Summit Series '25: Angela Gaylard, Head of Biodiversity & Science Support for African Parks
Wed Dec 31 2025
💬 “With environmental DNA, we can measure whether conservation is actually working.” — Angela Gaylard, Head of Biodiversity & Science Support at African Parks.
In Episode 15 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Angela Gaylard, Head of Biodiversity & Science Support at African Parks, to explore how science is reshaping modern conservation across some of the world’s most critical ecosystems.
This conversation dives into how conservation decisions are made on the ground—and how new tools like environmental DNA are helping bridge the gap between academic science and real-world impact.
👉 What you’ll hear:
How African Parks bridges science and on-the-ground conservation managementWhy environmental DNA is transforming biodiversity monitoringHow scientists measure whether restoration efforts are actually workingWhat it takes to restore ecosystem functionality—not just species counts
This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________
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The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action.
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💬 “With environmental DNA, we can measure whether conservation is actually working.” — Angela Gaylard, Head of Biodiversity & Science Support at African Parks. In Episode 15 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Angela Gaylard, Head of Biodiversity & Science Support at African Parks, to explore how science is reshaping modern conservation across some of the world’s most critical ecosystems. This conversation dives into how conservation decisions are made on the ground—and how new tools like environmental DNA are helping bridge the gap between academic science and real-world impact. 👉 What you’ll hear: How African Parks bridges science and on-the-ground conservation managementWhy environmental DNA is transforming biodiversity monitoringHow scientists measure whether restoration efforts are actually workingWhat it takes to restore ecosystem functionality—not just species counts This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ 🎥 Watch on YouTube: 🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=YQ0Gjj3nG5Dk8JYx