This seven-episode series explores the biodiversity within Latin America, with a special focus on the Amazon Rainforest. In partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Latin America, ten leaders discuss a range of topics focused on biodiversity. These topics include bird species, freshwater protection, indigenous communities, regenerative agriculture, finance mechanisms, and policy. Join us over the next 7 weeks as we journey through Latin America to understand the region’s biodiversity and learn about The Nature Conservancy's work in the region.
The Biodiversity Series: Conversations from Latin America
- Ep. 1: Overview of the Amazon Rainforest and Biodiversity with Ian Thompson, Director to Accelerate Impact in the Latin America Region for The Nature Conservancy
- Ep. 2: Biodiversity in Colombia: Birds with Tomas Walschburger, Senior Scientist in Colombia for The Nature Conservancy
- Ep. 3: Freshwater Protection and Biodiversity with Silvia Benitez, Freshwater Director in Latin America for The Nature Conservancy
- Ep. 4: The Role of Indigenous Communities in the Amazon Rainforest with Gabriela Celi, Coordinator of the Ecuadorian Amazon Strategy for The Nature Conservancy, and Isai Victorino, Community-Based Conservation Leader in Colombia for The Nature Conservancy
- Ep. 5: Finance Mechanisms for Biodiversity with Daniel Ballesta Quintana, Director of Sustainable Debt in the Americas for The Nature Conservancy, and Julie Robinson, Belize Program Director for the Nature Conservancy
- Ep. 6: Regenerative Agriculture with Mauricio Nunez Regueiro, Gran Chaco Lead for The Nature Conservancy
- Ep. 7: Policy Driving Biodiversity with Catalina Gongora, Policy Leader in Colombia for The Nature Conservancy, and Karen Oliveira, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations in Brazil for The Nature Conservancy
