Sunday, 10/13/2024, 9am - Radio 2050

In this interview, Nina Finley from Health in Harmony discusses the importance of community-based action and how relationships between humans, microbes, ecosystems, and more are crucial in addressing environmental and health challenges. She emphasizes the shift from resource-based environmental management to relationship-based

management and the need to listen to indigenous peoples and local communities as leaders in environmental solutions.

The conversation delves into the pitfalls of parachute aid and the significance of understanding the unique context of each community when addressing complex issues. Nina's work with Health in Harmony exemplifies how local-based initiatives can lead to sustainable and holistic solutions for the challenges of our interconnected world. Nina also introduces the Rainforest Exchange app, which allows communities to share their solutions for deforestation with the global community, focusing on carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and community thriving.