Sadaf Hosseini
February 12, 2026
This video is part of: Centre for Nature and Climate
One of the most biodiverse countries on the planet is putting nature first. Brazil hosts 15-20% of the world’s animal and plant species. Its vast territory spans six biomes, from tropical rainforest to savanna - and it holds 10% of the world’s freshwater. From these foundations, Brazil can emerge as the world’s first nature superpower, says Ilona Szabo de Carvalho, president of the Igarapé Institute.
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Sadaf Hosseini
February 12, 2026