Join us as host Erika Schiller, Dr. Stuart Pimm, Founder of Saving Nature, and Luis Mazariegos, Founder of Bioconservancy Foundation  talk about their collaborative conservation efforts in partnership with ClimeCo to protect and restore Colombia's Andean cloud forests. Together, they discuss how this project utilizes carbon credits to support sustained conservation, creating environmental and socioeconomic benefits. Through community involvement and rigorous scientific research, their efforts illustrate the potential for biodiversity to flourish when aligned with sustainability goals. Additionally, Stuart and Luis share insights from COP16 in Cali, Colombia, where discussions centered on the urgent need to protect biodiversity hotspots like tropical forests. They highlight the event's focus on increasing resources for biodiversity protection and fostering partnerships across sectors, from indigenous communities to policymakers.  Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media to be notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in! Episode Resources:  Protecting Colombia’s Andean Cloud Forests for Decarbonization, Biodiversity Restoration, and Social Impact: https://www.climeco.com/newsroom/protecting-colombias-andean-cloud-forests-for-decarbonization-biodiversity-restoration-and-social-impact/  ClimeCo Projects Benefit Communities Around The Globe: https://www.climeco.com/insights-library/climeco-projects-benefit-communities-around-the-globe/  Forest Fragmentation & Biodiversity Byways: https://www.climeco.com/insights-library/forest-fragmentation-biodiversity-byways/  The COVID-19 pandemic is intricately linked to biodiversity loss and ecosystem health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8580505/  Deforestation is leading to more infectious diseases in humans: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/deforestation-leading-to-more-infectious-diseases-in-humans