On today's show, David Richardson discusses the work of the world's largest "gardening" organization, responsible for tending to all UK and Commonwealth war graves around the world.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Magnus Stenlund is a Nordic history author and a Geopolitics and Economics Analyst.
GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: David Richardson has dedicated over 35 years of his career to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), serving in various global areas of operation. Currently, he leads initiatives focused on performance standards, reducing chemicals and water usage, and ensuring that cemeteries and memorials are resilient in the face of challenges like climate change and extreme weather events. David has a horticulture degree from Bath University and has worked and lived in various locations, including the Gallipoli Peninsula. He also managed the archaeological excavation and construction of the CWGC cemetery at Pheasant Wood, Fromelles, France. David is a Chartered Fellow and the current President of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture, a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners, and a Trustee of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.