In this episode, we dive into the critical conversations from COP 29 in Baku, building on the progress made at the Biodiversity COP in Cali. Caro and Diego discuss the urgent need to integrate biodiversity and climate action with Astrid Schomaker, the UN's Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, highlighting how these crises are two sides of the same coin. From national strategies to global finance, they explore key initiatives like the Cali Fund and the role of businesses in driving sustainability, we unpacked the synergies between conventions, the complexities of resource mobilization, and the pivotal role of local and indigenous communities in safeguarding our planet's future.