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Future is pro-nature

Future is pro-nature

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What if the key to solving our environmental crises lies in how we see the world - and our place in it?


Future is pro-nature !, the Biodiversity Partners podcast invites listeners into powerful conversations at the intersection of nature and entrepreneurial culture across Africa and keys to build ventures that work with nature—not against it—while strengthening communities and livelihoods. Whether you’re a policymaker, an entrepreneur or a professional working for a state-owned utility/ financial institution/ corporate sector/NGO, whether with a strong commitment to nature and biodiversity or simply curious about living in harmony with nature, this podcast will challenge and inspire you to see solutions differently !

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Episodes
  • Ecological transitions: Shifting towards a pro-nature future

    Ecological transitions: Shifting towards a pro-nature future
    Nov 18 2025

    What if the way we perceive the world shapes both the crises we face and the solutions we can imagine?


    In this thought-provoking episode, host Angela Coetzee, director of Biodiversity Partners Program Southern Africa and programme lead Stefanie Swanepoel unpack how ecological worldviews—from deep ecology to eco-feminism—shape the way we design development pathways, create policies and conduct business. Together, they explore what it means to move towards a truly pro-nature future in Southern Africa

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    17 mins
  • Biodiversity: The foundation of life

    Biodiversity: The foundation of life
    Nov 18 2025

    Biodiversity underpins every aspect of our existence, from the food we eat to the air we breathe.

    In this episode, Angela Coetzee and Stefanie Swanepoel delve into why biodiversity matters for livelihoods and wellbeing, and the dangers of ignoring its decline. They discuss the urgent shifts in mindset and policy needed to stop ecological collapse and secure a thriving future for all.

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    15 mins
  • Episode 3 – Indigenous knowledge systems in modern life

    Episode 3 – Indigenous knowledge systems in modern life
    Nov 18 2025

    Hosted by Stefanie Swanepoel with special guest Professor Richie Moalosi from the University of Botswana, this episode explores the richness of Indigenous knowledge systems across Africa.


    From architecture and fashion to product design, these knowledge traditions offer sustainable, innovative solutions. The conversation also highlights threats to these systems and practical ways to respect, preserve and integrate them into modern life.

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    20 mins
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