With the UN Climate Summit on September 24 demanding a clear plan for a sustainable future, many are asking: What does real, on-the-ground climate action look like?

In this eye-opening interview from the World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, UNESCO's Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences Lidia Brito explains exactly that. She reveals how UNESCO tackles the interconnected crises of climate change and biodiversity loss by promoting harmony between humankind and nature.

Brito shares powerful insights into how UNESCO's biosphere reserves are acting as living laboratories, collecting crucial data on everything from changing water cycles to species loss. She argues that international cooperation is our only path forward, as the effects of climate change know no boundaries.

This is not just a high-level discussion; it's a look into the practical, science-based solutions that are already helping communities adapt to a warmer climate, manage precious resources like water, and build a more sustainable future for all.