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The Nature Recovery PodcastAuthor: The Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery
The Nature Recovery Podcast looks at some of the major challenges we face to global biodiversity. It takes a look at the various ways we are trying to halt the decline in biodiversity and the challenges inherent in these approaches. We also talk to a number of leading figures in the field of Nature Recovery and find out more about their work. Language: en Genres: Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Urban Nature Recovery with The Cloud Gardener: Small Spaces, Big Ideas, and Unequal Outcomes
Episode 3
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025
Send us a textIn this episode, Jason Williams , better known as The Cloud Gardener, shares how a lockdown balcony became a haven for biodiversity and wellbeing, leading him to the Chelsea Flower Show and a Churchill Fellowship exploring greener cities around the world.Later, researchers Martha Crockatt and Mattia Troiano talk to Raphaella Mascia and discuss their Oxford-based work on equity of access to green space, and how social, economic and spatial inequalities shape who benefits from urban nature.Together they reflect on what makes city greening succeed and who might be left behind.Highlights00:00 — Welcome and introductions01:00 — Jason’s balcony story: lockdown gardening, biodiversity, and mental health04:00 — From social media to show gardens and Chelsea Flower Show08:00 — Lessons from Milan, Singapore and China: community vs private greening12:00 — The challenges of “sterile balcony” policies and access for renters15:00 — Greening Manchester’s alleyways and working with local communities19:00 — Martha & Mattia introduce their research on Oxford’s green spaces24:00 — Findings: small spaces, inequitable access, and local governance31:00 — Art & Nature in The Leys: community engagement through art36:00 — Reflections on interdisciplinary collaboration and next stepsResources & linksThe Cloud Gardener Community Values in Accessible Urban Green Spaces (Project) Art and Nature in The Leys (Event) Learn more about the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery: naturerecovery.ox.ac.ukThe Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery is interested in promoting a wide variety of views and opinions on nature recovery from researchers and practitioners. The views, opinions and positions expressed within this podcast are those of the speakers alone, they do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery, or its researchers.The work of the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery is made possible thanks to the support of the Leverhulme Trust.
