The importance of the tropics, ocean governance and bridging the nature~culture gap, with Joshua Tewksbury and Ana Spalding of STRI (Panama)

12/10/2025 53 min Episodio 4
The importance of the tropics, ocean governance and bridging the nature~culture gap, with Joshua Tewksbury and Ana Spalding of STRI (Panama)

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This episode explores the vital role of the tropics in planetary sustainability and the power of connecting nature and culture. Ela speaks with STRI scientists Joshua Tewksbury and Ana Spalding about the importance of tropical ecosystems, ocean governance, ecological corridors, and how cultural narratives and art can support environmental action. They discuss the newly ratified High Seas Treaty, marine connectivity between countries, and the potential of South–South and North–South collaboration to protect biodiversity and shift from crisis to opportunity in the tropics.~~~~~~~~~ Español ~~~~~~~~~~~~Este episodio explora el papel crucial de los trópicos en la sostenibilidad planetaria y el poder de conectar naturaleza y cultura. Ela conversa con los científicos de STRI Joshua Tewksbury y Ana Spalding sobre la importancia de los ecosistemas tropicales, la gobernanza oceánica, los corredores ecológicos y cómo las narrativas culturales y el arte pueden impulsar la acción ambiental. Hablan sobre la reciente ratificación del Tratado de Alta Mar, la conectividad marina entre países y el potencial de la colaboración Sur–Sur y Norte–Sur para proteger la biodiversidad y transformar la crisis en oportunidad en los trópicos.