What do parks look like across the globe, and how do local contexts shape global action?In this special panel episode, host Maria Burnett is joined by four World Urban Parks Regional Committee Chairs: Juan Carlos Acevedo (Latin America), Julia Watson (Africa), Carl McClean (Europe), and Thomas Dixon (Asia Pacific).Together, they explore what it means to represent their regions within a global movement. From cultural traditions to funding challenges, from community voices to ecological priorities, each Chair shares observations from their corner of the world and how those insights connect back to the bigger picture of parks and people everywhere.Highlights include:Why regional committees are vital to World Urban Parks’ global missionHow park priorities vary between regions, countries, and even individualsThe importance of local context when balancing conservation, culture, and community needsWhat it means to be “eyes and ears” for a region rather than speaking for itHow collaboration across regions fuels shared learning and innovation🎧 Listeners are encouraged to add their perspectives: email
[email protected] to share your own story or response to the conversation.Featured GuestsJuan Carlos Acevedo – Co-Chair, Latin America Region 🔗 LinkedInJulia Watson – Co-Chair, Africa Region 🔗 LinkedInCarl McClean – Chair, Europe Region 🔗 LinkedInThomas Dixon – Co-Chair, Asia Pacific Region 🔗 LinkedInAbout PodParksPodParks is the official podcast of World Urban Parks. Hosted by Maria Burnett, each episode shares real stories and bold ideas from the people making parks, public space, and urban nature more inclusive, innovative, and essential.🎙️ Meet the PodParks TeamMaria Burnett | Luis Romahn | Vitoria Martín Delgado | Vladimir Yañez Huehpa| Cynthia Hernández Martínez| Boris Solis🌐 worldurbanparks.org 📱 Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter/X
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