046: [Biodiversity Conservation] Paano Maililigtas Ng Ordinaryong Tao Ang Mga Endangered Species? (with Lisa Paguntalan)

This episode features Lisa Paguntalan, the Executive Director of the Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. We talked about the work of a biodiversity conservationist, the challenges in Philippine biodiversity conservation, inspiring ordinary citizens to become biodiversity conservationists, the amazing rediscovery of a Philippine species once thought extinct, and more. [0:00] A quotable quote from Lisa Paguntalan. [1:00] Introducing Lisa. [1:39] How Lisa fell in love with science. [7:58] Lisa’s mission as a scientist. [12:03] How to become a biodiversity conservationist. [19:09] Does biodiversity conservation work ever stop? [23:12] Giving attention to less popular endangered species. [32:02] The species that got Lisa started in the conservation world. [38:28] How a conservation effort saved species, improved a town’s reputation, and inspired citizens to act. [50:34] Measuring the success of conservation efforts through an inclusive citizen campaign. [1:03:22] The best way to reach out to Lisa - and how PBCFI can collaborate with biologists and scientists-in-training. [1:07:10] Lisa’s advice to aspiring Filipino scientists and biodiversity conservationists. How to contact Lisa: Facebook: Lisa J. Paguntalan Facebook Page: Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. Email: [email protected]

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