The Green Hour

💬 “With environmental DNA, we can measure whether conservation is actually working.” — Angela Gaylard, Head of Biodiversity & Science Support at African Parks.In Episode 15 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Angela Gaylard, Head of Biodiversity & Science Support at African Parks, to explore how science is reshaping modern conservation across some of the world’s most critical ecosystems.This conversation dives into how conservation decisions are made on the ground—and how new tools like environmental DNA are helping bridge the gap between academic science and real-world impact.👉 What you’ll hear:How African Parks bridges science and on-the-ground conservation managementWhy environmental DNA is transforming biodiversity monitoringHow scientists measure whether restoration efforts are actually workingWhat it takes to restore ecosystem functionality—not just species countsThis episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________About The Green Hour PodcastThe Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action.🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/🎥 Watch on YouTube:🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=YQ0Gjj3nG5Dk8JYx

💬 “We’ve been seeing the people we work with as recipients. How do we give them agency, power, and ownership?” — Mark Viso, CEO of Food for the HungryIn Episode 14 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Mark Viso, CEO of Food for the Hungry, Inc., to explore how global development is evolving beyond short-term aid toward systems thinking, resilience, and community-led solutions.With more than 50 years of experience working across 20+ countries, Mark breaks down why traditional development models are no longer enough — and how empowering communities with agency, ownership, and voice is key to long-term impact.👉 What you’ll hear:- Why Food for the Hungry is shifting from project-based aid to systems-level change- What “resilience” really means — from absorbing shocks to transforming entire systems- How community-led development creates stronger, more sustainable outcomes- Why U.S. leadership in global development matters for stability, security, and shared values- The role of innovation, platforms, and emerging technologies in scaling impactThis episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________About The Green Hour PodcastThe Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action.🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ly-q3RDy-30?si=W6mJm1g36M9yUY0f🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=1xXMutB2naxMqHCG

💬 “Our mission has always been about giving people a voice — wherever they are in the world.” — Dan Foy, Principal at Gallup In Episode 13 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Dan Foy, Principal and Global Research Leader at Gallup, to explore how Gallup has spent nearly a century elevating the voices of people around the world — and why that mission matters more than ever. From knocking on doors in rural villages to collecting data across 140 countries each year, Dan breaks down how the Gallup World Poll is reshaping our understanding of global well-being, climate anxiety, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the future of youth thriving. 👉 What you’ll hear: - Why Gallup still conducts in-person interviews in more than 100 countries - How the Gallup World Poll measures well-being, food security, financial inclusion, modern slavery, and more - What rising climate anxiety signals about how people experience environmental change - The challenge of gathering data from Indigenous communities — and what we lose without those voices - How climate change is rapidly becoming an economic risk, from insurance markets to household wealth This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ 🎥 Watch on YouTube🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=bRLodz5uzA-FNhf1

💬 “Every item should find its best home from a circularity perspective.” — Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill IndustriesIn Episode 12 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries International, to unpack what really happens behind the scenes at one of America’s largest reuse and donation systems — and how Goodwill is positioning itself for the future of circularity.From what happens the moment you drop off a bag of clothes, to how long items stay on shelves, to the rise of resellers and new fiber-sorting technologies, Steve breaks down the full lifecycle of a donated item — and why it matters for our planet.👉 What you’ll hear:How Goodwill processes, prices, and moves donated goods through a 4-week retail cycleWhat happens when items don’t sell — and how “by-the-pound” outlets keep materials in circulationWhy resellers are now one of Goodwill’s most important shopper groupsThe staggering reality that 85% of U.S. textiles end up in landfillsHow advanced sorting technologies could unlock high-volume, fiber-specific circularityWhere Goodwill fits as EPR legislation and textile recycling evolve across statesWhy keeping goods “in their highest and best use” is both an economic and environmental winThis episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________About The Green Hour PodcastThe Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action.🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/🎥 Watch on YouTube:🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=MXsAgXTmWFzzoWY1

💬 “Culture shapes stories, stories shape leaders, leaders shape policy, and policy shifts the system.” — Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen In Episode 11 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen, to explore how Global Citizen has mobilized more than 40 million citizen actions, delivered over a billion life-saving interventions, and used the power of pop culture and policy to drive real global change. 👉 What you’ll hear: - How Global Citizen grew from student activism to a worldwide movement - How culture, music, and storytelling influence global policy- Why people still believe in cooperation and solidarity despite global challenges - Insights from his new book "From Ideas to Impact" and how anyone can become a “policy entrepreneur” This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ Get a copy of "From Ideas to Impact": https://michaelsheldrick.com/book/🎥 Watch on YouTube: 🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=1Y_XnjSjWj0lS7yx

💬 “Climate action is not left or right — it’s a moral duty.” — Iván Duque Márquez, Former President of Colombia In Episode 10 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Iván Duque, former President of Colombia, to discuss how he became the youngest president in the nation’s history — and how he used his tenure to transform Colombia into one of Latin America’s climate leaders. From passing the Climate Action Law and launching Colombia’s green taxonomy, to creating military environmental protection units and expanding protected areas across land and sea, this conversation dives deep into the policies, vision, and conviction behind one of the region’s most ambitious climate agendas. 👉 What you’ll hear: - How a lifelong dream led Duque to the presidency at age 41 - The policies that helped Colombia meet 30x30 ahead of schedule - How renewable energy capacity expanded by more than 100x - The creation of Colombia’s Climate Action Law and climate cabinet - Why natural assets must be treated as national security assets - The story behind the Concordia Amazon Initiative - Duque’s warning about ideological leadership threatening climate progress This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ 🎥 Watch on YouTube: 🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=DcLziM0kL590JcRy

💬 “We can reduce the consumption of oil about 6 million barrels a day.” — Ben Richardson, CEO of Sulnox Group In Episode 9 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Ben Richardson, CEO of Sulnox Group, to explore how improving combustion across gasoline, diesel, marine, and even aviation fuels could reduce emissions today—not decades from now. We discuss the technology behind cleaner combustion, what it means for global air quality, and why this matters in the race to reduce fossil fuel dependence. 👉 What you’ll hear: - How optimized combustion could cut oil consumption by 6 million barrels a day - Why incomplete combustion drives CO₂, particulate matter, and black smoke - How Sulnox’s biodegradable fuel conditioner cleans and oxygenates fuel for a more complete burn - Real-world results showing fuel savings and emissions reductions across diesel fleets, marine vessels, and power generators - Why combustion efficiency is a crucial bridge while renewable and electrified systems scale This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ 🎥 Watch on YouTube: 🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=F4DugCoX-RvHXs1l

💬 “Slavery isn’t an 18th-century problem — it’s a 21st-century reality.” — John Schultz In Episode 8 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with John Schultz, Chief Operating and Legal Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, to discuss how modern slavery continues to exist in global supply chains — and how HPE is using technology, transparency, and accountability to confront it head-on. 👉 What you’ll hear:Why modern slavery remains hidden in plain sightHow companies can build human rights due diligence into their supply chainsThe role of technology and AI in tracing forced laborHow circularity and reuse are transforming HPE’s data centers This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_JhhoYmXLxI?si=B0yGBKqupWzAJjDm🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=BOStFvPJWExrgynQ

💬 “Signing the Paris Agreement was one of the most consequential documents I signed as President.” - Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović In episode 7 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, Former President of Croatia, to explore how climate change, diplomacy, and global security intersect on the world stage. From her role in signing the Paris Agreement to her work with NATO, the UN, and the International Olympic Committee, Madam President shares her perspective on leadership, sustainability, and the urgent need for global cooperation. 👉 What you’ll hear: Why climate change is a growing security threat driving migration and instabilityHow the Paris Agreement shaped Croatia’s sustainability agendaThe link between sustainable development and lasting peaceHow global institutions like NATO and the IOC are adapting to a changing climateWhy sustainability is now a core criterion in selecting future Olympic host cities This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u2k5ZLn65sw?si=V6Uk0-SfTZf1SbO6🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=NgaDA0Wl5zsqWuau

💬 “We’ve only built 10% of what’s needed for net zero.”In episode 6 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Mekala Krishnan, Partner at McKinsey Global Institute, to explore how climate adaptation and the clean energy transition must advance together — and why we’ve only built 10% of what’s needed to reach net zero by 2050.👉 What you’ll hear:Why we’ve only deployed 10% of the technologies needed for net zero by 2050How adaptation and mitigation are converging as one global agendaThe massive physical and financial challenges behind scaling renewablesWhy energy security, affordability, and competitiveness must go hand-in-handWhat gives her optimism about global progress toward climate goalsThis episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________About The Green Hour PodcastThe Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action.🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/🎥 Watch on YouTube:🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=e4X9TtQvjzEGmmkS

💬 “If people don’t see the issue, they don’t know about it.” In episode 5 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Krista Krieger, Executive Director of Empowers Africa, to discuss how her organization connects donors to high-impact conservation and community projects across Africa — and why transparency, storytelling, and local empowerment are at the heart of their mission. 👉 What you’ll hear: - How Empowers Africa bridges global philanthropy with grassroots action - Why being “all female run and female governed” shapes their approach to impact - The power of film in driving awareness, including their short documentaries now streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime - How accountability and on-the-ground visits ensure funds reach the people and projects that need them most This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Summit in New York City. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ 🎥 Watch on YouTube:🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=ySf_InkdxFu0qsZ3

“You can’t build a clean energy future if you abandon the communities that powered the old one.” In episode 4 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Dr. Joseph Curtin, VP of Energy Transitions at The Rockefeller Foundation, to explore the future of the global carbon market — and why we need it to deliver on real decarbonization, not just accounting wins. 👉 What you’ll hear: A deep dive into the rise — and fall — of trust in the voluntary carbon market, and what it takes to rebuild credibility.An explanation of the pioneering concept of the “energy transition credit” — how retiring a coal plant, replacing it with dispatchable clean power, and engaging the workforce gives us a new model.Why a “just transition” isn’t optional — how lives, communities, and supply chains matter just as much as emissions numbers.The role that philanthropies, standards bodies, and national governments must play to make this work.Short- vs. long-term economics of making coal to clean conversions viable.________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ 🎥 Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/bh9wrW6jbXc?si=yFqfpIrUzxE3l6md🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=bNFWs0XdLSYN5Ava

“The environmental solutions that last are the ones that improve people’s lives right away.” LIVE from the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit in New York City with Amanda Leland, Executive Director of the Environmental Defense Fund, to discuss her new book, Sea Change: Unlikely Allies and a Success Story of Oceanic Proportions. Sea Change tells the powerful true story of how fishermen, scientists, and environmentalists came together to save collapsing fisheries and restore abundance to the oceans. The book reveals how collaboration and trust transformed former adversaries into allies for sustainability. Through real-life stories like that of “Buddy” Guindon, it shows that even the most divided groups can find common ground when livelihoods and the planet are on the line. Sea Change is both a call to action and a reminder that hope—and change—can start with a single conversation. 📖 Get your copy today: https://www.torreyhouse.org/sea-change ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ YouTube: 🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=kADV54T6xZ7YNLJo

How can humanity restore its broken relationship with nature? 🌍 In Episode 2 of The Summit Series ‘25, we sit down with Tim Christophersen, VP of Climate Action at Salesforce, to discuss his new book, Generation Restoration: How to Fix Our Relationship Crisis with Mother Nature. With a foreword by Dr. Jane Goodall, this book explores how individuals, companies, and communities can move from exploitation to regeneration—transforming the way we live, build, and grow on this planet. Through science, storytelling, and real-world examples, Generation Restoration reveals how restoring ecosystems is not just an environmental necessity but a profound opportunity to heal our economies, communities, and ourselves. It’s a call to action for anyone ready to reimagine humanity’s role as a regenerative force on Earth. 📖 Get your copy today: https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Generatio... ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. WEBSITE: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8PL0fXOLLUs?si=mm3SvIUCjA6q7uSA🎥 Watch more from The Summit Series ‘25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=St4eDtDENb4Ax5YH

LIVE from the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit in New York City with Matthew Swift, Co-founder and CEO of Concordia. In this episode, Matt Swift reflects on the 15th Annual Concordia Summit, the platform’s evolution as a hub for cross-sector collaboration, and the rising urgency of environmental solutions in today’s global agenda. He also unveils the creation of Concordia’s Amazonas Summit, an initiative dedicated to protecting the Amazon Rainforest and advancing sustainable development across the region.________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. WEBSITE: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/sAWfU7M3ZRE?si=j_gBwfwrBkSsrXe8CHECK OUT LAST YEAR'S SUMMIT SERIES: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyGkKA5MJSZYItJKTJppQh0B&si=SWrsYtOFYZJ5WMya

Episode 6 | The Road to COP30 – A Series with The Nature Conservancy In the final episode of our six-part Road to COP30 series, The Green Hour Podcast sits down with two leaders from The Nature Conservancy: Beatriz Granziera, Senior International Climate Policy AdvisorJulio Giraldo, Carbon Markets Lead, Latin America 🎧 In this episode, we explore: How carbon markets channel private sector resources into nature and communitiesWhy transparency and monitoring are critical for high-quality carbon creditsThe Nature Conservancy’s approach to ensuring integrity and impact in carbon marketsLessons from Chile’s REDD+ project on protecting ecosystems at scale ➡️ Subscribe to The Green Hour Podcast and follow the full Road to COP30 series for more in-depth conversations with global sustainability leaders. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. About The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental nonprofit organization that works to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Founded in 1951 in the United States, TNC partners with local communities, governments, and private businesses to protect biodiversity and address climate change through various methods, including land purchases, conservation easements, and the promotion of sustainable practices. Important Links The Nature Conservancy website: https://www.nature.org/en-us/ The Green Hour Podcast website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/

Episode 5 | The Road to COP30 – A Series with The Nature Conservancy In the fifth episode of our six-part Road to COP30 series, The Green Hour Podcast sits down with three conservation leaders from The Nature Conservancy:Galo Medina – Program Director, EcuadorFernanda Bortolotto – Climate Policy Specialist, BrazilCarolina Polania – Community-Based Conservation Specialist, Colombia🎧 In this episode, we explore:Indigenous guardianship of biodiversity and their role in halting deforestationThe funding gap: why Indigenous organizations receive less than 1% of climate financePolicy reforms and the push for Indigenous participation in global climate decisionsEcuador’s Amazon BioCorridor Program, co-designed with Indigenous communities to blend science and traditional knowledgeInnovative financing tools like nature bonds to address climate, biodiversity, and debt crises simultaneouslyNote: This episode was recorded prior to the Ecuadorian National Environmental Authority’s transition to the Ministry of Environment and Energy. ➡️ Subscribe to The Green Hour Podcast and follow the full Road to COP30 series for more in-depth conversations with global sustainability leaders. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. About The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental nonprofit organization that works to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Founded in 1951 in the United States, TNC partners with local communities, governments, and private businesses to protect biodiversity and address climate change through various methods, including land purchases, conservation easements, and the promotion of sustainable practices. Important LinksThe Nature Conservancy website: https://www.nature.org/en-us/ The Green Hour Podcast website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/

[In Portuguese] Episódio 4 | O Caminho para a COP30 – Uma Série com a The Nature Conservancy No quarto episódio da nossa série de seis partes, conversamos com Lisa Ferguson, Diretora de Economias Regenerativas e Finanças Comunitárias da The Nature Conservancy, e Juliana Simões, Gerente Adjunta de Estratégia para Povos Indígenas e Comunidades Locais. 🎧 Neste episódio, exploramos: - Como a sociobioeconomia oferece um caminho de desenvolvimento justo e sustentável para a Amazônia - O papel de diversas cadeias de valor — do açaí à castanha-do-pará — na proteção da biodiversidade e no fomento de economias locais prósperas - O Plano de Bioeconomia pioneiro do Pará e seu potencial para se tornar um modelo global de desenvolvimento inclusivo e baseado na natureza - Por que empoderar povos indígenas e comunidades locais é essencial para escalar soluções sustentáveis ​​na Amazônia ➡️ Assine o Podcast The Green Hour e acompanhe a série completa "Caminho para a COP30" para conversas mais aprofundadas com líderes globais em sustentabilidade. ________________________________________ Sobre o Podcast The Green Hour O Podcast The Green Hour é uma plataforma global que conecta líderes em sustentabilidade dos setores público, privado e sem fins lucrativos para compartilhar insights sobre soluções sustentáveis. Com uma audiência crescente em seis continentes, o The Green Hour continua na vanguarda das discussões globais sobre ação ambiental. Sobre a The Nature Conservancy A The Nature Conservancy (TNC) é uma organização ambiental global sem fins lucrativos que trabalha para conservar as terras e águas das quais toda a vida depende. Fundada em 1951 nos Estados Unidos, a TNC faz parcerias com comunidades locais, governos e empresas privadas para proteger a biodiversidade e combater as mudanças climáticas por meio de diversos métodos, incluindo aquisição de terras, servidões de conservação e promoção de práticas sustentáveis. Links importantes Site da Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/en-us/ Site do Podcast Green Hour: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/

Episode 4 | The Road to COP30 – A Series with The Nature Conservancy In the fourth episode of our six-part series, we sit down with Lisa Ferguson, Director of Regenerative Economies & Community Finance for The Nature Conservancy, and Juliana Simões, Deputy Manager, Indigenous People & Local Community Strategy. 🎧 In this episode, we explore: - How the socio-bioeconomy offers a just and sustainable development pathway for the Amazon - The role of diverse value chains—from açaí to Brazil nuts—in protecting biodiversity while fueling thriving local economies - Pará’s pioneering Bioeconomy Plan and its potential to become a global model of inclusive, nature-based development - Why empowering Indigenous peoples and local communities is essential to scaling sustainable solutions in the Amazon ➡️ Subscribe to The Green Hour Podcast and follow the full Road to COP30 series for more in-depth conversations with global sustainability leaders. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. About The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental nonprofit organization that works to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Founded in 1951 in the United States, TNC partners with local communities, governments, and private businesses to protect biodiversity and address climate change through various methods, including land purchases, conservation easements, and the promotion of sustainable practices. Important Links The Nature Conservancy website: https://www.nature.org/en-us/ The Green Hour Podcast website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/

Episode 3 | The Road to COP30 – A Series with The Nature ConservancyFreshwater is the Amazon’s lifeblood—nourishing millions of people, sustaining diverse fisheries, and regulating global climate patterns. Yet these critical ecosystems are under mounting pressure from deforestation, pollution, and climate change.In this third episode of our six-part series, we sit down with Flavia Rocha Loures, Global Freshwater Policy Advisor for The Nature Conservancy, and Fernanda Silva, Amazon Freshwater Fisheries Scientist.🎧 In this episode, we explore:- Why Amazon freshwater ecosystems are central to food security, cultural identity, and climate resilience- The threats facing rivers, lakes, and fisheries across the region- Policy and science-driven solutions that can safeguard these waters for generations to come➡️ Subscribe to The Green Hour Podcast and follow the full Road to COP30 series for more in-depth conversations with global sustainability leaders. ________________________________________About The Green Hour PodcastThe Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action.About The Nature ConservancyThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental nonprofit organization that works to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Founded in 1951 in the United States, TNC partners with local communities, governments, and private businesses to protect biodiversity and address climate change through various methods, including land purchases, conservation easements, and the promotion of sustainable practices.Important LinksThe Nature Conservancy website: https://www.nature.org/en-us/The Green Hour Podcast website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/