The Green Hour

Preston Poag Jr.
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A community of innovators, activists, and government leaders in the world of sustainability. Each week, Preston Poag interviews leaders of sustainability to discuss their successes, failures, and lessons learned in the pursuit of a greener world.

  1. The Road to COP30: Community-Led Conservation of Freshwater & Fisheries with Flavia Rocha Loures and Fernanda Silva

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    The Road to COP30: Community-Led Conservation of Freshwater & Fisheries with Flavia Rocha Loures and Fernanda Silva

    Episode 3 | The Road to COP30 – A Series with The Nature Conservancy Freshwater 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 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/

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  2. The Road to COP30: The Role of Traceability in Combating Deforestation with José Otavio Passos

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    The Road to COP30: The Role of Traceability in Combating Deforestation with José Otavio Passos

    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/

    31 phút
  3. The Road to COP30: Overview of COP30 & Brazil as Host Country with Paula Caballero & Marcio Sztutman

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    The Road to COP30: Overview of COP30 & Brazil as Host Country with Paula Caballero & Marcio Sztutman

    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 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/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

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  4. Coming August 2025: The Road to COP30 with The Nature Conservancy

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    Coming August 2025: The Road to COP30 with The Nature Conservancy

    Coming August 2025 — The Road to COP30 A 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, 2025 Episode 2: The Role of Traceability in Combating Deforestation 🎙️ Jose Passos, Director, Amazon Region 🎙️ Josefina Vecino, Sustainable Soy Coordinator, Gran Chaco Region 📅 Coming August 13, 2025 Episode 3: Community-Led Conservation of Freshwater & Fisheries 🎙️ Flavia Rocha, Global Freshwater Policy Advisor 🎙️ Fernanda Silva, Amazon Freshwater Fisheries Scientist 📅 Coming August 20, 2025 Episode 4: Building a Sociobioeconomy in the Amazon 🎙️ Lisa Ferguson, Director, Regenerative Economies & Community Finance 📅 Coming August 27, 2025 Episode 5: Providing Access to Direct Funding to Indigenous Peoples 🎙️ Carolina Polania, Community-Based Conservation Specialist 🎙️ Fernanda Bartoloto, Climate Policy Specialist 📅 Coming September 3, 2025 Episode 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

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    Conservation Across Africa: Protecting East Africa's Last Known Viable Dugong Population with Evan Trotzuk

    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 strategies Watch 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/

    1 giờ 2 phút
  6. Conservation Across Africa: Saving the Western Lowland Gorilla with Gwili Gibbon

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    Conservation Across Africa: Saving the Western Lowland Gorilla with Gwili Gibbon

    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 species Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_Gz9S_lGjlc?si=pfUoDJZMrBgGE3bS ------------------------------------------------- Watch the Previous Episodes: Episode 1: A $1B Conservation Commitment | https://youtu.be/kLPMX0LT6e4?si=MumM1auAWAlNtDHq Episode 2: Rewilding 2,000 Southern White Rhinos | https://youtu.be/EMt7qTEawfg?si=rLyQe95LYX9FscWX Episode 3: The Largest Land Mammal Migration on Earth | https://youtu.be/f_UvXzZkt_8?si=t70jKDQ_yJKTmect Episode 4: Shoebill Conservation in Bangweulu | https://youtu.be/WBlidHaoxjk?si=dBWd3NeXmvTOvbDI ------------------------------------------------- Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/

    53 phút

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    Conservation Across Africa: Shoebill Conservation in Bangweulu with Maggie Hirschauer

    Episode 4 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks In 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 conservation Discover 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=SYzyAxaSpHvpId63 Episode 2: Rewilding 2,000 Southern White Rhinos | https://youtu.be/EMt7qTEawfg?si=gr-QOOLanjyeg5ve Episode 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/

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    Conservation Across Africa: The Largest Land Mammal Migration with Mike Fay

    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 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. YouTube: https://youtu.be/f_UvXzZkt_8?si=wFn-8vfrl8Wh28-o Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/ Listen to Episode 1 of the Series: https://youtu.be/kLPMX0LT6e4?si=BisZfOPdi_iLAOj7 Listen to Episode 2 of the Series: https://youtu.be/EMt7qTEawfg?si=I0dBBkP2voAph3pv

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A community of innovators, activists, and government leaders in the world of sustainability. Each week, Preston Poag interviews leaders of sustainability to discuss their successes, failures, and lessons learned in the pursuit of a greener world.

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Preston Poag Jr.
  • Năm hoạt động
    2022 - 2025
  • Tập
    90
  • Xếp hạng
    Sạch
  • Bản quyền
    © Preston Poag 2022
  • Trang web chương trình
    The Green Hour

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