In this episode
02:22 In conservation breeding programs, what we're seeking to do is to reduce inbreeding, in the short term. We don't want close relatives mating because in the long term, what we're looking to do is to minimize the loss of genetic diversity. The reason why we care about that is because species actually need diversity in order to respond to changing environments down the track.
03:28 Our work isn't really done until it's actually been translated into conservation management practice. And the way that we achieve that is in partnership. We work directly with conservation practitioners from the very, very beginning, and throughout that process to come up with decisions that that matter.
04:10 Fundamentally, like all things, it's about building trusted relationships, directly with hapū or iwi or effectively mana whenua.
10.35 There were a number of people around the world, but also here in New Zealand, thinking about ways to make the science system more kind. To really focus on the system in itself or the institutional structure, because it's not really about just about being nice to each other, that's absolutely not what kindness is or being kind is. It’s actually very hard to be kind, because it's about pushing for what is right and just.
14:10 I encourage people to contemplate their spheres of influence and use their privilege for good within that sphere. Because even spending 10 minutes with that one person in that one interaction could be life changing, in your sphere of influence.
