This Land is Your Land - Protecting Wild Spaces for Climate and Conservation

Explore the critical role of land and ocean conservation in preserving biodiversity and combating climate change in this thought-provoking panel discussion from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival. Delve into the importance of national parks and protected areas in fostering a harmonious relationship between humans and nature. Examine the question of how much more land and ocean needs protection to maintain ecological and social well-being. Discover the vital role of indigenous and local communities in land management and conservation efforts. Learn about rewilding initiatives transforming key ecosystems in South America. Gain insights from Kristine Tompkins, a conservationist who has helped protect millions of acres of land and marine areas, and Chuck Sams, the first indigenous director of the US National Park Service, as they discuss the transformative power of wilderness on both people and the planet.