OpenForests

🎧 Alexander and Mange on the Ma Earth Podcast 🔊 A huge thanks to Matthew Monahan and the Ma Earth team for hosting us during Climate Week NYC! Together, we shared a powerful conversation on our passion for nature-based solutions and the role of storytelling in driving climate action. This episode truly brings to life our mission at explorer.land by OpenForests—a platform dedicated to amplifying stories of impactful projects in conservation, ecosystem restoration, and regenerative agriculture. 🌱 Alexander Watson, our CEO and co-founder, and Mange Kumarasamy, Head of Strategic Partnerships, discussed how 𝗺𝗮𝗽𝘀, 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 worldwide. We believe that 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 fosters both awareness and action—a vision we’re proud to share with Ma Earth’s enthusiastic audience. 🎙️ Catch the full conversation here: YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gvuzsVf8 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gUdDftm4 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gNeHgyFD Ma Earth Website: https://lnkd.in/gECwGczn #naturebasedsolution #climateweeknewyork #mapping

🌟 Kicking off the Navigate EUDR Compliance Workshop in Brussels! 🌟 What a great start to our  𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗨𝗗𝗥 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽! 🚀 Yesterday, participants dove deep into the essentials of EUDR compliance, exploring innovative approaches to building sustainable and traceable supply chains in the chocolate sector. 🍫🌿 In addition, Alexander Watson, our CEO, showcased how explorer.land enhances transparency and supports deforestation risk assessments at global, regional, and local levels, particularly through thematic layers such as rising temperatures, soil degradation, and tree cover. The presentation sparked engaging discussions and showcased practical approaches to monitoring and addressing deforestation risks while aligning with EUDR compliance goals. 🌳 A big thank you to COOKO, WWF-Belgique who organized the workshop, and to all attendees for their curiosity and commitment to driving change in the cocoa industry! 🙌 And a special thanks to Isabell Rzepecki, EUDR expert supporting EMMA4EU, for her valuable insights. See you for 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 to continue exploring sustainable solutions together. 😊 #EUDR #Supplychains #Sustainability #CacaoIndustry WWF-Belgium: Nature & climate policies

🌍 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗘𝗢, 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🌍 In a recent interview with Stewart Mior from Ground Truth Data, our CEO, Alexander Watson, shared why transparency in nature-based climate solutions is essential. From explorer.land by OpenForests’ beginnings to the unique role of explorer.land, he explains how open data empowers everyone—scientists, investors, and the public—to make informed, impactful decisions. Read the interview to discover Alexander’s insights on reforestation, the power of “ground-truthed” data, and why radical transparency is essential for building trust in climate action. ➡️https://lnkd.in/e8FCtBCT 🌱 #ClimateAction #Transparency #NatureBasedSolutions Alexander Watson

🌱 New step for eMission-X gGmbH's rewilding project in Wusseken 🌱 After building the fence at the beginning of October, eMission-X started planting its first trees on the Wussuken plot. Corylus avellana Hazel, Prunus padus Weeping cherry, Mespilus germanica Medlar and  Quercus robur English oak, are just a few of the ten or so varieties that have been selected and introduced. In total, 102 trees were planted at the beginning of November! 🌳🌿🌲 Hybrid poplars, specially designed for drier areas, will be joining them in March 2025. 💚 This is just another step on the long but rewarding journey of rewilding to make nature thrive again! Don't hesitate to contact the project team if you live nearby Wusseken and would like to lend a hand to the eMission-X team. This project is supported by GLS Bank. #rewilding #reforestation #biodiversity

🌱 Grass is so much more than just ground cover. It stabilizes soil, retains water, supports biodiversity, and even helps combat desertification. In degraded ecosystems, the return of grass is often the first sign of recovery 🌍💚. This picture, taken in Senegal’s Sahelian zone, highlights the transformative impact of restoration. On one side, restored land thrives with healthy grass, while the overgrazed area nearby struggles as bare soil takes over. The restored site on the left, located in Ferlo, is part of a larger project under the Great Green Wall initiative led by WeForest and the local community. Using techniques like assisted natural regeneration and enrichment planting, the project is regreening over 900 hectares of land. Grass and tree roots play a crucial role in preventing floods by slowing down water runoff and improving soil absorption. 💧 Grass also stabilizes the land, provides fodder for livestock, and creates healthier ecosystems. This work is crucial for restoring habitats for species like the scimitar-horned oryx 🦌 and red-necked ostrich 🐦, while supporting local communities. Find out more about the project on explorer.land: [🔗𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] #conservation #climateaction #community #Senegal

🌍 We're thrilled to receive such positive feedback from ClimatePartner Impact! Having a leading, role-model organization like ClimatePartner Impact recognize explorer.land as a valuable tool for transparency and storytelling reinforces our commitment to supporting projects that make a difference.💪🌱 Thank you, @ClimatePartner Impact, for trusting us to help bring your projects closer to your audience and for sharing our dedication to transparency in impactful work! 🌿 #Transparency #ImpactfulProjects #ClimatePartner #ClimateAction #NatureBasedSolutions

🚨 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿!  🚨 There’s still time to secure your spot at the Navigate EUDR Compliance workshop! Join us on November 26, 2024, in Brussels for the first specialized training day on 𝗘𝗨𝗗𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴. Alexander Watson, CEO of OpenForests, will reveal deforestation tracking function of explorer.land for documenting a deforestation free supply chain. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: 📍 Brussels: November 26, 2024 📍 Amsterdam: February 4, 2025 👉🏽 Speakers: Fanny Gauttier from the Rainforest Alliance & Alexander Watson 👉🏽 Organized by: COOKO and WWF-Belgique 📧 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: marie.lebeau@wwf.be Come and gain the insights and tools needed for building sustainable and traceable chocolate supply chains! 🍫🌿 #EUDR #deforestation #agroforestry

🌱 We’re welcoming Carbify! 🌍 We’re thrilled to have Carbify join explorer.land. Carbify is investing in eco-friendly and biodiverse projects that prioritize the earth’s health over short-term profit. Beyond planting trees, they’re taking meaningful and thoughtful community-centered action, committing to empower vulnerable communities through education and practical support.💚 Stay tuned to discover their projects and follow their progress on explorer.land interactive map!

🌱 Yesterday’s masterclass, "Rewild Your Brand: Why and How to Go Beyond Sustainability," led by Re:wild and earthland.co during WebSummit LLC , was a powerful reminder of our role in protecting nature. ✨ Robin Moore and Carrie Hutchison from re:wild shared this critical insight: 68% of people don’t understand what biodiversity is or why it matters. They emphasized the importance of both 🌍 large-scale projects and 🌱 local actions to protect our environment. A key takeaway? Preserving nature isn’t just for nonprofits—businesses have a vital role, too. Without biodiversity, there’s no future for any of us. They also encouraged organizations to 🤝 build funding partnerships with companies to drive impactful, nature-based projects, citing their collaboration with YSL as an example. 🌍 Christabel Reed from earthed.co challenged us to see ourselves as citizens, not just customers. Her message? We must equip people with practical skills to face ecological challenges and shift from living next to nature to living with nature. 🌿 Let’s rewild our brands, our work, and our world. 🌍💚 #Rewilding #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #Sustainability #PurposeDriven

🌍 A Sneak Peek of Our Ma Earth Interview! 🌍 If you haven’t caught the full episode yet, here’s a glimpse into our powerful conversation on nature-based solutions and the role of storytelling in climate action. Big thanks to Matthew Monahan for the thought-provoking questions and this quality exchange!