New York, NY – (February 28, 2025) – The converging realities of rapid-onset climate change and a biodiversity crisis caused by humans are fundamentally altering the planet’s natural systems. To remedy this damage, a radical change in our relationship to nature, and how we view it must occur! Led by ecologists and Indigenous practitioners of Traditional Ecological Knowledge, the Bioneers present Nature’s Genius, a limited series that explores actionable solutions to restoring Earth’s ecological balance launching February 2025.
In Nature’s Genius, host Neil Harvey will be joined by scientists, ecologists, Indigenous practitioners of Traditional Ecological Knowledge, community organizers, authors reporting from the frontlines of ecological restoration, and others. They unveil the hidden connections in underground fungal networks, propose ways to heal our relationship with water, and amplify the ecological importance of beavers as a keystone species. Each episode amplifies the Bioneers’ mission to inspire a shift toward living in harmony with the web of life, honoring each other and future generations.
“For all the chatter about the Age of Information, what we’re really entering is the Age of Nature. We are a part of nature, not apart from it, so when people talk about ‘saving the Earth’, it would be more appropriate to view it as saving ourselves.” says Executive Producer Kenny Ausubel. “The solutions residing in nature truly surpass our conception of what’s possible.”
Episodes will explore:
- Underground fungal networks that sustain ecosystems
- Strategies to repair our relationship with water and the role of beavers in ecosystem restoration
- The power of forests in mitigating the climate crisis
- Insights from Indigenous language speakers on how culture and language deepen our understanding of nature’s intelligence
- Nature’s Genius will be released just weeks before the Bioneers’ 36th annual conference, and accessible wherever podcasts are available.
About the Nature’s Genius Series
Looking to nature to heal nature, and ourselves, is essential. Traditional Indigenous wisdom and modern science show us that it’s all connected. The solutions we need are present in the sentient symphony of life where time-tested principles, processes, and dynamics have allowed living systems to flourish during 3.8 billion years of evolution.
In this eye-opening series, we hear from scientists, ecologists, Indigenous practitioners of Traditional Ecological Knowledge, urban planners, community organizers, and authors reporting from the frontlines of ecological restoration. They explore the intelligence inherent in nature, and show us how to model human organization on living systems.
Nature’s Genius was produced by Bioneers in collaboration with producer/writer Catherine Edwards, and hosted by consulting producer Neil Harvey. Edwards is an award-winning audio producer with 10+ years of experience creating programs focused on science, health and technology. Harvey has been an independent media producer for 35 years. The Bioneers production team includes Executive Producer and Writer Kenny Ausubel; Senior Producer Stephanie Welch; Associate Producer and Program Engineer Emily Harris; and Producer Teo Grossman.
About Bioneers
Bioneers is a nonprofit organization showcases solutions for a sustainable future, connects individuals with innovative solutions, and fosters collaboration. Founded in 1990 by social entrepreneurs Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons, Bioneers celebrates the genius of nature and human ingenuity through programs like Restorative Food Systems, Indigeneity, Everywoman’s Leadership, Youth Leadership, Bioneers Learning, and the world-renowned Bioneers Conference.
In 2017, Bioneers co-founders Ausubel and Simons were recognized with Japan’s prestigious Goi Peace Award, joining the ranks of luminaries such as scientist James Lovelock, Nigerian pro-democracy activist Hafsat Abiola-Costello, and Deepak Chopra.
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