Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:09:05 +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/@mindtheglobeNot Just a Rat Problem: Christophe Diagne on Rodents, Invasions & Zoonotic Riskhttps://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/when-fish-become-heroes-a-nature-based-solution-to-dengue-with-pr-alejandro-lopezFri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:31 +0000Nicolas Ortiz-Tribinos hosts researcher Christophe Diagne to explore the “One Health” approach and its power to connect environmental, animal, and human health. They delve into how biological invasions and changing rodent communities in West Africa impact zoonotic disease risks, highlighting the urgent need for transdisciplinary collaboration to protect our shared ecosystems

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro financed by the University of Montpellier. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>1573https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/not-just-a-rat-problem-christophe-diagne-on-rodents-invasions-zoonotic-risk12full21Beyond the Spray: Daniel Schwantes on Pesticides, environmental synergy and alternative solutionshttps://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/beyond-the-spray-daniel-schwantes-on-pesticides-environmental-synergy-and-alternative-solutionsTue, 07 Apr 2026 13:20:48 +0000Agustina hosts researcher Pr. Daniel Schwantes to uncover the complex impact of pesticides on our health and ecosystems through the lens of the “One Health” approach. Discover with them the hidden dangers of chemical exposure and the innovative rise of biopesticides as a sustainable path forward for the future of global food systems

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro financed by the University of Montpellier. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>1748https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/beyond-the-spray-daniel-schwantes-on-pesticides-environmental-synergy-and-alternative-solutions22full22Soil as a climate hero: Carbon farming with prof. Daniel Said-Pullicinohttps://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/soil-as-a-climate-hero-carbon-farming-with-prof-daniel-said-pullicinoTue, 07 Apr 2026 13:22:01 +0000Edoardo and Prof. Daniel Said-Pullicino explore the promises of Carbon Farming, soil health, and why small, science-based actions today can reduce global pollution and shape tomorrow’s sustainable agriculture.

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro financed by the University of Montpellier. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>1889https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/soil-as-a-climate-hero-carbon-farming-with-prof-daniel-said-pullicino32full23Bridging Science and Economics: The Interdisciplinary Fight Against Floods with Dr Pini Wijayantihttps://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/bridging-science-and-economics-the-interdisciplinary-fight-against-floods-with-dr-pini-wijayantiTue, 07 Apr 2026 13:26:52 +0000Dewi Sakinah interviews Dr Pini Wijayanti to discover how environmental economics and “building back better” strategies help communities recover from devastating floods,. This episode reveals how measuring hidden economic impacts and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration can build a more resilient future

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro financed by the University of Montpellier. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>1418https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/bridging-science-and-economics-the-interdisciplinary-fight-against-floods-with-dr-pini-wijayanti42full24Bugs, Beans & Biotech:a glimpse into the Future of Protein with Guilherme Miranda Tavareshttps://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/bugs-beans-and-biotech-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-protein-with-guilherme-miranda-tavaresTue, 07 Apr 2026 13:32:42 +0000With the expertise of Pr. Guilherme Miranda Tavares, Giulia Takaku gives you a glimpse of the future of food, from alternative proteins like insects to circular economy strategies that transform by-products into nutritious ingredients to secure food sovereignty and build a more sustainable, resilient global food system

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro financed by the University of Montpellier. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>1457https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/bugs-beans-and-biotech-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-protein-with-guilherme-miranda-tavares52full25Feeding the World: A Conversation with Pr. Huang Yung-Fen黃永芬 on Genomics, Forage Systems, and the Future of Crop Breedinghttps://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/feeding-the-world-a-conversation-with-pr-huang-yung-fen-on-genomics-forage-systems-and-the-future-of-crop-breedingTue, 07 Apr 2026 13:39:37 +0000What tools are helping breeders accelerate crop improvement in a changing climate? In this episode, Chien-Yu Cheng speaks with Pr. Huang Yung-Fen about breakthroughs in plant genetics, forage systems, and modern breeding methods. From genomic selection to high-throughput phenotyping, discover how science is reshaping the future of crop improvement.

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro financed by the University of Montpellier. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>1615https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/feeding-the-world-a-conversation-with-pr-huang-yung-fen-on-genomics-forage-systems-and-the-future-of-crop-breeding62full26The Amazon's Future - Strategies to Scale Up the Forest Restoration with Pr. Ana Catarina Jakovachttps://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/the-amazons-future-strategies-to-scale-up-the-forest-restoration-with-pr-ana-catarina-jakovacTue, 07 Apr 2026 13:46:35 +0000Bernardo Barbosa welcomes Professor Ana Catarina Jakovac to discuss the urgent challenge of restoring the Amazon rainforest and averting catastrophic ecological tipping point,. Together, they reveal how we can transform the “Arc of Deforestation” into an “Arc of Restoration” by bridging cutting-edge LIDAR technology with the invaluable wisdom of indigenous and local communitiese

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro financed by the University of Montpellier. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>2100https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/the-amazons-future-strategies-to-scale-up-the-forest-restoration-with-pr-ana-catarina-jakovac72full27⁠⁠When Fish Become Heroes: A Nature-Based Solution to Dengue - with Pr Alejandro López. https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/when-fish-become-heroes-a-nature-based-solution-to-dengue-with-pr-alejandro-lopez-1Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:49:31 +0000This episode explores how native fish species in Argentina are being used to reduce mosquito larvae in urban water reservoirs. Hosted by Samantha Jimenez, Professor Alejandro López from the University of Buenos Aires joins us to explain how ecology, community engagement, and One Health principles come together in this innovative approach to dengue prevention.

This podcast is a pedagogical experiment embedded in the project OnenAgro financed by the University of Montpellier. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

]]>1318https://castopod.institut-agro.fr/@mindtheglobe/episodes/when-fish-become-heroes-a-nature-based-solution-to-dengue-with-pr-alejandro-lopez-182full28Future 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 financed by the University of Montpellier. 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 financed by the University of Montpellier. 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 financed by the University of Montpellier. 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 financed by the University of Montpellier. 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 financed by the University of Montpellier. 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 financed by the University of Montpellier. 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 financed by the University of Montpellier. It’s also supported by the Region Occitanie through the project AgroVertir.

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