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

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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/

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