The Future Is Female: Sustainable Development — Science Panels of the Amazon & Congo Basin

The Amazon and Congo Basin rainforests are two of Earth’s most vital ecosystems, yet they face threats that could forever alter their futures—and ours. These ecosystems are under immense pressure from deforestation, exploitation, and the mounting impacts of climate change. Established under the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN), the Science Panel for the Amazon and the Science Panel for the Congo Basin are bringing together the world’s leading scientists, Indigenous voices, and policymakers to deliver solutions that could shape the future of these vital regions. On this episode of The Future Is Female, Melisa Idris speaks with Emma Torres, Vice President for the Americas, and Head of the New York office for the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. She’s also the Strategic Coordinator of the Science Panel for the Amazon, and the Science Panel for the Congo Basin.