The Green Hour

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 also discuss recent victories against Big Oil and the work of Amazon Frontlines, which was recently awarded the Hilton Humanitarian Prize.

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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 of the water crisis, the innovative solutions World Vision is implementing, and the transformative power of collaboration in tackling one of the greatest challenges of...

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 innovation through its Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) model.

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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 sustainable.

Join us as we discuss how regenerative agriculture can boost yields while preserving the environment.

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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 UNICEF is equipping the next generation to lead climate action and build a sustainable future for all.

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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 managing a massive supply chain and outlines how JBS is tackling Scope 3 emission reductions on the road to their ambitious 2040 net zero goal.

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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), The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), The Rockefeller Foundation, and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL).

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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.

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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, the impact of Indigenous communities, sustainable business practices in developing countries, and cutting-edge technology for building decarbonization.

The Summit Series 2024: Conversations from the Concordia Annual Summit

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: