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Beyond the Buzzword

Beyond the Buzzword

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 In Beyond the Buzzword, we move past the catchphrases and dive deep into the real-world
consequences of environmental neglect. From the rise and ruin of Nauru, once the world’s
richest island nation, to the ecological disruption caused by invasive blue crabs in Venice,
and the hidden links between biodiversity loss and natural disasters such as wildfires, this
series reveals how human choices are reshaping the planet. Each episode brings a sharp,
thoughtful look at how our values—economic, cultural, and ecological—shape the fate of our
world, and what it will take to build a more sustainable future.Copyright Educast Unipd Biological Sciences Science
Episodes
  • 3. Burning Biodiversity: Is Biodiversity Loss Making Natural Disasters Worse?

    3. Burning Biodiversity: Is Biodiversity Loss Making Natural Disasters Worse?
    Jun 25 2025
    This podcast raises awareness on biodiversity loss and its consequences, including its role
    in worsening natural disasters. It also explores what we, as humans, can do—by rethinking
    our relationship with nature and shifting from Living FROM Nature to Living WITH
    Nature—toward a more sustainable and resilient future.
    Living from nature for centuries has led to increased biodiversity loss, which has in turn
    made natural disasters such as wildfires have more severe consequences on humanity. On
    the other hand, indigenous communities have used controlled wildfires as conservation
    practices that led to increasing biodiversity. In this episode, we will tackle how different value
    systems can influence environmental practices and aid in battling the consequences of
    wildfires and even prevent them.

    Speakers:
    Ana Duric - Master in Environmental Sustainability and Education student at the University
    of Padua
    Von Gayo Godilano - Master in Communication Strategies at the University of Pauda
    Maja Bodiroga - Master in Environmental Sustainability and Education student at the
    University of Padua
    Philina Voss - Master in Physics of Earth and Atmosphere, Bonn Germany
    Marika Rychlik - Master in Environmental Sustainability and Education student at the
    University of Padua
    Paula Valenciese - Master in Environmental Sustainability and Education student at the
    University of Padua
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    13 mins
  • 2. Nauru: Paradise Lost

    2. Nauru: Paradise Lost
    Jun 25 2025
    Nauru was once the richest nation on Earth, thanks to vast phosphate deposits. But decades
    of relentless mining led to environmental ruin and economic collapse. This episode tells the
    story of how the pursuit of short-term profit destroyed a nation’s future—and offers a stark
    warning about the cost of ignoring sustainability.

    Speakers:
    Melania Luca - Master degree in Strategie di comunicazione
    Maddalena Lorenzini - Master degree in Strategie di comunicazione
    Auguste Grinkute - Bachelor degree in Social Policy
    Elias Raeisaenen - Master degree in Telecommunications engineering
    Satish Kumar - Master degree in Communication Strategies
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    14 mins
  • 1. Biodiversity Flooded

    1. Biodiversity Flooded
    Jun 25 2025
    In the debut episode of Biodiversity: Behind the Buzzword, we dive into the complex issue of
    invasive species and their impact on biodiversity loss. Using the blue crab invasion in the
    Venice Lagoon as a case study, we examine how a single species can disrupt an entire
    ecosystem. Along the way, we invite listeners to reflect on how we assign value to
    nature—and how that perspective shapes our response to environmental challenges.

    Speakers:
    Olivia Jane Busse - European Media Science student at the University of Potsdam
    Vanja Markovic - Environmental Sustainability and Education student at the University of
    Padua
    Bernadette Caruso - Communication Strategies student at the University of Padua
    Victoria Cordero - Communication Strategies student at the University of Padua
    Anna Piatkova - Digital Media and Society student at the University of Bremen
    Kim Vijgeboom - Health and Nutrition student at the Wageningen University
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    14 mins
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