News Published: 19 December 2024

And we are back! We have one last episode with you for Series 1, covering the conclusions of CBD COP-16, whether it was a success, and what the next steps are for global plant conservation. 

It was lovely to visit the podcast one last time to reflect on the interviews we have had, Megan’s experience of being at COP-16, and speaking with the wonderful Tara Moreau from UBC Botanical Garden.  

Tara speaks to us about the importance of these global events to see the scope of the work we are undertaking, the increasing awareness of the importance of indigenous rights and knowledge, inspiring the next generation, and the power of both the GSPC and inter-sector collaboration. 

Plus, to bring this series to a close, both Rebecca and Megan reflect on their hopes for the future of plant conservation.  

A huge thank you to all our guests over the course of Series 1 of The Understory Podcast from BGCI who have shared so much with us and made us both hopeful for what comes next for plants.  

That’s it for now, but we hope to be back in some form in 2025 for another walk through The Understory.  

Thanks, 

Rebecca & Megan 😊  

P.S – Can’t get enough of GSPC information? Join BGCI for our upcoming webinar which will cover the new GSPC complimentary voluntary actions. It takes place on 30th January 2025 – more info can be found by clicking here.  

Other useful links: 

• Want to learn more about UBC Botanical Garden? Click here. 
• Want to learn more about outcomes from COP16 which impact indigenous communities? Click here
• Want to learn more about the other COP-16 outcomes?  
  • GSPC – Click here  
  • TGBS – Click here  
  • GTA – Click here  
• Want to learn more about Cali Botanic Garden? Click here 
• Want to learn more about the IUCN Red List update publication? Click here 
• Want to learn more about The Global Biodiversity Standard? Click here   

Credits & Special Thanks: 

A huge thank you to our guest for this episode; Tara Moreau (UBC Botanical Garden). 

Series 1 of BGCI: The Understory Podcast was written and researched by Rebecca Hansell and Megan Barstow, with assistance from Carly Cowell in the first stages of development. This episode was edited by Rebecca Hansell using Audacity, and originally recorded over Zoom. The music is by elemontary-music and the sound effects are by Trading Nation, both were sourced from Pixabay.