Summit Series '25: Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries

Summit Series '25: Angela Gaylard, Head of Biodiversity & Science Support for African Parks

💬 “With environmental DNA, we can measure whether conservation is actually working.” — Angela Gaylard, Head of Biodiversity & Science Support at African Parks. [https://www.africanparks.org/] In Episode 15 of our Concordia [https://concordia.net/] Summit Series, we sit down with Angela Gaylard, Head of Biodiversity & Science Support at African Parks [https://www.africanparks.org/], to explore how science is reshaping modern conservation across some of the world’s most critical ecosystems. This conversation dives into how conservation decisions are made on the ground—and how new tools like environmental DNA are helping bridge the gap between academic science and real-world impact. 👉 What you’ll hear: * How African Parks bridges science and on-the-ground conservation management * Why environmental DNA is transforming biodiversity monitoring * How scientists measure whether restoration efforts are actually working * What it takes to restore ecosystem functionality—not just species counts This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia [https://concordia.net/] Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ [https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/] 🎥 Watch on YouTube: 🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=YQ0Gjj3nG5Dk8JYx [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=YQ0Gjj3nG5Dk8JYx]

Summit Series '25: Mark Viso, CEO of Food for the Hungry, Inc.

💬 “We’ve been seeing the people we work with as recipients. How do we give them agency, power, and ownership?” — Mark Viso, CEO of Food for the Hungry In Episode 14 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Mark Viso, CEO of Food for the Hungry, Inc., to explore how global development is evolving beyond short-term aid toward systems thinking, resilience, and community-led solutions. With more than 50 years of experience working across 20+ countries, Mark breaks down why traditional development models are no longer enough — and how empowering communities with agency, ownership, and voice is key to long-term impact. 👉 What you’ll hear: - Why Food for the Hungry is shifting from project-based aid to systems-level change - What “resilience” really means — from absorbing shocks to transforming entire systems - How community-led development creates stronger, more sustainable outcomes - Why U.S. leadership in global development matters for stability, security, and shared values - The role of innovation, platforms, and emerging technologies in scaling impact This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ [https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/] 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ly-q3RDy-30?si=W6mJm1g36M9yUY0f [https://youtu.be/Ly-q3RDy-30?si=W6mJm1g36M9yUY0f] 🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=1xXMutB2naxMqHCG [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=1xXMutB2naxMqHCG]

Summit Series '25: Dan Foy, Principal at Gallup

💬 “Our mission has always been about giving people a voice — wherever they are in the world.” — Dan Foy, Principal at Gallup In Episode 13 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Dan Foy, Principal and Global Research Leader at Gallup, to explore how Gallup has spent nearly a century elevating the voices of people around the world — and why that mission matters more than ever. From knocking on doors in rural villages to collecting data across 140 countries each year, Dan breaks down how the Gallup World Poll is reshaping our understanding of global well-being, climate anxiety, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the future of youth thriving. 👉 What you’ll hear: - Why Gallup still conducts in-person interviews in more than 100 countries - How the Gallup World Poll measures well-being, food security, financial inclusion, modern slavery, and more - What rising climate anxiety signals about how people experience environmental change - The challenge of gathering data from Indigenous communities — and what we lose without those voices - How climate change is rapidly becoming an economic risk, from insurance markets to household wealth This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ [https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/] 🎥 Watch on YouTube 🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=bRLodz5uzA-FNhf1 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=bRLodz5uzA-FNhf1]

Summit Series '25: Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries

💬 “Every item should find its best home from a circularity perspective.” — Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries In Episode 12 of our Concordia [https://concordia.net/] Summit Series, we sit down with Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries International, to unpack what really happens behind the scenes at one of America’s largest reuse and donation systems — and how Goodwill is positioning itself for the future of circularity. From what happens the moment you drop off a bag of clothes, to how long items stay on shelves, to the rise of resellers and new fiber-sorting technologies, Steve breaks down the full lifecycle of a donated item — and why it matters for our planet. 👉 What you’ll hear: * How Goodwill processes, prices, and moves donated goods through a 4-week retail cycle * What happens when items don’t sell — and how “by-the-pound” outlets keep materials in circulation * Why resellers are now one of Goodwill’s most important shopper groups * The staggering reality that 85% of U.S. textiles end up in landfills * How advanced sorting technologies could unlock high-volume, fiber-specific circularity * Where Goodwill fits as EPR legislation and textile recycling evolve across states * Why keeping goods “in their highest and best use” is both an economic and environmental win This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia [https://concordia.net/] Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ [https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/] 🎥 Watch on YouTube: 🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=MXsAgXTmWFzzoWY1 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=MXsAgXTmWFzzoWY1]

Summit Series '25: Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen

💬 “Culture shapes stories, stories shape leaders, leaders shape policy, and policy shifts the system.” — Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen [https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/] In Episode 11 of our Concordia [https://www.concordia.net/] Summit Series, we sit down with Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen, [https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/] to explore how Global Citizen has mobilized more than 40 million citizen actions, delivered over a billion life-saving interventions, and used the power of pop culture and policy to drive real global change. 👉 What you’ll hear: - How Global Citizen grew from student activism to a worldwide movement - How culture, music, and storytelling influence global policy - Why people still believe in cooperation and solidarity despite global challenges - Insights from his new book "From Ideas to Impact [https://michaelsheldrick.com/book/]" and how anyone can become a “policy entrepreneur” This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________ About The Green Hour Podcast The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action. 🌎 Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/ [https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/] Get a copy of "From Ideas to Impact": https://michaelsheldrick.com/book/ [https://michaelsheldrick.com/book/] 🎥 Watch on YouTube: 🎥 Watch more from the Summit Series ’25: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=1Y_XnjSjWj0lS7yx [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyEFCys09rl4OiibZgERPLdB&si=1Y_XnjSjWj0lS7yx]