Inside COP30 with Tulio Andrade: Digital Tools, Human Judgment, and the Road to 2035

The Tech Humanist Show

How can technology and indigenous wisdom come together to help humanity solve the climate crisis?

In this episode, Kate O’Neill sits down with Tullio Andrade, chief strategist for COP30, as Brazil prepares to host the first UN climate conference in the Amazon. Dive into a dynamic conversation about the intersection of digital innovation, indigenous knowledge, and global climate action. Learn how satellite monitoring, AI, and community-driven solutions are reshaping our fight against climate change—and how YOU can help build a future that’s both human-centered and planet-centered. Don’t miss this inspiring look at the tech-powered path to a more sustainable world!

Topics Covered:
Interdisciplinary climate strategy
Role of indigenous wisdom
Integrating technology with traditional knowledge
Satellite forest monitoring and AI Community participation in climate solutions
Inclusion and accessibility at COP 30 Scaling climate finance with tech
Mindset shifts in tech and climate sectors

Connect with: Tulio Andrade
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Episode Chapters
00:00:05 – Introduction and episode overview
00:00:17 – Tullio Andrade’s interdisciplinary background
00:00:41 – Role at COP 30 and Brazil’s climate strategy
00:02:04 – Impact of philosophy, cybernetics, and complexity in climate negotiations
00:06:24 – Indigenous wisdom and the People’s COP
00:13:16 – Synthesis of traditional knowledge and technology
00:19:00 – Brazil’s satellite forest monitoring
00:24:55 – Ensuring community-led climate solutions
00:29:28 – Barriers and digital democratization at COP
00:35:52 – Importance of scaling climate finance
00:41:57 – Call to action for the tech community
00:46:33 – Closing thoughts: intentionality and agency
00:47:40 – Outro and credits