#18 - Restoring Wetlands to Climate Coolers with Kuno Kasak
This Beyond BAFF podcast episode features Kuno Kasak, an Estonian environmental researcher. Kuno is a Professor in Environmental Technology at the Department of Geography, University of Tartu.
During the recording of this episode, he is actually temporarily back in the US, working at the University of California, Berkeley, as a Visiting Professor through The Fulbright Program. He is currently conducting research at the Biometeorology Lab focusing on wetlands methane flux dynamics.
Join us as we delve into the research of a prominent scientist focused on restoring damaged wetlands. We talk about the origins of his PhD studies in wastewater treatment and his current work on greenhouse gas fluxes and ecological systems, this episode explores the intricate planning, challenges, and collaborative efforts involved in wetland restoration. Learn about significant projects in California, the differences in restoration approaches across climates, the importance of community engagement, and groundbreaking findings that could shape future climate mitigation strategies.
At the podcast, we talk about:
Kuno’s background and PhD Journey
Importance of wetlands in climate change
Challenges and solutions in wetland restoration
Research in the US and California wetlands
Scientific curiosity and career development
Future of wetland research and personal insights.
Want to be notified when new episodes are released? Sign up for our Beyond BAFF podcast newsletter.
