“This is not abstract bureaucracy,” he insisted. “These markets can drive real emissions reductions.”

Don’t just scroll—save the owls and the trees.

This initiative demonstrates that conservation and economic development aren’t at odds—they’re two sides of the same coin.

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.

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.

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

EU deforestation law, corporate ESG monitoring, and more!

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

If managed well, Brazil’s ambitious plan could become a powerful model of how reforestation can drive economic development.

This extra time lets projects adapt to Verra’s more rigorous, science-based approach.