Jonathan Watts

Global environmental reporter and organiser of the three-day Amazon boat trip for COP30 reporting; founded Sumoma, a journalism organisation dedicated to forests and their peoples. Appears as the primary on-the-ground reporter describing the voyage, panels and conversations with indigenous leaders.

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Nov 10, 2025 • 28min

Cop ahoy! Sailing up the Amazon to the climate summit

Jonathan Watts, a global environmental reporter and founder of Sumoma, embarks on a three-day Amazon boat trip, gathering insights from indigenous leaders and scientists ahead of COP30. He discusses the significance of Belém as a summit location and why indigenous representation is crucial. Watts shares stories of environmental threats facing native communities, explores the challenges of climate finance, and reflects on what can be achieved through collective imagination and leadership. His journey highlights both urgency and hope in combating climate change.

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