At the planting-blocks

Hi there,

As the vibrant celebrations of Carnival are almost behind us in Brazil, we turn our focus towards the promise of a new planting season.

In the coming months, we’ll restore seven projects in Brazil and French Guiana, alongside diligent monitoring of two projects.

MORFO is set to make waves on the global stage this year, with a presence at numerous events worldwide. You won’t just see us on lands, you’ll also see us on different stages, where we’ll convince more and more investors to fund projects. Let us know if you want to meet us there!

Pascal , Co-founder of MORFO

?? Fazenda das Palmas

MORFO and ITPA team up to restore the breathtaking Mata Atlantica forest in Brazil!

Formerly deforested for sugarcane and eucalyptus, Fazenda das Palmas is now undergoing a remarkable transformation. With 26 local plant species selected for resilience, our teams are working tirelessly to recreate a diverse ecosystem.

Monitoring of the project’s progress will be done over 30 years, with the first one being in the next two weeks, thanks to on-site visits and advanced technology. Beyond ecological restoration, this project also provides jobs for locals and mitigates erosion risks, safeguarding the community and its infrastructure.

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?? “We must restore forests, not just plant trees”

In a recent paper, Adrien Pages, MORFO's CEO, discusses the connection between forest biodiversity and carbon credits, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to forest valuation that considers carbon, biodiversity, and social impact. He highlights the challenge of accurately measuring biodiversity and advocates for more inclusive methods involving advanced monitoring and community engagement to recognize forests' broader benefits beyond carbon storage, ensuring their long-term health and resilience.

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?? Meet MORFO this year!

We're thrilled to announce our presence at a lineup of prestigious events across the globe. Don't miss the chance to connect with us! Simply reply to this newsletter to schedule a meeting.

• SEAERJ (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - February 28th
• South Summit (Porto Alegre, Brazil) - March 20th to 22nd
• Hello Tomorrow (Paris, France) - March 21st and 22nd
• ChangeNow (Paris, France) - March 25th to 27th
• Rio Web Summit (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - April 15th to 18th
• SOBRE (Juazeiro and Petrolina, Brazil) - July 8th to 12th
• NYC Climate Week (New York City, USA) - September 22nd to 29th
• Biodiversity Cop16 (Cali, Colombia) - October 21st to November 1st
• G20 Summit (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - November 18th and 19th

We look forward to engaging with you at these events!

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?? Seed of the month: Araribá

The Araribá seed, scientifically known as Centrolobium tomentosum, hails from the Atlantic Forest and is a vital player in ecosystem reconstruction. Its large, disc-shaped seeds facilitate easy planting and rapid growth under favorable conditions. These seeds give rise to Araribá trees, fostering biodiversity and adapting well to various environments. The name "Araribá," originating from Tupi-Guarani languages, signifies its symbolic connection to sunlight and nature, highlighting its ecological significance in sustaining life.

??? Call out for webinar speakers

In 2023, over 3500 people joined our MORFO webinars. For 2024, we plan to organize at least 6 more webinars on topics like financing forest restoration, indicators of forest quality, community involvement, and Brazil's role in forest restoration.

If you're interested in speaking at one of our 2024 webinars or know someone who would be a good fit, reply to this newsletter!

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?? We recommend reading…

Just like every month, we end this newsletter with a few articles and studies that you might find interesting:

• A new study carried out by Katherine Sinacore, the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and 8 other scientists reveals how we should compensate landowners for the ecosystem services their land provides.
• Trillion Trees, a collaboration of conservation giants – BirdLife International, Wildlife Conservation Society, and WWF – highlighted that forest restoration is about quality, not just cost, in a new white paper .
• A study conducted by McKinsey & Company recently analyzed 31 solutions for climate mitigation, and discovered that forest ecosystem restoration is a relatively mature and adopted solution. However, many restoration methods used are still underdeveloped, thus R&D must be developed for key technologies that to help scale up.
• 1,500 experts at the World Economic Forum recently ranked the top global risks of climate change over a 2-year and 10-year horizon. The most important risks affecting human society, biodiversity, ecosystems and weather.

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We'll be back again in March!

The MORFO team