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Global Forum on the Future of Forest Monitoring 🌍🌳

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Global Forum on the Future of Forest Monitoring 🌍🌳

By uniting expertise from across the globe, the event aims to strengthen the development of robust forest monitoring systems that align with global climate commitments, like the Paris Agreement.

Native Seed Laws Challenge Brazil’s Reforestation 🌱🇧🇷

Native Seed Laws Challenge Brazil’s Reforestation 🌱🇧🇷

Brazil’s legislation doesn’t yet support a sustainable native seed market that can keep pace with its restoration goals.

Canadian Philanthropists Pledge Record $405M for Climate Action 🇨🇦🌎

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Canadian Philanthropists Pledge Record $405M for Climate Action 🇨🇦🌎

Together, these leaders are helping set Canada’s ESG agenda by pushing climate goals to the forefront of philanthropic priorities.

Weekly News Roundup November 14 🗞️

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Weekly News Roundup November 14 🗞️

EU deforestation law, corporate ESG monitoring, and more!

WWF Tool Helps Banks Spot Environmental Crime Risks 🕵️‍♂️"

WWF Tool Helps Banks Spot Environmental Crime Risks 🕵️‍♂️"

“Despite its rapid growth, environmental crime is rarely seen as a serious risk by financial institutions"

Scientific Models Trust the Land to Soak Up Lots of CO₂ – the Reality is a Lot More Messy

Scientific Models Trust the Land to Soak Up Lots of CO₂ – the Reality is a Lot More Messy

Large-scale CO₂ removal depends on there being vast amounts of land to store carbon in trees and soil.

Mangrove Makeover: Restoring Coasts for Carbon & Clean Seas 🌊

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Mangrove Makeover: Restoring Coasts for Carbon & Clean Seas 🌊

With data-driven approaches leading the way, we can track pollution levels, optimize carbon storage, and make informed choices that maximize mangroves' environmental impact.

Philippines Tree Planting Gets Props from World Bank 👊

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Philippines Tree Planting Gets Props from World Bank 👊

The NGP’s success story proves that reforestation isn’t just for tree huggers —it's a smart economic move, too.

Do We Have Enough Land to Save the Planet? 🌎💚

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Do We Have Enough Land to Save the Planet? 🌎💚

Scholars from MIT and Shell have thoughts.

Mapping Deforestation: TreeMap’s Impact in Indonesia 🌍🌱

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Mapping Deforestation: TreeMap’s Impact in Indonesia 🌍🌱

TreeMap is focused on Indonesia, where it leverages satellite data to track deforestation in real time.

Anti-Corruption: The Missing Ingredient in the G20’s Sustainable Development Push

Anti-Corruption: The Missing Ingredient in the G20’s Sustainable Development Push

The G20 Rio Summit is a critical opportunity to drive forward financial integrity reforms and secure a win for sustainable development

Restoring Ecosystems: Satellite & Laser Imaging for Monitoring 🛰️

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Restoring Ecosystems: Satellite & Laser Imaging for Monitoring 🛰️

This combined approach led to impressive results in the study, with a 7,509 km² increase in restored vegetation and over 90% accuracy in health assessments.