Transforming the Aral Sea

Once the world's fourth-largest lake, the Aral Sea has become one of the planet's most devastating environmental disasters. But what if we could transform this wasteland into something alive again?

In this episode, we'll explore the ambitious restoration project that uses nature-based solutions to bring life back to the Aral Sea region. Featuring insights from Rieks Bosch, we'll learn how two hardy plant species—the Saxaul and the Tamarisk—can kickstart an ecological transformation.

The Aral Sea may never be what it once was, but it can become something new: a sustainable steppe ecosystem that benefits both nature and the communities who call this region home.