Greater Gliders & Why They Matter - Dr. Kita Ashman
Conservation has entered a new era. The question is no longer whether climate change will affect wildlife, but how species and ecosystems can survive the changes already underway.
In this episode, SciAnts_Streams sits down with Kita Ashman to examine how climate adaptation is reshaping modern conservation science. Ashman discusses the growing pressures facing threatened species, including extreme weather, habitat loss, altered fire regimes, and ecological disruption driven by a warming climate.
The conversation explores how scientists identify climate-vulnerable species, build resilience into conservation programs, and make difficult decisions about where and how to intervene. Topics include climate refugia, assisted migration, ecosystem restoration, ecological forecasting, and the challenge of protecting biodiversity in landscapes undergoing rapid environmental change.
Drawing on examples from Australia and around the world, Ashman provides a clear-eyed look at the scientific realities facing conservationists today. The result is a thoughtful discussion about adaptation, resilience, and what meaningful wildlife conservation looks like in an era where change—not stability—has become the defining condition of the natural world.
Originally streamed live on Twitch as part of WWF's Level Up for Earth campaign, this episode blends expert insight, audience-driven discussion, and conservation science into an engaging exploration of wildlife's future in a changing climate.
Recorded On 04/14/26
Relevant Links:
World Wildlife Fund
Give an Hour for Earth
Kita’s Google Scholar
Kita’s ORCID