Reconnecting With Nature in Cities Using the Internet of Nature with Nadina Galle
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In this episode of the Sustainable Futures Podcast, Steven Peck sits down with ecological engineer, author, and National Geographic Explorer Nadina Galle to discuss the future of greener, healthier cities. From the “Internet of Nature” to citizen science apps, biodiversity monitoring, and green roofs, Nadina explores how technology can strengthen our connection to the natural world. She unpacks why nature is essential infrastructure, how urban design impacts human wellbeing, and what cities can do to create more resilient communities in the face of climate change.
Guest
Nadina Galle
Nadina Galle is an ecological engineer, author, and National Geographic Explorer whose work bridges ecology and technology to build greener, healthier cities. She pioneered the concept of the “Internet of Nature” (IoN)—a global movement using technology to reconnect people with nature and create resilient, thriving communities in the face of climate change.
Through her award-winning research, global product launches, and her popular Internet of Nature podcast, Nadina has highlighted innovators and communities shaping the future of urban sustainability. Her debut book, The Nature of Our Cities, became an international bestseller and has been featured by Bloomberg, NPR, CNBC, and National Geographic.
Recognized as a Fulbright Scholar at MIT’s Senseable City Lab, a Forbes “30 Under 30” honoree, and a recipient of the European Space Agency’s “Space Oscar,” Nadina brings a rare ability to translate complex science into inspiring stories. Her mission is clear: to inspire cities where technology serves as a bridge to reconnect people with the natural world.
Host
Steven Peck, GRP, HASLA
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Steven spearheaded the first green roof demonstration project on Toronto City Hall 20 years ago and the mandatory green roof policy in Toronto a decade ago. This innovative policy has resulted in more than 6 million additional square feet of green space across the city. Due to Steven’s work, GRHC has helped to win green roof policy victories in San Francisco, Washington, DC; Portland, Oregon; and Denver, Colorado. Steven also founded Green Infrastructure Ontario coalition to bring together organizations that share an interest in the protection and development of green infrastructure in Ontario. In 2007 he co-founded the World Green Infrastructure Network, an international organization that promotes the use of green infrastructure around the world.
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