Tim Flach discusses the urgent need to create empathy towards biodiversity for effective conservation. With our planet facing potential mass extinction, Flach emphasises the role of projects and photography in making people care about nature. He talks about the importance of connecting people with the natural world to address environmental issues and the potential dangers of an overly virtual reality.

Through powerful storytelling and images, he aims to bridge the gap between humans and other species, fostering a sense of empathy crucial for pro-environmental action.

00:00 Introduction: State of Biodiversity and Conservation

00:13 The Anthropocene Era and Mass Extinction

00:36 Creating Empathy for Conservation

01:11 Connecting People to Nature

01:51 Challenges of Virtual Reality

02:56 The Role of Storytelling in Conservation

03:31 Empathy Through Photography

04:10 Understanding and Appreciating Bats