Awards Under 5 Minute Listen, Click Below In this newsflash, 5-minute episode, you will learn about why scientists are warning that the Pantanal, often described as a “paradise on Earth,” could be irreversibly damaged by the Hidrovia project. The delicate balance that sustains this unique ecosystem is already […]
Jackie De Burca · 8/13/2024
Alexandra SteedS3, E9: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 3
S3, E9: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 3 Alexandra Steed Podcast: Part 3 The ground-breaking author, Alexandra Steed, talks to Jackie De Burca in a series of four podcast episodes that delve deeply into her brilliant book. She has also generously agreed to give […]
Alexandra Steed · 8/5/2024
Built EnvironmentS3, E8: A Visual Biodiversity Net Gain Tool With Panu Pasanen of One Click LCA
S3, E8: A Visual Biodiversity Net Gain Tool With Panu Pasanen of One Click LCA In this short 17 minute episode, you will discover how a new visual biodiversity net gain tool can help you do your BNG calculations and planning efficiently. Tune into Panu Pasanen as he talks to Jackie De Burca, about this […]
Panu Pasanen · 7/23/2024
Alexandra SteedS3, E7: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 2
S3, E7: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 2 Alexandra Steed Podcast: Part 2 The ground-breaking author, Alexandra Steed, talks to Jackie De Burca in a series of four podcast episodes that delve deeply into her brilliant book. She has also generously agreed to give […]
Alexandra Steed · 7/15/2024
Alexandra SteedS3, E6: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 1
S3, E6: Portrait To Landscape-A Landscape Strategy To Reframe Our Future, Alexandra Steed on Her Ground-Breaking Book, Part 1 Alexandra Steed Podcast The ground-breaking author, Alexandra Steed, talks to Jackie De Burca in a series of four podcast episodes that delve deeply into her brilliant book. She has also generously agreed to give away 10 […]
Alexandra Steed · 7/1/2024
Built EnvironmentS3, E5 Dr Ciaran Byrne, Director, S.E.A.I. on Ireland's Retrofitting Success Stories, Challenges & Opportunities
S3, E5: Dr Ciaran Byrne, Director, SEAI on Ireland’s Retrofitting Success Stories, Challenges and Opportunities In this enlightening episode of the Constructive Voices Podcast, Jackie De Burca talks to Dr. Ciaran Byrne, the Director of National Retrofit in Ireland. He offers invaluable insights into the country’s experience to date and the future of retrofitting in […]
Dr Ciaran Byrne · 6/11/2024
Built EnvironmentS3, E4: How To Fast Track Built Environment Sustainability With Panu Pasanen of One Click LCA
S3, E4: How To Fast Track Built Environment Sustainability With Panu Pasanen of One Click LCA Welcome to another episode of Constructive Voices! Today, we have an exciting guest with us, Panu Pasanen, the CEO and founder of One Click LCA. Panu is the brilliant mind and driving force behind this innovative lifecycle assessment and […]
Panu Pasanen · 5/24/2024