Christiane Teleki
Appearances
Global News Podcast
Over 100 dead in earthquake in Tibet
These species are a range that don't get enough attention. I think we typically focus on those charismatic animals, like I'm sure you've all read about, whether lions, tigers, and gorillas. And while we work on these species, we recognize that there are many more. They're less familiar to many people. And equally important plants and animals that require urgent need of conservation attention.
Global News Podcast
Over 100 dead in earthquake in Tibet
And this is about the habitats and ecosystems where these fauna and flora live. and the people who rely on them. And what we're saying is really that every species matters. In the case of these species, we've got plans in place to address some of these and many of the threats these animals are facing and aiming to have a big impact in 2025.
Global News Podcast
Over 100 dead in earthquake in Tibet
And whether it is a chameleon the size of a paperclip all the way to a whale shark.
Global News Podcast
Over 100 dead in earthquake in Tibet
Absolutely. It's really easy that they get caught up in the doom and gloom of the news cycles at the moment. And really the not so spectacular ending of 2024 when we saw more setbacks than progress when it comes to nature and climate. And what we wanted to do was we really want to start the year off with hope and optimism. change the story around nature and climate.
Global News Podcast
Over 100 dead in earthquake in Tibet
Fond du Fleur is an organization. I mean, we're the world's oldest conservation organization. We've been doing this for 120 years of working, protecting, restoring nature. And we want to continue that and inspire others to do so as well.
Global News Podcast
Over 100 dead in earthquake in Tibet
Absolutely. Look, we wouldn't be in this business if we weren't optimistic. We are working globally with local communities and partners and governments around the world in over 45 countries to protect and restore these species and habitats. And so it's about taking this off in bite-sized pieces, not trying to address it all in the hole at once.
Global News Podcast
Over 100 dead in earthquake in Tibet
But if we can inspire others to do the same, then we'll really make great progress in the coming year.
Global News Podcast
Over 100 dead in earthquake in Tibet
Also in the podcast... We wanted to start the year off with hope and optimism. Every species matters, whether it is a chameleon the size of a paperclip all the way to a whale shark.