Sustainable Asia
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsStories about Asia and the environment...that you probably haven’t heard yet. A new perspective on how different countries in Asia are tackling a changing planet.
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S9E3: Can Plastic Recycling Become Reality in Hong Kong?
June 17, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBHong Kong’s tall buildings, narrow streets and small retailers present a challenge for plastic beverage bottle collection and recycling. In this episode, we continue the story of Hong Kong’s Drink without Waste consortium - a group of over 40 organisations in Hong Kong involved in beverage production and distribution. After a great deal of research, this group has narrowed down on the best solutions to the city’s currently lacking plastic recycling system. Guests: Paul Zimmerman, ...
S9E2: The Hong Kong Alliance Solving Plastic Waste
June 09, 2020 05:10 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBWhen it comes to plastic recycling, Hong Kong is falling behind. In the face of government inaction, local organisations are stepping in to fill the gaps. In this episode, we look at the alliance Drink without Waste - a group of over 40 organisations in Hong Kong involved in plastic beverage waste. Without regulation tackling the issues of plastic waste, this consortium is coming up with interesting solutions to the plastic bottle crisis. Thanks to our guests: Paul Zimmerman, Dr...
S9E1: Taiwan — Gold Standard for Recycling
June 02, 2020 09:10 - 15 minutes - 14 MBTaiwan went from being nicknamed “Trash Island” to becoming the world’s premier supplier of PET recycled plastic. What did it take to get there? We walk through Taiwan’s unique approach to getting plastic beverage bottles from the hands of consumers and to plastic recycling plants - with a bit of education, love for the environment, and a few key government incentives. Guests: Brenda Haitema, Head of Operations at First Mile Tina Hong, Asia Sales and Operation Manager at Fuze Bio...
S8E10: The Origins of the Coronavirus Pandemic
May 05, 2020 01:32 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBWe speak with HKUMed Dr. Tommy Lam to learn the science behind how the coronavirus emerged from animal populations and can’t be man-made, why the pangolin could be an intermediary host, and whether we can be sure that the virus originated in Wuhan China. Guests: Dr. Tommy Lam, School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong Further Listening and Reading: Fight COVID19 with HKU website Dr. Lam Research Dr. Lam Research linking pangolins to coronavirus Channelnewsasia Vi...
S8E9: Can Buddhism Help us During Coronavirus?
April 29, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBBecause of the coronavirus pandemic, we are spending a lot of time at home. While some see this as an opportunity for quality time with their loved ones, it can also pose more chances for arguments and quarrels. So we reached out to Dr. George Lee, a clinical psychologist who focuses on families and couples...who is also getting his PhD at HKU’s Buddhist Studies Program. Guests: Dr. George Lee, Lecturer, Center of Buddhist Studies, The University of Hong Kong Further Listening an...
S8E8: Coronavirus cases are dropping - should HK reopen the economy?
April 28, 2020 01:43 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBHong Kong’s economy is contracting for the first time since the 2009 financial crisis. We talk to economist Dr. Heiwai Tang from HKU about how the Hong Kong government can support small businesses and low income citizens during COVID19… and is it time for Hong Kong to start reopening the economy now that new cases are dropping?
S8E8: Coronavirus Cases are Dropping - Should HK Reopen the Economy?
April 28, 2020 01:43 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBHong Kong’s economy is contracting for the first time since the 2009 financial crisis. We talk to economist Dr. Heiwai Tang from HKU about how the Hong Kong government can support small businesses and low income citizens during COVID19… and is it time for Hong Kong to start reopening the economy now that new cases are dropping? Guests: Professor Heiwai Tang, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong Further Listening and Reading: Fight COVID19 with HKU webs...
S8E7: Luxury Seafood Trade during Coronavirus Pandemic
April 24, 2020 08:28 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBA story about how our behaviour during COVID19 ...is affecting ocean wildlife. Luxury seafood tourism in Hong Kong and China has halted under lockdown. While good for endangered reef fish in Indonesia in the short-term, we may be losing a leading sustainable fishing company for the long-term. Dr. Yvonne Sadovy of HKU tells the story. Guests: Dr. Yvonne Sadovy, honorary professor of Biology, The University of Hong Kong Further Listening and Reading: Fight COVID19 with HKU websi...
S8E6: Loneliness and the Elderly during Coronavirus
April 20, 2020 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBElderly people are getting the short end of the stick during this coronavirus pandemic. Because they have a higher risk of complications under COVID-19, they are being asked to socially isolate for up to months on end. While this may be saving their lives it also could be risking their mental wellbeing... Guests: Dr. Tatia Lee, Head of the Department of Psychology and Professor of Neuropsychology, The University of Hong Kong. Further Listening and Reading: Fight COVID19 with H...
S8E5: Coronavirus: Online learning with Documentarian Ruby Yang
April 17, 2020 04:31 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBLife online during coronavirus social distancing…has lost its luster. So why not learn something new during this COVID19 pandemic...We talk to Ruby Yang who teaches documentary filmmaking at HKU. We laugh and learn about how famous directors approach a documentary, where you can take a course online to make your first ever documentary…and how maybe...this might help with your online teaching and conference calls! Guests: Ruby Yang, Hung Leung Hau Ling Distinguished Fellow in Human...
S8E4: Coronavirus: Symptoms and Reinfection Risk
April 14, 2020 02:00 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBClinical Professor John Nicholls from the Department of Pathology at HKU Medicine responds to questions from #askHKUMed with the latest coronavirus research: -Can people that test positive for COVID-19 become reinfected? -What parts of the body are affected by the coronavirus? -What antiviral drugs have had the best clinical effects? The #askHKUMed initiative from LKS Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong takes questions from around the world. Guests: Professor Jo...
S8E4: Coronavirus Symptoms and Reinfection Risk
April 14, 2020 02:00 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBClinical Professor John Nicholls from the Department of Pathology at HKU Medicine responds to questions from #askHKUMed with the latest coronavirus research: -Can people that test positive for COVID-19 become reinfected? -What parts of the body are affected by the coronavirus? -What antiviral drugs have had the best clinical effects? The #askHKUMed initiative from LKS Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong takes questions from around the world. Guests: Professor Jo...
S7E4: Will coronavirus change the fate of pangolins in China?
April 09, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBPangolins do not survive well in captivity. In fact, when seized by border authorities, their rescue often turns into a death sentence. But when a local NGO in China tried to save a handful of these seized pangolins by releasing them back into the wild, it stirred up a storm of controversy. Why is saving the pangolins such a thorny issue? Will the Chinese government’s recent ban on the trade and consumption of wildlife meat – a response to the coronavirus outbreak – do more to help ...
S8E3: The Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine
April 07, 2020 05:11 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBThe novel coronavirus has spread faster than any epidemic in recent memory. It’s called the “stealth virus” for a reason: patients are infectious even before they have symptoms. That means fully eradicating COVID19 could hinge on the development of a vaccine - which may be more than a year away. Today, we are going to talk about why a vaccine could be a long term solution, what types of vaccines are under development, and the progress The University of Hong Kong is making to create ...
S8E2: Coronavirus: Men vs Women
April 03, 2020 02:14 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBThere is a lot of discussion these days about how the novel coronavirus is dividing out between the sexes. Men are dying from the virus at a much higher rate. Yet women represent 70% of global health workers, and are at greater risk of contracting this disease while working on the front lines. How are we as a society managing these gender differences during this COVID19 crisis? Is the burden of elderly and childcare being shared equally between men and women? And what is the impact ...
S8E1: Coronavirus: Epidemics 101
March 31, 2020 02:07 - 9 minutes - 9 MBThe novel coronavirus has hit the world like a bombshell. Many of us are quarantined and frankly pretty nervous....But one of our best strategies to deal with this pandemic is to try to understand why COVID-19 happened..and maybe how we can prevent it in the future. In this episode, we speak with Professor Thomas Abraham who helps teach the MOOC "Epidemics 1 & 2" at the University of Hong Kong, about viruses and infectious diseases. Guests: Thomas Abraham, The University of Hong Ko...
S8E1: COVID19 With HKU
March 25, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MBThe novel coronavirus COVID19 pandemic has hit the world like a bombshell. But it's not the first coronavirus to hit Asia. In 2003, the SARS coronavirus brought Hong Kong to a standstill, but medical and research centers like The University of Hong Kong (HKU) led the efforts to bring the deadly epidemic to an end. Now they are leading the charge to fight COVID19. Ten episodes walk you through the leading research coming out of HKU to make sense of this global pandemic. Music: San ...
S7E3: The Pangolin Reports - Vietnam, Malaysia
March 12, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBVietnam is the world’s second largest destination for the illegal trade in pangolins after China. The Southeast Asian country is also a major transit hub for trafficking of the endangered mammal into China. And yet, there is very little awareness of this issue within Vietnam, and despite numerous seizures of pangolins and pangolin parts, there are few prosecutions. In Malaysia too, loopholes in wildlife protection laws have allowed a thriving online marketplace in exotic pets to dev...
Update on Coronavirus and China's Wildlife Trade Ban
February 29, 2020 16:14 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBBefore releasing the final two episodes of The Pangolin Reports, Marcy and Bonnie take a brief look at China's coronavirus outbreak that kicked off just as we started releasing this podcast series - an epidemic that has completely changed the face of China's wildlife trade. Hosts: Marcy Trent Long and Bonnie Au INTRO/OUTRO Music: Alex Mauboussin Send us a note on twitter @SustainableAsia or email us [email protected]
S7E2: The Pangolin Reports - Myanmar, Nepal, Indonesia
February 20, 2020 23:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBHow illegal pangolin trafficking is encouraging criminal activity in Asia Pangolins have been around for over 80 million years. Yet China’s demand is pushing them to the edge of extinction…How are these pangolins being trafficked from their natural habitats in Africa and Asia into China? We interview journalists from Myanmar, Nepal, and Indonesia: they explain why this trafficking is damaging the social fabric of their countries. Guests: Jiaming Xu, Chinese Investigative Journal...
S7E1: The Pangolin Reports - China
February 14, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBWhy are pangolins so sought after in China? Pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world, in large part due to demand from Chinese consumers. Scientists are pointing to these peculiar creatures as a possible source of the coronavirus outbreak in China, where a temporary ban on all wildlife trade is now in force. Could this mean fresh hope for pangolins? Why are they so sought-after? And why, despite laws preventing their trade, have they been hunted to the point of extinct...
S7E1: The Pangolin Reports: China
February 14, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBWhy are pangolins so sought after in China? Pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world, in large part due to demand from Chinese consumers. Scientists are pointing to these peculiar creatures as a possible source of the coronavirus outbreak in China, where a temporary ban on all wildlife trade is now in force. Could this mean fresh hope for pangolins? Why are they so sought-after? And why, despite laws preventing their trade, have they been hunted to the point of extinct...
China’s Polar Frontiers Ep2: The Arctic
December 20, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBLast year, China published its Arctic Policy white paper, positioning itself as a stakeholder in Arctic governance and making waves internationally as countries tried to understand China’s intentions. Why is China so interested in the Arctic region? And how do the impact of warmer temperatures and climate change shift China’s priorities in the North Pole? From Belt and Road initiatives to bans on fishing, China performs a delicate balancing act working with the sovereign nations of ...
S6E2: China’s Polar Frontiers: The Arctic
December 20, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBLast year, China published its Arctic Policy white paper, positioning itself as a stakeholder in Arctic governance and making waves internationally as countries tried to understand China’s intentions. Why is China so interested in the Arctic region? And how do the impact of warmer temperatures and climate change shift China’s priorities in the North Pole? From Belt and Road initiatives to bans on fishing, China performs a delicate balancing act working with the sovereign nations of ...
S6E1: China’s Polar Frontiers: Antarctica
December 13, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Antarctic landscape has been changing drastically with warming temperatures, and with the changing geopolitical tensions in the world, China has become a big player on discussions about the use of Antarctica's resources. Why is China so interested in this icy expanse in the South? And how is China positioning itself on conservation issues in Antarctica in the face of climate change? Guests: Dr Liu Nengye, University of Adelaide Dr Cassandra Brooks, University of Colorado Bou...
China’s Polar Frontiers Ep1: Antarctica
December 13, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Antarctic landscape has been changing drastically with warming temperatures, and with the changing geopolitical tensions in the world, China has become a big player on discussions about the use of Antarctica's resources. Why is China so interested in this icy expanse in the South? And how is China positioning itself on conservation issues in Antarctica in the face of climate change? Guests: Dr Liu Nengye, University of Adelaide Dr Cassandra Brooks, University of Colorado Boulder ...
Mining the Deep Ep4: Is the International Seabed Authority up to the task?
November 29, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBNot just anyone can dig up the ocean floor, you would first have to make an agreement with the International Seabed Authority. As it turns out, 21 countries have contracts now and are preparing to mine the seabed. But is the world ready for that? Is the ISA up to the task? Now that we know what deep sea mining is and what risks are involved, we decide why deep sea mining should or should not go ahead in 2020. Guests: Gerard Barron, DeepGreen Dr Gregory Stone, DeepGreen Dr David San...
S5E4: Mining the Deep: Is the International Seabed Authority up to the task?
November 29, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBNot just anyone can dig up the ocean floor, you would first have to make an agreement with the International Seabed Authority. As it turns out, 21 countries have contracts now and are preparing to mine the seabed. But is the world ready for that? Is the ISA up to the task? Now that we know what deep sea mining is and what risks are involved, we decide why deep sea mining should or should not go ahead in 2020. Guests: Gerard Barron, DeepGreen Dr Gregory Stone, DeepGreen Dr Dav...
Mining the Deep Ep3: The world of nodule treasures
November 22, 2019 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBWhy are companies so eager to start harvesting metal rich nodules from the ocean floor? In Episode 3 we are following DeepGreen, a company founded by former Nautilus management. This company is eager to start harvesting nodules in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the Pacific. Could this be a more sustainable way of getting minerals? Guests: Gerard Barron, Deep Green Dr Gregory Stone, Deep Green Dr David Santillo, Greenpeace Matthew Gianni, Deep Sea Conservation Coalition Dr Ch...
S5E3: Mining the Deep: The world of nodule treasures
November 22, 2019 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBWhy are companies so eager to start harvesting metal rich nodules from the ocean floor? In Episode 3 we are following Deep Green, a company founded by former Nautilus management. This company is eager to start harvesting nodules in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the Pacific. Could this be a more sustainable way of getting minerals? Guests: Gerard Barron, Deep Green Dr Gregory Stone, Deep Green Dr David Santillo, Greenpeace Matthew Gianni, Deep Sea Conservation Coaliti...
Mining the Deep Ep2: Papua New Guinea Intrigue
November 15, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn Papua New Guinea, mining company Nautilus Minerals was hoping to start deep seabed mining by 2018. Things were looking good, but the company had to fold over grassroots resistance and financial trouble. Why were these Pacific Islanders so opposed to deep sea mining? How bad could it really be? Guests: Dr David Santillo, Greenpeace Dr Helen Rosenbaum, Deep Sea Mining Campaign Dr Richard Steiner, University of Alaska Dr Stephen Simpson, Exeter University Gerard Barron, DeepGreen...
S5E2: Mining the Deep: Papua New Guinea Intrigue
November 15, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn Papua New Guinea, mining company Nautilus was hoping to start deep seabed mining by 2018. Things were looking good, but the company had to fold over grassroots resistance and financial trouble. Why were these Pacific Islanders so opposed to deep sea mining? How bad could it really be? Guests: Dr David Santillo, Greenpeace Dr Helen Rosenbaum, Deep Sea Mining Campaign Dr Richard Steiner, University of Alaska Dr Stephen Simpson, Exeter University Gerard Barron, DeepGreen ...
Mining the Deep Ep1: Is it worth sacrificing the ocean floor?
November 08, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThe concept of deep seabed mining has been around for decades, but our growing demand for renewable energy is making this far fetched idea... a reality. Renewable energy resources are perceived to be the solution to the world’s climate change problem. But their production requires a lot of rare minerals, which often come from questionable sources. What do we have to gain and lose from Mining the Deep? Guests: Dr David Santillo, Greenpeace Dr William Brazelton, University of Utah D...
S5E1: Mining the Deep: Is it worth sacrificing the ocean floor?
November 08, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThe concept of deep seabed mining has been around for decades, but our growing demand for renewable energy is making this far fetched idea... a reality. Renewable energy resources are perceived to be the solution to the world’s climate change problem. But, their production requires a lot of rare minerals which often come from questionable sources. What do we have to gain and lose from Mining the Deep? Guests: Dr David Santillo, Greenpeace Dr William Brazelton, University of Uta...
Sustainable Asia Update
October 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBWe've been nominated for Asia's best podcast by the Asia podcast awards. So it's time to get out the vote. If you like what you hear, please go to Asia podcast awards, and cast your vote for the sustainable Asia podcast. Our next season coming out in November is about seabed mining in the deep oceans. Again, we're partnering with China dialogue, the best news available on China and the environment. Their website is bilingual By the way, it's both Chinese and English. Speaking of bil...
Three Billion Ep4: Can Asia’s Illegal Marine Trade be Stopped?
August 23, 2019 10:07 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBWhy is the protected totoaba fish maw still on sale in Hong Kong dried seafood markets? Picking out an endangered shark fin from a non-endangered shark fin can be tricky. But in Hong Kong the punishment doesn’t befit the crime when it comes to trading in endangered marine species. And research has shown that some of the same traffickers in endangered wildlife are also trafficking in illegal drugs. What can we do to get control over the exploitation in our open seas that is driving ...
S4E4: Three Billion: Can Asia’s Illegal Marine Trade be Stopped?
August 23, 2019 10:07 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBWhy is the protected totoaba fish maw on sale in Hong Kong dried seafood markets? Enforcing international trade agreements on endangered marine species is a challenge everywhere. But in Hong Kong the punishment doesn’t befit the crime when it comes to trading in endangered marine species. And research has shown that some of the same traffickers in endangered wildlife are also trafficking in illegal drugs. What can we do to get control over this trade that is driving some marine spec...
Three Billion Ep3: Are Asia’s Marine Species Protected?
August 16, 2019 03:00 - 21 minutes - 58.6 MBMarine species are often regarded as food first, and wildlife second. For conservationists seeking to protect these creatures, controlling international trade routes are key. A global agreement that came into force in the 1970s, CITES – the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - is considered a cornerstone of international conservation. But does it make any difference on the ground in trading hubs like Hong Kong? Guests: Sophie le Clue, Director of Environment at ...
Three Billion Ep3: Are Asia’s Marine Species Protected?
August 16, 2019 03:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBMarine species are often regarded as food first, and wildlife second. For conservationists seeking to protect these creatures, controlling international trade routes are key. A global agreement that came into force in the 1970s, CITES – the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - is considered a cornerstone of international conservation. But does it make any difference on the ground in trading hubs like Hong Kong? Guests: Sophie le Clue, Director of Environment...
S4E3: Three Billion: Are Asia’s Marine Species Protected?
August 16, 2019 03:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBMarine species are often regarded as food first, and wildlife second. For conservationists seeking to protect these creatures, controlling international trade routes are key. A global agreement that came into force in the 1970s, CITES – the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - is considered a cornerstone of international conservation. But does it make any difference on the ground in trading hubs like Hong Kong? Sound engineer and mixing by Chris Wood. Guests...
Three Billion Ep2: Can sustainability and Chinese traditions co-exist?
August 09, 2019 03:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBSustainability is now part of the seafood conversation in Hong Kong and China thanks to local NGO seafood guides that help shoppers make the right choices and apps that collect data on individual fish in an effort to prevent smuggling. And in Chinese medicine, researchers are testing the efficacy of traditional ingredients such as the seahorse and working to find substitutes. But are these efforts enough to protect Chinese traditions and the ocean creatures it threatens? Guests: Gl...
S4E2: Three Billion: Can sustainability and Chinese traditions co-exist?
August 09, 2019 03:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBSustainability is now part of the seafood conversation in Hong Kong and China thanks to local NGO seafood guides that help shoppers make the right choices and apps that collect data on individual fish in an effort to prevent smuggling. And in Chinese medicine, researchers are testing the efficacy of traditional ingredients such as the seahorse, and working to find substitutes. But are these efforts enough to protect Chinese traditions and the ocean creatures it threatens? Sound eng...
S4E1: Three Billion: China’s trade in exotic marine species
August 01, 2019 15:21 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIn Hong Kong, seafood is an integral part of both cuisine and culture. The region’s trade in fish products was worth US$3 billion last year. Rare and exotic species are highly valued as signs of status, and the presence on the banquet table of delicacies such as shark fin and sea cucumber is often expected. But where does all this seafood come from? In this new podcast series, we explore the extensive networks that make it possible for a grouper from the Seychelles to end up in a re...
Three Billion Ep1: China’s trade in exotic marine species
August 01, 2019 15:21 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIn Hong Kong, seafood is an integral part of both cuisine and culture. The region’s trade in fish products was worth US$3 billion last year. Rare and exotic species are highly valued as signs of status, and the presence on the banquet table of delicacies such as shark fin and sea cucumber is often expected. But where does all this seafood come from? In this new podcast series, we explore the extensive networks that make it possible for a grouper from the Seychelles to end up in a re...
1986 Ep4: Marine Ranching off China’s Coast
June 05, 2019 09:33 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThere is a new type of mari-culture called “marine ranching” off the coasts of China. In fact, China’s 13th Five Year Plan calls for billions to be spent on artificial reefs and seeding juvenile fish in the ocean - using scientific and sustainable methods. Can the local provinces implement marine ranching pilot programs with sustainability in mind? How is this program impacting ocean habitat and marine protected areas in China? Guests: John Mimikakis, Environmental Defense Fund Z...
S3E4: 1986: Marine Ranching off China’s Coast
June 05, 2019 09:33 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThere is a new type of mari-culture called “marine ranching” off the coasts of China. In fact, China’s 13th Five Year Plan calls for billions to be spent on artificial reefs and seeding juvenile fish in the ocean - using scientific and sustainable methods. Can the local provinces implement marine ranching pilot programs with sustainability in mind? How is this program impacting ocean habitat and marine protected areas in China? Guests: John Mimikakis, Environmental Defense Fund ...
1986 Ep3: Domestic Aquaculture in China
June 05, 2019 09:30 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBChina’s domestic aquaculture has struggled with the pressures of China’s economic growth - and its demands for fish feed are making China’s coastal overfishing problem…. even worse. Can China’s massive fish export industry be sustained under current overfishing conditions? The World Bank has predicted that in ten years, China will account for 38% of the world’s fish consumption. How is China preparing for that? Guests: Songlin Wang, Qingdao Marine Conservation Society and China ...
S3E3: 1986: Domestic Aquaculture in China
June 05, 2019 09:30 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBChina’s domestic aquaculture has struggled with the pressures of China’s economic growth - and its demands for fish feed are making China’s coastal overfishing problem…. even worse. Can China’s massive fish export industry be sustained under current overfishing conditions? The World Bank has predicted that in ten years, China will account for 38% of the world’s fish consumption. How is China preparing for that? Sound engineer and mixing by Chris Wood. Guests: Songlin Wang, Qingd...
1986 Ep2: History of China and Overfishing
June 05, 2019 09:27 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBSince the Han Dynasty, fishing was the main source of livelihood on the Yangtze River basin - now the Yangtze is closed to all fishing for ten years. Marine pollution and overfishing have been knocking on China’s door since the 1986 Fisheries Law and the reform period in China. Why is China facing a critical state of overfishing in its marine waters and what are they doing about it? Guests: Cao Ling, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Yamin Wang, Shandong Ocean University John Mimika...
S3E2: 1986: History of China and Overfishing
June 05, 2019 09:27 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBSince the Han Dynasty, fishing was the main source of livelihood on the Yangtze River basin - now the Yangtze is closed to all fishing for ten years. Marine pollution and overfishing have been knocking on China’s door since the 1986 Fisheries Law and the reform period in China. Why is China facing a critical state of overfishing in its marine waters and what are they doing about it? Sound engineer and mixing by Chris Wood. Guests: Cao Ling, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Yamin Wa...