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  ...