In this enlightening episode of the Smart Cities Council Podcast, recorded at the Smart Cities Summit North America, Fanni Melles, PhD, sits down with Nandkishore (Andy) Kalambi from Naturecentred.ai.

Andy, with a background in technology and ecology, discusses One Health—the interconnection of human, animal, and environmental health—as a key to urban resilience post-pandemic. He highlights global projects like Louisville’s Green Heart Project, which adds up to 10 years of healthspan through tree planting. Andy advocates for nature-centered smart cities to combat biodiversity loss and urbanization, emphasizing AI’s role in improving ecosystems.

From the upcoming pandemic treaty to leadership in turbulent times, tune in for insights on integrating nature for healthier, sustainable communities!

Key Takeaways
0:00 - Introduction: One Health and Global Projects
1:40 - Welcome to the Smart Cities Council Podcast!
2:00 - Introducing Nandkishore (Andy) Kalambi and Naturecentred.ai
3:00 - What Does "Smart City" Mean to Andy? Nature-Centered Integration
4:30 - One Health: Lessons from the Pandemic
6:00 - Projects: Louisville’s Green Heart and Healthspan Gains
7:30 - Challenges: Urbanization and Biodiversity Loss
9:00 - Opportunities: AI for Ecosystem Improvement
10:30 - Naturecentred.ai: Applying AI to Biodiversity
12:00 - Global Videos: Initiatives from New York to Singapore
14:00 - The Pandemic Treaty: Codifying One Health
16:00 - Andy’s Journey: From Tech to Ecology
18:00 - Advice: Respect Interdependent Environments
20:00 - Takeaways from the Summit: Leadership in Change
22:00 - Closing Thoughts: Cities’ Role in Civilization

Learn More About Nandkishore (Andy) Kalambi and Naturecentred.ai:

Nandkishore (Andy) Kalambi on LinkedIn
Naturecentred website
Naturecentred on Youtube
ATREE USA website
ATREE USA on LinkedIn
@atree_org as ATREE USA on X
@nandukalambi on Instagram

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