The Green Hour

💬 “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/

Episode 2 | The Road to COP30 – A Series with The Nature Conservancy Deforestation remains one of the most urgent challenges in the global fight against climate change. At the center of this crisis is the Amazon—the world’s largest rainforest and one of Latin America’s most vital ecosystems. In this second episode of our six-part series, we sit down with José Otavio Passos, Director of the Brazilian Amazon for The Nature Conservancy, to unpack the forces driving deforestation—and the solutions that can turn the tide. 🎧 In this episode, we explore: The powerful economic drivers behind deforestationWhy preserving the Amazon creates global climate and biodiversity benefitsHow the Pará Sustainable Cattle Program is transforming cattle ranching with full traceability ➡️ 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 1 | The Road to COP30 – A Series with The Nature Conservancy In this first episode of our six-part series, The Road to COP30, we’re joined by: Paula Caballero, Regional Managing Director, Latin America, The Nature ConservancyMarcio Sztutman, Executive Director, Brazil, The Nature Conservancy Together, they unpack why COP30’s return to Latin America—and specifically to the Amazon in Brazil—is such a powerful global signal. From Brazil’s role as host nation to the convergence of climate action and sustainable development, this conversation sets the stage for what’s at stake on the road to COP30. 🎧 In this episode, we explore: Why COP30 matters for Latin America and the worldBrazil’s unique role in shaping climate negotiationsThe importance of Indigenous leadership and local solutions ➡️ 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 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/Get a Copy of Paula Caballero's "Redefining Development: The Extraordinary Genesis of the Sustainable Development Goals": https://www.amazon.com/Redefining-Development-Extraordinary-Genesis-Sustainable/dp/1955055262

Coming August 2025 — The Road to COP30A six-episode podcast series in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy exploring the bold ideas and on-the-ground solutions shaping Latin America’s path to COP30 in Belém, Brazil.🎧 Episode Guide:Episode 1: Overview of COP30 & Brazil as a Host Country🎙️ Paula Caballero, Regional Managing Director, Latin America🎙️ Marcio Sztutman, Executive Director, Brazil📅 Coming August 6, 2025Episode 2: The Role of Traceability in Combating Deforestation🎙️ Jose Passos, Director, Amazon Region🎙️ Josefina Vecino, Sustainable Soy Coordinator, Gran Chaco Region📅 Coming August 13, 2025Episode 3: Community-Led Conservation of Freshwater & Fisheries🎙️ Flavia Rocha, Global Freshwater Policy Advisor🎙️ Fernanda Silva, Amazon Freshwater Fisheries Scientist📅 Coming August 20, 2025Episode 4: Building a Sociobioeconomy in the Amazon🎙️ Lisa Ferguson, Director, Regenerative Economies & Community Finance📅 Coming August 27, 2025Episode 5: Providing Access to Direct Funding to Indigenous Peoples🎙️ Carolina Polania, Community-Based Conservation Specialist🎙️ Fernanda Bartoloto, Climate Policy Specialist📅 Coming September 3, 2025Episode 6: Rethinking Carbon Markets🎙️ Julio Giraldo, Carbon Markets Lead, Latin America🎙️ Beatriz Machado, Senior International Climate Policy Advisor📅 Coming September 10, 2025🔔 Subscribe now and join us on the road to the most important climate dialogue of the year

Episode 6 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks In the final episode of our six-part series, we’re joined by Evan Trotzuk, Bazaruto Research & Monitoring Coordinator at African Parks, to explore efforts to protect East Africa’s last known viable dugong population. Once widespread along the continent’s eastern coastline, dugongs are now on the brink—making Bazaruto Archipelago National Park a critical stronghold for their survival. 🎧 Tune in as we discuss: • Why dugongs are so rare in Africa • The ecological importance of Bazaruto• How research and monitoring are shaping conservation strategiesWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RRuJrourygs?si=L0bVHp6GprXzZ0WA-------------------------------------------------Watch the Previous Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyHkzzoY7xd6kNLYKIxtoDmU&si=6t8zVojdl6v863Sc-------------------------------------------------Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/

Episode 5 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks In this episode, we’re joined by Gwili Gibbon, Conservation Manager at African Parks to explore efforts to protect one of Africa’s most iconic and critically endangered species — the Western Lowland Gorilla. Found deep within the rainforests of Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of Congo, this species faces immense pressure from poaching, disease, and habitat loss. Tune in as we discuss: 🌿 The challenges of conserving gorillas in dense rainforest ecosystems 🛡️ The role of rangers and community-led protection efforts📈 What long-term survival looks like for this elusive speciesWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_Gz9S_lGjlc?si=pfUoDJZMrBgGE3bS-------------------------------------------------Watch the Previous Episodes:Episode 1: A $1B Conservation Commitment | https://youtu.be/kLPMX0LT6e4?si=MumM1auAWAlNtDHqEpisode 2: Rewilding 2,000 Southern White Rhinos | https://youtu.be/EMt7qTEawfg?si=rLyQe95LYX9FscWXEpisode 3: The Largest Land Mammal Migration on Earth | https://youtu.be/f_UvXzZkt_8?si=t70jKDQ_yJKTmectEpisode 4: Shoebill Conservation in Bangweulu | https://youtu.be/WBlidHaoxjk?si=dBWd3NeXmvTOvbDI-------------------------------------------------Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/

Episode 4 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African ParksIn this episode, we’re joined by Maggie Hirschauer, Shoebill Program Manager at African Parks, to explore one of the most fascinating and elusive birds in Africa — the Shoebill.Found in the remote Bangweulu Wetlands of Zambia, the Shoebill is known for its prehistoric appearance, massive bill, and mysterious behavior.We dive into:• The Shoebill’s unique biology and behavior• Why it’s one of the most vulnerable birds in Africa• African Parks’ groundbreaking captive rearing program• The critical role of local communities in conservationDiscover what it takes to protect one of Africa’s most iconic — and endangered — birds.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WBlidHaoxjk?si=VXbVsjUNgCqWVksD________________________________________Watch the Previous Episodes:Episode 1: A $1B Conservation Commitment | https://youtu.be/kLPMX0LT6e4?si=SYzyAxaSpHvpId63Episode 2: Rewilding 2,000 Southern White Rhinos | https://youtu.be/EMt7qTEawfg?si=gr-QOOLanjyeg5veEpisode 3: The Largest Land Mammal Migration on Earth | https://youtu.be/f_UvXzZkt_8?si=CRH49KtMv5jGkvWW________________________________________Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/

Episode 3 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks In this episode, we sit down with Mike Fay, Landscape Coordinator at African Parks, to dive into the largest land mammal migration on Earth — the annual journey of 6 million antelope across the remote landscapes of South Sudan to Ethiopia.Learn how this little-known migration is being studied, protected, and brought into the global spotlight. ________________________________________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.YouTube: https://youtu.be/f_UvXzZkt_8?si=wFn-8vfrl8Wh28-oWebsite: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/Listen to Episode 1 of the Series: https://youtu.be/kLPMX0LT6e4?si=BisZfOPdi_iLAOj7Listen to Episode 2 of the Series: https://youtu.be/EMt7qTEawfg?si=I0dBBkP2voAph3pv