Protecting and Restoring the Rainforest: A Conversation with Dreya Burbank

In this podcast episode, Dan Keeler talks with Dreya Burbank, co-founder of Savimbo, who is working in the Colombian Amazon to help indigenous communities protect and restore the rainforest. They discuss the importance of biodiversity credits in developing a framework for assessing environmental impact. Dreya shares her journey from studying various medical methodologies to advocating for conservation and the use of traditional plants to improve health. They also delve into the driving forces behind deforestation, including mining, logging, and the extractive economies. The conversation highlights the need for local funding and the potential of biodiversity credits to provide a sustainable solution.