Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:32:51 +0000Castopod - https://castopod.org/https://cyber.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html49ee2d50-f33b-5fa4-9a61-e5116bbcef56Mind the GlobeWelcome to “Mind the Globe”, the podcast where we dive into some of today’s most pressing global challenges. We’re a team of international students from the Junior Research Lab at Institut Agro Montpellier, here to explore the issues that shape our world and our future. In each episode, we’ll break down complex scientific topics, discussing not only the research behind them but also their broader impact on society. With guidance from experts, we’ll tackle major themes encompassed within the planetary boundaries and the sustainable development goals. Join us as we journey into the challenges and opportunities of our world—and discover the power of research in building a sustainable future. This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro, publicly funded through the collegium Agriculture et Alimentation and supported by the I-SITE Excellence Program of the University of Montpellier, under the Investissements France 2030. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>podcastenyesSciencefalseInstitut Agro Montpellierhttps://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobeInstitut Agro Montpellierpodcast@institut-agro.frserialJulien Rosehttps://castopod.institut-agro.fr/media/podcasts/mindtheglobe/cover_feed.jpgMind the Globehttps://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobeFuture of Earth: A foresight chat with Denis Lacroixhttps://castopod.institut-agro-montpellier.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/future-of-earth-a-foresight-chat-with-denis-lacroixWed, 23 Jul 2025 12:17:24 +0000Fereshteh Jabari Morouei hosts Dr. Denis Lacroix, a researcher in marine renewable energy and foresight studies. They discuss climate change, its impacts (natural disasters, inequality), and propose solutions like foresight, collaboration, and trust.

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro, publicly funded through the collegium Agriculture et Alimentation and supported by the I-SITE Excellence Program of the University of Montpellier, under the Investissements France 2030. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>1797https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/future-of-earth-a-foresight-chat-with-denis-lacroix11full11When the Water Gets Wild: A Flood of Knowledge with Niko Verhoesthttps://castopod.institut-agro-montpellier.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/when-the-water-gets-wild-a-flood-of-knowledge-with-niko-verhoestWed, 23 Jul 2025 12:18:23 +0000Bastiaan de Raedt interviews Prof. Niko Verhoest (Ghent University) on floods, hydrology, climate impact, forecasting challenges, AI limits, urban management, and ecosystem roles. Water resource awareness is key.

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro, publicly funded through the collegium Agriculture et Alimentation and supported by the I-SITE Excellence Program of the University of Montpellier, under the Investissements France 2030. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>1548https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/when-the-water-gets-wild-a-flood-of-knowledge-with-niko-verhoest21full12Feeding Billions Without Forking the Planet:Eric Verger Explains Sustainable Eating.https://castopod.institut-agro-montpellier.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/feeding-billions-without-forking-the-planet-eric-verger-explains-sustainable-eatingWed, 23 Jul 2025 12:19:52 +0000Andrea Schönzeler interviews Dr. Eric Verger (IRD researcher) about sustainable diets. They discuss emissions, inequalities, and the colonial legacy impacting food systems

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro, publicly funded through the collegium Agriculture et Alimentation and supported by the I-SITE Excellence Program of the University of Montpellier, under the Investissements France 2030. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>1505https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/feeding-billions-without-forking-the-planet-eric-verger-explains-sustainable-eating31full13Agroforestry Synergy with Marie Gosme: Mixing it Up for More!https://castopod.institut-agro-montpellier.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/agroforestry-synergy-with-marie-gosme-mixing-it-up-for-moreWed, 23 Jul 2025 12:20:28 +0000Anna Geisthoff interviews Dr Marie Gosme (INRAE researcher) on agroforestry: definition, types, benefits. Challenges include knowledge, regulations, costs, and technical issues.

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro, publicly funded through the collegium Agriculture et Alimentation and supported by the I-SITE Excellence Program of the University of Montpellier, under the Investissements France 2030. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>1398https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/agroforestry-synergy-with-marie-gosme-mixing-it-up-for-more41full14 Sow Much More Than Seeds: The Microbial Future with André Sampaio Ferreirahttps://castopod.institut-agro-montpellier.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/sow-much-more-than-seeds-the-microbial-future-with-andre-sampaio-ferreiraWed, 23 Jul 2025 12:21:07 +0000Caetano Bortoli & Prof. André Sampaio Ferreira (Londrina State Uni researcher) discuss soil microbes & regenerative agriculture challenges for sustainable, profitable farming vs conventional agriculture issues.

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro, publicly funded through the collegium Agriculture et Alimentation and supported by the I-SITE Excellence Program of the University of Montpellier, under the Investissements France 2030. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>1352https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/sow-much-more-than-seeds-the-microbial-future-with-andre-sampaio-ferreira51full15Agri-Puzzle Solved? Sonoko Bellingrath-Kimura on Land System Complexityhttps://castopod.institut-agro-montpellier.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/agri-puzzle-solved-sonoko-bellingrath-kimura-on-land-system-complexityWed, 23 Jul 2025 12:22:46 +0000Sara Nejad & Prof. Dr. Sonoko Bellingrath-Kimura (Land Use Systems researcher) discuss ecosystem services, balancing prod/env, DAKIS, & farmer challenges (econ/policy).

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro, publicly funded through the collegium Agriculture et Alimentation and supported by the I-SITE Excellence Program of the University of Montpellier, under the Investissements France 2030. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>1594https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/agri-puzzle-solved-sonoko-bellingrath-kimura-on-land-system-complexity61full16Are We All on the EDGE? James Rosindell Explains Biodiversity Riskhttps://castopod.institut-agro-montpellier.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/are-we-all-on-the-edge-james-rosindell-explains-biodiversity-riskWed, 23 Jul 2025 12:23:37 +0000Neve Walsh & Dr James Rosindell (conservation researcher) discuss biodiversity crisis, measuring metrics (Red List, EDGE2), ecosystem services, & challenges (data, balancing human needs).

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro, publicly funded through the collegium Agriculture et Alimentation and supported by the I-SITE Excellence Program of the University of Montpellier, under the Investissements France 2030. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

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