118. Protecting Our Planet with Cristian Samper
You probably heard last week was Climate Week and UNGA. But, what actually happened?
To cover it all, we get into the cornucopia of methane reduction announcements from countries across the world, a quick update on China, and a special focus this week on the announcement of the \u2018Protecting Our Planet Challenge\u2019, an announcement that saw 9 philanthropic organisations, including the Bezos Earth Fund, collectively commit $5 billion of funds to the 30x30 campaign.\xa0
We explore what this funding announcement means for the campaign, what effect this could have on government ambition and commitment to biodiversity as we gear up for COP26, and how this is a goal every single one of us can unite behind.
Joining us this week is Cristia\u0301n Samper, President and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). Cristi\xe1n played a key role in convening the 9 organizations to launch the Protecting Our Planet Challenge. It marks the largest-ever philanthropic commitment to nature conservation and a significant step in addressing the triple crisis that threatens our planet \u2013 climate change, nature loss and economic insecurity.
Thanks for listening! Stick around \u2018til the end for a live performance of 'Ocean' by special musical guest Palmaria!
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Mentioned links from the episode:
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Read the Sierra Club\u2019s rundown of \u2018Climate Night'
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Thank you to our guest this week:\xa0
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Cristia\u0301n Samper
President and CEO | Wildlife Conservation Society
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Wildlife Conservation Society
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Bezos Earth Fund\xa0
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High Ambition Coalition (HAC)\xa0 for Nature & People (30x30 campaign)
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Amazing music this week was from Palmaria!
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Palmaria
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Also, check out their live performance music video for \u2018Ocean\u2019!
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