In the first episode in this series, we sit down with Ian Thompson, Director of Accelerate Impact in Latin America for The Nature Conservancy, to delve into the critical topic of biodiversity in the Amazon Rainforest. Our discussion covers:

• TNC's Conservation Efforts: Insight into The Nature Conservancy's initiatives to protect the Amazon Rainforest.
• Importance of Biodiversity: Understanding the ecological roles and human benefits of biodiversity.
• Amazon's Species Diversity: An overview of the vast array of species inhabiting the Amazon.
• Threats to Biodiversity: The impacts of deforestation and climate change on the Amazon's delicate ecosystem.