In this episode of How Could We?, Daniel Zimmer from ⁠EIT Climate-KIC⁠ joins us just after returning from COP16, the UN’s Biodiversity Summit hosted by Colombia. In this conversation, we explore the challenges faced by indigenous communities, who manage 80% of the world’s biodiversity but are increasingly threatened by deforestation and land degradation. Daniel shares insights on the pressing need for finance—estimated at $700 billion by 2030—and the critical importance of ensuring that this funding reaches local levels, where it can have a meaningful impact. We also discuss the tension between agricultural expansion - driven by rising demand for meat and land and biodiversity conservation. Additionally, we explore the role of value chains and the necessity of reconnecting local producers with the benefits derived from their resources. This episode shows the connection between finance, local communities, agricultural practices, and biodiversity, highlighting the need for integrated approaches to tackle these challenges effectively. Join the Climate-KIC Community: https://www.climate-kic.org/sign-up-now/ Visit ⁠climate-kic.org⁠ to learn more and contact us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ if you have any questions. This episode was presented and produced by Anne-Sophie Garrigou.