Podcast | From campaigning to chairing: Tony Juniper’s journey in nature conservation
How can campaigning lead to transformative leadership in conservation? And what role do cross-sector partnerships play in scaling biodiversity impact?
Today’s guest is Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England and one of the UK’s most prominent voices in nature conservation.
He’s been described as ‘the most effective of Britain’s eco-warriors’ and ‘one of the top ten environmental figures of the last thirty years.
From his early days at Friends of the Earth to advising global leaders and now steering Natural England, Tony shares insights from a fascinating career dedicated to protecting our natural world.
In this episode, we explore Tony’s journey from campaigning to governance, the critical role of partnerships in delivering conservation at scale, and what’s needed to reverse biodiversity decline in the UK.
Tony also shares his perspective on skills needed in modern conservation careers and why practicality is key to making a lasting impact.
It’s a thought-provoking, inspiring, and solutions-focused podcast.
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Learn more about Natural England, the government’s adviser for the natural environment in England, helping to protect and restore our natural world.
Read Dr Nick Askew’s reflection on his conversation with Tony Juniper in Optimism is exhausting… Do THIS instead.
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