The Green Hour

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 i...

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 gl...

Episode 2 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks In this episode, we sit down with Donovan Jooste , Rhino Rewilding Project Manager at African Parks , to explore the groundbreaking Rhino Rewild Project . In September 2023, African Parks acquired the world’s largest captive rhino breeding operation—securing the land, equipment, and all 2,000 southern white rhinos , representing...

To kick off our new series, Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks , we sit down with Peter Fearnhead, CEO of African Parks Network. In this episode, we explore the organization’s groundbreaking $1 billion commitment to conservation , aimed at scaling their impact across the continent. Peter shares insights into African Parks’ ambitious plan to expand from managing 23 protected a...

Coming June 2025 – Conservation Across Africa is a six-episode series in collaboration with African Parks , highlighting the people, partnerships, and protected areas driving one of the most ambitious conservation efforts on the continent. 🎧 Episode Guide: Episode 1: Overview of African Parks and the $1B Conservation Commitment 🎙️ Peter Fearnhead, CEO of African Parks Network 📅 Coming June 3, 20...

On this episode of The Green Hour, we speak with Mutuma Muriuki, Founder of Eco Bristo , a company on a mission to empower sustainable farming by providing alternative, affordable, and eco-friendly pest-control technology and solutions. In this episode, we discuss: 🕰️ The History of Pesticide Use across Africa ⚠️ The Environmental, Social & Health Risks of Pesticides ☀️ Eco Bristo’s Solution:...

On this episode of The Green Hour, we sit down with Gerald Torres , Professor of Environmental Justice and Law at Yale University, Board Chair of Earth Day, and Trustee of the Natural Resources Defense Council. In this episode, we dive into: 🌱 The crucial role of Native peoples in environmental conservation 🌍 The disproportionate impacts of climate change, pollution, and resource extraction on N...

This week on The Green Hour , we sit down with Quill Robinson , Assistant Director and Associate Fellow at the Energy Security and Climate Change Program for CSIS and Senior Adviser with ConservAmerica , to explore what U.S. climate policy could look like under a second Trump administration. How much will it diverge from Biden’s approach, and what key policies could be reversed or reshaped? We bre...

On this episode of The Green Hour, we’re joined by Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech Corp., to discuss their innovative process for recovering precious metals from diesel catalytic converters. In this episode: 🔧 Understanding catalytic converters in gasoline and diesel engines ⚪ The valuable precious metals hidden inside catalytic converters 🧪 How Regenx’s innovative chemical separation proces...

On this episode of The Green Hour , we’re joined by Sydney Rodman, CEO of Green Revival, to explore an innovative solution to the invasive species crisis—transforming these plants into valuable biomass supply chains. In This Episode: 📉 The Growing Problem: How invasive plant species are impacting U.S. ecosystems 🌾 Turning a Crisis into Opportunity: Sourcing invasive plants for sustainable biomas...

On this episode of The Green Hour , we sit down with Dan Koukol, CEO of Digit Software , to explore how Digit is transforming the manufacturing and recycling industries. Dan shares insights into how their innovative software solution is helping manufacturers streamline operations, uncover new opportunities, and enhance overall efficiency. In This Episode: 👎 Why many recyclers are still relying on...

Closing the Funding Gap for SDG-related investments in Developing Countries In the final episode of our Concordia Summit Series, we speak with Naomi Nwokolo, Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact Nigeria , about the staggering $2.5 trillion funding gap for SDG-related investments in developing countries. Join us as we unpack: 🌍 The UN's report reveals we’re only on track to achi...

Calculate your Building's Carbon Footprint Easily with this Tool! On Episode 9 of the Concordia Summit Series we sit down with Erika Gupta, Head of Sustainability for Siemens Financial Services. Learn about Siemens' newly launched Decarbonization Business Optimizer (DBO™)—a powerful tool that: ✅ Delivers baseline carbon assessments ✅ Identifies efficient pathways to Net Zero ✅ Adapts to your fa...

Proteger 500.000 acres de selva amazónica de la extracción de petróleo En el episodio 8 de la serie Summit nos sentamos con Nemonte Nenquimo y Mitch Anderson, cofundadores de Amazon Frontlines . En este episodio, exploraremos sus memorias recién publicadas, 'We Will Be Jaguars', que comparten la historia de vida de Nemonte, la sabiduría ancestral de su pueblo y la lucha indígena para proteger el A...

Protecting 500,000 Acres of Amazon Rainforest from Oil Extraction On Episode 8 of the Concordia Summit Series we sit down with Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson, Co-founders of Amazon Frontlines . In this episode, we’ll explore their newly released memoir, 'We Will Be Jaguars', which shares Nemonte’s life story, her people’s ancestral wisdom, and the Indigenous fight to protect the Amazon. We’ll...

Providing Clean Water to a New Person Every 10 Seconds! Join us LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in NYC as we sit down with Greg Allgood, VP of Water & Health for World Vision . Together, we explore the global clean water crisis and how World Vision’s groundbreaking Global WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Business Plan is making a difference. In this episode, we dive into the scale o...

The Future of Electric Mobility in the U.S. LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in NYC, we sit down with Hooman Shahidi, CEO of EVPassport to discuss electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. EVPassport is a user-friendly EV charging network that lets drivers charge without needing an app. In this episode, we’ll dive into U.S. EV policy, the surge in EV demand, and how EVPassport is driving...

Building Resilient Food Systems across Europe LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in NYC, we sit down with Richard Zaltzman, CEO of EIT Food , to explore the transformative potential of regenerative agriculture. EIT Food, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, is a Knowledge and Innovation Community supported by the European Union, dedicated to making our food systems more sustaina...

The Role of Youth in Leading Climate Action LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in NYC, we sit down with Michael Nyenhuis, CEO of UNICEF USA , to explore the vital role young people play in tackling the climate crisis. UNICEF USA, part of a global effort spanning 190+ countries, is empowering youth to drive meaningful change through initiatives like Green Rising and Green Skilling. Learn how UNI...

Reducing Scope 3 Emissions through 70,000 Suppliers! LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City with Jason Weller, Global Chief Sustainability Officer for JBS Foods —one of the world’s largest food companies. Operating across 15+ countries and serving 190 nations, JBS is a major player in beef, pork, and chicken production. In this episode, Jason Weller dives into the challenges of man...

Electrifying 300M Africans by 2030! LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City with Andy Herscowitz, CEO of the Mission 300 Accelerator. In this episode, Andy Herscowitz explains Mission 300 , an initiative to provide access to electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. Mission 300 is possible through the collective efforts of the World Bank Group, African Development Bank (AfDB), Th...

African Parks Unveils a $1B Initiative to Conservation Across Africa! LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City with Peter Fearnhead, CEO of African Parks Network . In this episode, Peter Fearnhead explains the bold commitment of $1 Billion to scale African Parks' protected areas from 22 areas to 30 areas by 2030. Watch on YouTube Visit our Website

This ten-episode series was recorded live at the Concordia Annual Summit during Climate Week in New York City. Throughout this series, we’ll explore a diverse range of topics, including energy access, large-scale conservation efforts, the climate impact of cattle and beef production, youth leadership in climate action, regenerative agriculture, EV charging infrastructure, water access and health,...

LIVE from the Bright Energy Forum at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, Georgia, with Michael Chanin, CEO of Cherry Street Energy . This event brought together public, private, and non-profit leaders in Atlanta, Georgia to explore clean energy solutions. In this episode, we discuss: Cross-Sector Collaboration for Clean Energy Goals Using Renewable Energy to Reduce Scope 2 Emissions...

In the seventh (and final) episode of our series, we discuss public 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. In this episode, we explore: Policy's role in biodiversity conservation Biodiversity policies in Latin America Bioecon...