In this episode of The Climate Guru, Brent dives into the critical topic of biodiversity and the outcomes of COP16, the Biodiversity Conference recently held in Cali, Colombia. Explore what biodiversity truly means—the interconnected web of plants, animals, and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth—and why its preservation is vital for humanity's survival. Brent unpacks the promises made at COP15 in Montreal, including funding initiatives, indigenous representation, and biodiversity monitoring, and evaluates the progress (or lack thereof) at COP16. While setbacks, such as the failure to secure essential funding and end harmful subsidies, loomed large, significant strides were made, including granting indigenous peoples a permanent seat at future conferences and ensuring fair profit sharing for developing countries providing genetic resources. Join Brent as he explains the Anthropocene era, the sixth mass extinction, and the human-driven causes threatening biodiversity, such as deforestation, overfishing, habitat loss, and climate change. Learn how preserving natural systems like forests, mangroves, and grass seabeds is critical to mitigating climate impacts and safeguarding Earth's future. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the delicate balance of biodiversity, its global significance, and what we can do to protect it.