Ashok Jain is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Terracon Ecotech Pvt. Ltd., a nature-based solution company. In this episode of 'Understanding the Future of Urban Biodiversity', with Ashok Jain, we explore how biodiversity is an important part of urban areas and how it can help us in building carbon-neutral cities. In this episode, we try to explore the field of biodiversity and its importance in urban areas. We further dive into the topic of mapping of trees and water bodies and try to understand the process of mapping and data points collected for both, trees and water bodies mapping. Ashok Jain also helps us in understanding the technologies used by his team, as well as the skill sets required for conducting mapping exercise. At last, we explore the topic of creating carbon-neutral cities and potential value of benefits each tree creates for its surroundings. To know more about the Climate Centre for Cities: http://c-cube.niua.org/ Follow Climate Centre for Cities on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ccube Conceptualized, Produced & Hosted by Punit Gandhi: https://www.punitgandhi.com/ Music Credits: https://josephmcdade.com/ Disclaimer: Climate Centre for Cities (C-Cube) is providing this podcast as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of C-Cube's policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the C-Cube. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by C-Cube employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the C-Cube or any of its officials.