# Dr. Charles McNeill on the Global Impact and Protection of Tropical Forests

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Podcast: [The G20 Interfaith Forum Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-g20-interfaith-forum-podcast-6710281)
Published: 2025-11-04T19:05:00+00:00
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What is the current status of the tropical forests, and what does it have to do with interfaith dialogue? Join Marianna and Stuart as they learn from climate action expert Dr. Charles McNeill. Dr. McNeill is the founder of the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative (IRI) and former Senior Advisor of Forests & Climate to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) & United Nations Enviroment Programme (UNEP). In this interview he shares with us the importance of the tropical forests, current interfaith climate action, and the needs for future efforts. For more information about Dr. McNeill, visit his site here: https://www.charlesmcneill.org/

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