{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66d750daa7a4982508055c37/66f2ff5dedf5e82f605a00cf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Biodiversity and Climate Risk w/ \"Nature-Tech\" VC Tom Quigley of Superorganism","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66d750daa7a4982508055c37/1727200543544-7f715291-c974-4ff9-b42c-23f2d07169eb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>As biodiversity faces mounting risk from the explosion of H5N1 bird flu and climate change, can investing in nature-focused startups unlock new ways to safeguard our planet’s species and ecosystems?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>On this episode of Climate on the Edge we’re joined by Tom Quigley, who discusses his unique journey from conservation biology to technology and eventually becoming a venture capitalist focusing on biodiversity. His experiences in field conservation then tech startups shaped his understanding of leveraging technology for conservation challenges.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation explores concepts of ecosystem services, biodiversity measurement, land-use change, and the interplay between technology and nature. Quigley emphasizes nature's resilience, existing initiatives for biodiversity protection, and the future of nature tech.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>He also shares personal reflections from his career working to support nature, and how he hopes to see much more of the finance world join the trend of investing in “nature-tech”.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>02:19 From Conservationist to Tech Enthusiast</p><p>07:51 Challenges and Opportunities in Nature Tech</p><p>11:41 Understanding Biodiversity and Its Importance</p><p>18:31 The Economic Value of Ecosystem Services</p><p>25:47 Complexity of Measuring Biodiversity</p><p>30:10 Nature as Humanity's Defense Against Climate Disaster</p><p>32:20 The Role of Mangroves in Storm Protection</p><p>33:24 Key Drivers of Biodiversity Loss</p><p>36:49 Understanding Zoonotic Diseases</p><p>42:12 Hopeful Solutions and Nature's Resilience</p><p>46:06 The Future of Nature Tech and Biodiversity Investments</p><p>54:56 Optimism for the Future</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Episode Resources</u></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.superorganism.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Superorganism</a></p><p><a href=\"https://superorganismvc.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Their blog</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2010/07/26/a-big-little-idea-called-legibility/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Book Review on ‘Legibility’</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/sep/05/loss-of-bats-to-lethal-fungus-linked-to-1300-child-deaths-in-us-study-says-aoe?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other&amp;ai&amp;fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1kq6VdAfWxOeAlMxIlfN2-PCcuxJ4U8zx2UKMmanvWxh5c2qH4cAQkYrs_aem_6uZOXnNmikOU2Z7ghelb7Q&amp;ai=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bat Fungus Leads to Population Loss</a></p><p><a href=\"https://news.mongabay.com/2024/08/animal-apocalypse-deadly-bird-flu-infects-hundreds-of-species-pole-to-pole/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">‘Terrifying’ Article on H5N1’s Effect on Biodiversity</a></p><p><a href=\"https://livingplanet.panda.org/en-US/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WWF Report</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.sharkwater.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sharkwater Documentary</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Leave us a rating and review on <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/climate-on-the-edge/id1766353019\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a> ⭐️</p><p><br></p><p>For more about the show and more information about episodes, visit <a href=\"https://climateontheedge.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Climate on the Edge</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on <a href=\"https://x.com/climate_on_edge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">X</a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-on-the-edge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Linkedin</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Supported by <a href=\"https://emrgnce.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">emrgnce</a> - innovative minds exploring climate’s next frontier.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Susan Su"}