20: Making Conservation Jobs More Accessible (w/ Lynn Mento of Conservation Nation)

In today’s episode, Lynn and I talk about Conservation Nation, the environmental non-governmental organization (ENGO) she runs. They have three pillars to their mission:

1. Expand funding to role model conservationists
2. Educating and inspiring a more diverse generation
3. Convening & bringing together people from all backgrounds so we can brainstorm larger solutions together.

We also chat a LOT about money, capitalism, and how we can divert more funds to protecting our planet. Regardless of your background and experience in wildlife or environmental issues, this conversation is for you. It’s for all of us.

As Lynn says, “let’s break barriers to bring a more diverse, representative, and inclusive core of conservationists to the fight.”

**Also: I’m taking a slightly different approach with the podcast. I love talking about all things conservation and science, but I’m realizing my gifts and interests are better suited to emotionally nuanced discussions. Therefore, future episodes will focus on somewhat sensitive topics relating to mental health, addiction, depression, eco-guilt, eco-anxiety, and more.

Resources:

Conservation Nation: https://conservationnation.org/ 

The Ministry for the Future (book): https://www.amazon.com/Ministry-Future-Kim-Stanley-Robinson/dp/0316300136 

Nova Conservation Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/novaconservation