Welcome to my blog. I’m Olivia, a nature enthusiast and communications professional with a MSc and a BSc in zoology. Here I write about conservation issues and argue that saving the planet requires a more empathetic approach.
Empathy conservation is environmental conservation motivated by empathy toward nature and other (human and non-human) beings. See my introductory blog post to learn more.
The most powerful and neglected way to save the world
Did you know there is one action that can tackle our environmental crises, build happy, healthy societies and bring about world peace, yet it is massively overlooked and underfunded? This magic solution also happens to be morally essential: the empowerment of women and girls. Here’s what it means and how it impacts nature and humanity.… Continue reading The most powerful and neglected way to save the world
Calling overpopulation concern ‘ecofascist’ is absurd and harmful
There’s a disturbing new trend of associating concern about human population growth with fascism and racism. Here’s why this is hugely damaging to people and planet.
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Five reasons why the UK is a sad place for nature lovers
The United Kingdom can be a great place to live and is a popular migration destination for many reasons, including English-speaking jobs, cultural diversity and free healthcare. However, if you’re like me in that you need easy access to ‘the great outdoors’ to preserve your sanity and keep your eco-anxiety in check, living in the… Continue reading Five reasons why the UK is a sad place for nature lovers
Why the conservation movement needs more empathy
Although we would be considerably worse off without current and historic conservation efforts, the conservation movement as a whole is failing. Empathy is key to turning the tide.
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