Weekly News Roundup November 14 🗞️
EU deforestation law, corporate ESG monitoring, and more!
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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.
Brazil’s Amazon Deforestation Drops to 9-Year Low 🇧🇷
However, fire-induced damage isn’t always reflected in deforestation data. Like many countries, Brazil does not classify areas lost to wildfires as deforestation.
Brazil’s $9 Billion Reforestation Plan🌱💸
If managed well, Brazil’s ambitious plan could become a powerful model of how reforestation can drive economic development.
The 5 States Where Environmental Ballot Initiatives Triumphed
Across the country, voters approved spending billions of dollars on climate resilience and conservation.
Verra Extends Deadline for Tree-Planting Projects 🌳⏳
This extra time lets projects adapt to Verra’s more rigorous, science-based approach.
Sweden's Forests Are Thriving—But Only Data Can Prove It 🌲📊
Sweden’s experience highlights the need for a balanced mix of ground-based and satellite data to get the full picture.
Forests Canada: New Name, More Trees, Nationwide Mission 🌲
With Ontario as the starting line, Forests Canada has officially gone national
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Turning Trees into Climate Cash 🌲💸
Experts predict the state’s woodlands could capture millions of tons of CO₂
Finally, Biodiversity Gets Its Own Credit 🌿
Unlike carbon credits, which focus on emissions, Nature Credits are all about concrete biodiversity improvements.
Can New Zealand’s Tree-Planting Save the Planet? 🌲🌏
Native forests may not deliver a quick carbon fix, but they’re crucial for a sustainable, long-term strategy.