Reforestation and carbon credits: what does the future hold?

On October 26, 2023, MORFO hosted a webinar on the future of carbon credits to coincide with the release of a new white paper. Guests included:

• Katy Baker - Natural hazards consultant at UNEP FI
• Pierre-Alexandre Jivoult - EcoTree Product and Innovation Manager
• Casper Van der Tak - Senior Consultant at Nutawa
• Adrien Pages - CEO and co-founder of MORFO

During this webinar, these experts addressed several key topics:

• Understanding the fundamentals: exploring the basics of carbon credits
• Projects focusing on biodiversity and socio-economic benefits
• Monitoring and data: clarifying the importance of data collection in reforestation

About the white paper

This 40-page white paper, drawn up over the course of six months, is aimed at reforestation professionals: investors, project promoters, journalists and organizations.

In this book you will find :

• An inventory of reforestation financing needs
• The search for a virtuous financing model
• An enlightened perspective on the function of carbon credits, preservation and restoration
• Characteristics of quality reforestation projects
• A confrontation of ideas between credit advocates, supporters of quality certificates and promoters of new financing methods.
• This white paper provides valuable information on financing reforestation and dispels common misconceptions.

It also includes:

• 15 interviews with international experts
• A bibliography containing a compilation of +60 sources corresponding to the latest information available
• A brief study of the public's position (on the subject of carbon credits for reforestation).

Read MORFO's full report on "The Future of Reforestation Carbon Credits" by clicking here.