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Nadina Galle, Ph.D. is a Dutch-Canadian ecological engineer, technologist, and podcaster. Her work has been featured in documentaries produced by BBC Earth and in multiple print publications, including Newsweek, ELLE, and National Geographic.

The recipient of several academic and entrepreneurial awards, including a Fulbright scholarship for a fellowship at MIT’s Senseable City Lab, she was selected by Forbes’ 30 under 30 list, and recently named a National Geographic Explorer for her work on how growing cities across Latin America are plugging into the Internet of Nature. She divides her time between Amsterdam and Toronto.

Early Life

Born in the Netherlands and raised in Canada, Dr. Nadina Galle developed a love for the outdoors and a deep commitment to conserving nature from a young age. 

Foundational Inspirations & Passions

Inspired by the writings of trailblazing urbanists Jane Jacobs and James Howard Kunstler during her teenage years, she began questioning the imbalance between nature and the urban sprawl she witnessed in suburban Canada.

As an ecological engineer driven by a passion for ecology and a fascination with technology, Dr. Galle researches, develops, and brings emerging technologies to market, aiming to build better communities for both people and nature—a vision she calls the “Internet of Nature” (IoN).

The IoN has since evolved into a global movement, uniting bold practitioners who are leveraging innovative technologies to create nature-rich communities. Dr. Galle’s Internet of Nature Podcast, with over 25,000 downloads, highlights the extraordinary work of these entrepreneurs and innovators, inspiring audiences worldwide.

With over a decade of experience in academia across four continents, Dr. Nadina Galle has a strong foundation in scientific research. Yet, it is her combination of academic expertise and years working at—and building—tech start-ups that sets her apart. She now delivers keynotes, moderates global events, disseminates knowledge, and launches products at the intersection of nature, people, and technology.

Featured In Top Media

Dr. Galle’s work has been featured in documentaries by BBC Earth and arte.tv, on numerous British, Irish, and Dutch radio programs, and in several print publications, including Newsweek, ELLE, and National Geographic, which ran a five-page feature on her Ph.D. research.

She has received multiple academic and entrepreneurial honours, including a Fulbright scholarship for her fellowship at MIT Senseable City Lab, where she continues to hold a research affiliation. Dr. Galle has also been listed on the Sustainable Top 100 of young Dutch entrepreneurs for three consecutive years (the maximum allowed) and was awarded the European Space Agency’s top prize, a “Space Oscar,” for her work on urban tree crown delineation to combat deforestation. Forbes and Elsevier have both recognised her on their respective “30 under 30” lists.

Head In Science, Heart In Communication

Clients, colleagues, and friends appreciate Dr. Galle’s ability to take ownership of results—a quality she attributes to her honesty, empathy, and ingenuity. These traits, she believes, are essential for leading teams to achieve a shared mission.

Passionate about the path she is on—researching and building knowledge to “take nature online”—Dr. Galle takes pride in having her head in science and her heart in communication. She is dedicated to translating academic and technological discoveries into accessible public knowledge across various media.

National Geographic Explorer

In 2024, Dr. Galle was named a National Geographic Explorer, where she is investigating how cities across Latin America are integrating into the Internet of Nature.

Debut Book

Her debut book, The Nature of Our Cities: Harnessing the Power of the Natural World to Survive a Changing Planet, was published by HarperCollins on June 18, 2024, and is available to buy in these places according to where you are in the world.