Phoebe Weston, a biodiversity reporter for The Guardian, shares insights from the COP16 biodiversity summit in Cali, Colombia. She highlights the humorous yet stark realities facing delegates, including their unique lodging arrangements. The conversation dives into the significant funding gaps for biodiversity, stressing the $700 billion needed for effective conservation. Weston also discusses efforts to protect the endangered cotton-top tamarin, alongside urgent topics like indigenous rights and the interconnectedness of climate and biodiversity challenges.

Global environment editor Jon Watts and biodiversity reporter Phoebe Weston discuss UK parties' climate pledges. They analyze the level of action needed, comparing manifestos and exploring parties' approaches. Scientists urge ambitious steps to combat the climate crisis and biodiversity threats. Voters' concerns clash with politicians' focus on other issues.

Phoebe Weston and Ruth Tingay discuss the illegal killing of birds of prey on grouse moors, focusing on the case of Susie, a hen harrier whose chicks were killed. They delve into the world of grouse shooting, its history and conservation conflict, as well as personal challenges and harassment faced by conservationists.