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Lagoon wetland systems and sea level rise in Ghana with Dr Sian Davis Vollum

The Muni-Pomadze Ramsar Site in Ghana is a coastal lagoon wetland system with rich biodiversity. How is it changing and how will this affect the ecosystem services it has to offer? We spoke to Dr Sian Davis Vollum, Head of Geoscience at Derby University about shoreline change and sea level rise in this fascinating location. Image: Andrew Moore (Flickr): http://bit.ly/2vdnY34

Jul 25, 2017•19 min

Sustainable urban communities and young people. Dr Sophie Hadfield Hill and Professor Peter Kraftl

What are sustainable urban communities and how do these spaces interact with the everyday lives of young people? We discuss young people’s experience of changing places with Dr Sophie Hadfield Hill and Professor Peter Kraftl from the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham.

Jun 15, 2017•16 min

Mapping population and displacement with Professor Andrew J Tatem

How can high resolution maps be used to illustrate population displacement and disaster response? Professor Andrew J Tatem, University of Southampton, discusses the World Pop project and data skills in geography.

May 10, 2017•23 min

Diverse places and ordinary high streets with Dr Suzanne Hall

How are high streets in the UK shaped by migration? Dr Suzanne Hall, Director of London School of Economics Cities programme, discusses how ordinary places are diverse and ever-changing. Image: M. Manze, Eel and Pie House High Street, Peckham, by Paul Farmer: http://bit.ly/2oURw19

Apr 19, 2017•25 min

Extreme weather in the UK: past, present and future with Professor Georgina Endfield

Professor Georgina Endfield, University of Liverpool, explores local and regional climate histories and periods of unusual weather and extreme events. Image: Gareth Thompson (Flickr) http://bit.ly/2eqx8Pq

Oct 21, 2016•13 min

Food security and environmental justice with Luke Craven and Professor David Schlosberg

What does environmental justice mean and how do we define it? David Schlosberg and Luke Craven, from the University of Sydney, discuss their research into environmental justice and sustainable food communities.

Aug 05, 2016•15 min

Gentrification and global cities with Dr Oli Mould

The Long Live Southbank campaign successfully saved the oldest recognised skateboarding space in the world from destruction and displacement. Oli Mould discusses gentrification and creativity in urban spaces. Image: Gary Knight, Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight

May 20, 2016•18 min

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