NWT $375M Plan: Economy & Environment in Harmony 🌿
This initiative demonstrates that conservation and economic development aren’t at odds—they’re two sides of the same coin.
Pine Cones Don’t Fly 🌰
Fournier delivered a clear-eyed, action-packed strategy to resuscitate Canada’s forests, which are under siege from wildfire damage at a rate that makes “natural recovery” look laughable.
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 🌱🇧🇷
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 🇨🇦🌎
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 🗞️
EU deforestation law, corporate ESG monitoring, and more!
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
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 🌊
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 👊
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? 🌎💚
Scholars from MIT and Shell have thoughts.
Mapping Deforestation: TreeMap’s Impact in Indonesia 🌍🌱
TreeMap is focused on Indonesia, where it leverages satellite data to track deforestation in real time.