As we head into the new year, Dr. Shawn Lum encourages us to take the time to remember the people, places and events that shaped the past year. Reflecting on the state of nature in 2024, he acknowledges a significant decline in global wildlife populations but highlights a study that offers hope. The study shows that conservation efforts—such as controlling invasive species, restoring habitats and practicing sustainable management—are working. Dr. Lum highlights the recent reintroduction of Hawaiian crows in Maui as a promising example of conservation success.
Dr. Lum's conservation conversation concludes with a performance of "Perfectly Still This Solstice Morning" from Maria Schneider's Winter Morning Walks, performed by Dawn Upshaw and the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
This classical music conversation aired on Dec. 230, 2024, on Classical Pacific. Classical pacific airs weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on HPR-2, your home for classical music.
