re.green

At re.green, we’ve been deeply engaged in conversations about biodiversity and restoration throughout 2024, from local initiatives to global discussions at events like COP16 Colombia. Drawing from these experiences, our Director of Projects, Miguel A. Moraes, has identified key lessons that are critical for shaping the future of restoration and biodiversity. Here are five insights from 2024 on biodiversity, climate, and restoration: (1) Prioritizing Nature Is The Way Towards A Solution Nature-based and ecosystem-based solutions are pivotal for tackling the planetary crisis. These approaches enhance ecosystem resilience, support human livelihoods, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and provide economic, social, and environmental co-benefits. (2) Strive for Nature-Positive Economies “No-net-loss” is not enough. To halt degradation and rebuild natural systems, we must scale up nature-positive and net-gain strategies. Businesses play a crucial role in this shift, transforming supply chains and fostering economies that benefit nature. (3) Integrating Conservation and Restoration Conservation and restoration are two sides of the same coin and must work together at the landscape level. Restoration creates habitats, connects forest patches, and establishes buffer zones, while conservation protects genetic material, animal populations, and ecosystem services essential for restoration. We need integrated approaches to stop deforestation and build a new bioeconomy based on forest goods and services. (4) Biodiversity Credits Are Not The Future: They’re The Present The biodiversity credit market is here now. While still in its early stages, with varied standards and frameworks emerging, high-integrity markets are taking shape. Organizations like the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits (IAPB), Terrasos, and Botanic Gardens Conservation International are leading the way with groundbreaking standards and pilot projects. (5) Companies’ Role as a Benchmark Many stakeholders in biodiversity view us as a benchmark for high-integrity restoration projects, with companies reaching out, eager to learn from our model. We proudly embrace this role, committed to extensive collaboration and knowledge exchange to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet. As we move forward, these lessons remind us of the immense responsibility and opportunity we have to restore ecosystems, combat the planetary crisis, and build a reality where nature and people thrive by acting now. We’re doing it. And we’ll keep on doing it. #EcologicalRestoration #regreen #DeliveringNetZero #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ScienceBasedSolutions #SustainableBusiness

We couldn’t be happier with this end-of-year news: BeZero Carbon has awarded re.green’s restoration project in the Atlantic Forest an AAe rating. The “AA” rating represents a very high probability that the credit will achieve the removal of one ton of CO2 equivalent. The “e” denotes an ex-ante analysis, conducted prior to the issuance of a verified carbon unit (VCU). BeZero Carbon is a reference agency in the carbon classification segment, known for its fully independent evaluation and certification of carbon projects. Its work assesses the likelihood that a project delivers on its climate claims. Through rigorous technical and scientific analysis, BeZero assigns a grade or rating based on the project’s expected environmental impact. This process helps clients better understand carbon projects and make informed climate decisions, fostering greater accountability and impact. Among BeZero’s available ratings for ex-ante credits, which include over 150 nature-based projects, less than 4% globally have achieved an AA rating—the highest issued so far for ARR projects (Afforestation, Reforestation, and Restoration) in the Americas. The AA rating also reflects the reliability of the data provided and the ability of carbon capture actions to endure over time. This recognition underscores that our projects are not only highly efficient in carbon sequestration but also durable, thanks to our scientific and operational expertise in large-scale forest restoration. In the Atlantic Forest, our efforts have already created over 120 jobs and provided training to more than 220 people through over 15 workshops on topics such as seed collection and meliponiculture (native bee farming). The projects evaluated by BeZero for this rating—Ouro Verde and Belo Horizonte—were our first initiatives, spanning 3,000 hectares and involving the planting of over 1.5 million seedlings from more than 140 native species of the Atlantic Forest. We are immensely proud to end the year on a high note with this recognition of our intensive work in recreating over 11,000 hectares of native forests across the Atlantic Forest and the Amazon. We remain committed to science-based and biodiversity-driven actions, ensuring the integrity of our initiatives and the permanence of the benefits for nature and people alike. Check out the full story on Quantum: https://lnkd.in/dWNeycvs #EcologicalRestoration #regreen #DeliveringNetZero #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #Sustainability #SustainableBusiness

Bernardo Strassburg, our founder and chief scientist, and Pedro Brancalion, our project coordinator, have been featured in the 2024 edition of Clarivate Analytics’ “Highly Cited Researchers” list. Among the 6,636 scientists worldwide recognized, 16 are from Brazil. The company celebrates researchers who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their fields. This is the second time our colleagues have been included in this ranking – an acknowledgment underlining the top-tier research and community-wide contributions of re.green’s scientific team. Congratulations, once more, to Bernardo and Pedro on this recognition! #EcologicalRestoration #regreen #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ScienceBasedSolutions #SustainableBusiness

We’re proud to have contributed to two key projects in Rio Claro, São Paulo, by donating native Atlantic Forest seedlings. • 100 seedlings were donated to the Araucária Project, an initiative by Unesp that won the 2nd edition of the Challenge Campus 2030 Competition. By applying Nature-based Solutions (NbS), this project aims to serve as a model for urban restoration projects across Brazil. • 400 seedlings went to Mutirão do Horto, a volunteer-led project dedicated to enhancing biodiversity in the Edmundo Navarro de Andrade State Forest, a protected area managed by Fundação Florestal. The donated seedlings - Capixingui, Jatobá and Canafístula among them - are now part of efforts that align with our commitment to lasting and regenerative contributions to nature. #EcologicalRestoration #regreen #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ScienceBasedSolutions #SustainableBusiness

We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner with Bee2Be to provide meliponiculture training in Prado, Bahia. This time, the course introduced 15 residents of the Pontinha community to the basics of stingless bee breeding, with a particular focus on the uruçu-amarela bee, an important native pollinator in the region. Through hands-on workshops, participants learned practical skills in bee management and the production of high-quality honey, propolis, and pollen. To help them get started, each participant received hive boxes and essential tools for their journey as producers. Meliponiculture offers more than an additional source of income; it strengthens the local economy while contributing to biodiversity. As excellent pollinators, these native bees play a crucial role in restoring native forests. #EcologicalRestoration #regreen #DeliveringNetZero #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #Sustainability #SustainableBusiness

We believe that nothing grand is built alone. That's why we are one of the founding members of the Brazil Restoration & Bioeconomy Finance Coalition (BRB Finance Coalition), a milestone among collective efforts seeking solutions to the complex climate and social crisis. Yesterday, ahead of the G20 meetings, President Biden announced the coalition and its ambitious goals: to conserve and restore at least 5 million hectares of Brazilian forests, help sequester a minimum of 1 gigaton of CO2 emissions, and invest $500 million in initiatives to benefit indigenous and local communities. In addition to driving the bioeconomy, these goals foster a regenerative approach to creating wealth. We are proudly standing alongside leaders from the public, private, philanthropic, and civil society sectors, including Instituto Arapyaú, Banco do Brasil, Biomas, BNDES, BTG Pactual, Conservação Internacional (CI-Brasil), USAID, IDB Invest, Instituto Clima e Sociedade (iCS), Instituto Itaúsa, MOMBAK, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Régia Capital, The World Bank Group, and the World Economic Forum. Together, we share a belief that solving global challenges requires collaboration and partnership among diverse players to achieve real impact at scale. It’s an honor to be part of this initiative that places native forest restoration at the center of creating a new biodiversity-driven economy, positioning Brazil to lead the way in driving impactful change. Discover more about this initiative here: https://lnkd.in/d6F6HhW9 ___ [PT] Acreditamos que nada grandioso se constrói sozinho. Por isso, somos um dos membros fundadores da Coalizão Brasil para o Financiamento da Restauração e da Bioeconomia (Coalizão BRB), um marco entre os movimentos coletivos de soluções para a complexa crise climática e social. Ontem, antes do início das reuniões do G20, o presidente Biden fez o anúncio da coalizão, que tem metas ousadas: conservar e restaurar, pelo menos, 5 milhões de hectares de florestas brasileiras, ajudar a sequestrar, no mínimo, 1 gigatonelada de emissões de CO2 e investir US$ 500 milhões em iniciativas para beneficiar comunidades indígenas e locais. Além de impulsionar a bioeconomia, essas metas estimulam uma lógica regenerativa de produção de riqueza. Estamos orgulhosamente ao lado de lideranças dos setores público, privado, filantrópico e da sociedade civil. Um grupo que, assim como nós, acredita que solução para os grandes desafios globais demanda ou depende da colaboração e parceria entre diversos atores para gerar resultados e benefícios em escala. É uma honra fazer parte desse pacto que coloca a restauração de florestas nativas no centro da criação de uma nova economia baseada na biodiversidade e fortalece a capacidade do Brasil em ser protagonista da mudança. #regreen #Biodiversity #Sustainability

“Much of what we are doing today is about advancing our company as well as the sector,” said Thiago Picolo, our CEO, during a panel discussion at the Climate Alliances event, where he addressed the challenges of restructuring Brazil’s restoration supply chain. The gathering, organized by Salesforce, ICC Brasil and Natura, focused on the Brazilian carbon market and the need to establish the SBCE – Brazilian Emissions Trading System. Thiago emphasized the importance of regulatory frameworks in building predictability and security for producers and investors in Brazil’s carbon market. He also outlined the principles that uphold the quality and integrity of re.green’s restoration projects: transparency, an experienced scientific team, a solid financial structure, and a long-term vision. “We’re not just planting trees; we’re restoring a forest with all its co-benefits.” The producers’ panel, moderated by Gabriella Dorlhiac, Executive Director at ICC Brasil, included insights from Hamilton Condack, President of Projeto RECA, and Garo Batmanian, General Director of the Brazilian Forest Service of Ministério do Meio Ambiente e Mudança do Clima. The event also featured a buyers’ roundtable with companies like Natura and Google, encouraging a collaborative exchange of experiences. #EcologicalRestoration #regreen #DeliveringNetZero #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ScienceBasedSolutions #SustainableBusiness

Our CEO, Thiago Picolo, recently participated in the Brazilian Climate & Carbon Conference, one of the sector’s most influential gatherings, organized by the Aliança Brasil NBS. This year’s event, held in October, brought together over 700 global experts and organizations. Thiago joined the panel “Restoring Landscapes: how carbon credit generation powers ARR projects” alongside Natali Vilas Boas Silveira from Imaflora , with moderation by Gilberto Tiepolo of Conservação Internacional (CI-Brasil). The discussion focused on practical solutions for scaling up forest restoration and exploring innovative financing options. The conference reinforced Brazil’s crucial role in the global carbon market and the urgent need for concrete, impactful solutions to advance the climate agenda. At re.green, we’re proud to be part of this transformation. Our focus is on generating high-quality carbon credits through ARR projects, driving progress in the Brazilian market with initiatives that restore native ecosystems, reduce emissions, and deliver lasting benefits for both the climate and people. #EcologicalRestoration #regreen #DeliveringNetZero #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ScienceBasedSolutions #SustainableBusiness

We’re dedicated to both learning and teaching. Restoration is a process that combines scientific research with local expertise, thriving through these knowledge exchanges. By engaging with communities, we strengthen our network and unlock the full potential of the different areas to restore. With over 10 courses completed, we’ve impacted more than 100 people and built a sustainable restoration network. Our most recent seed collection course, held in Cumuruxatiba, Prado – BA, trained 31 participants. The course offered valuable insights and practical skills, creating new income opportunities, fostering cultural appreciation, and making a positive impact on the community. At the end of the course, the Pataxó people from Mucugê village moved us all with their rendition of the Our Father prayer in Patxohã, expressing their gratitude for the enriching collaboration. This initiative reaffirms our continuous commitment to sustainable development and empowering local communities. #EcologicalRestoration #regreen #DeliveringNetZero #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ScienceBasedSolutions #SustainableBusiness

It was an honor to collaborate on this piece showcasing Brazil’s unique role in leading climate action initiatives. Proud to stand together with you, Pachama. #EcologicalRestoration #regreen #DeliveringNetZero #Biodiversity #NatureBasedSolutions #Sustainability #SustainableBusiness