🌍 Hopefulltree
The need to reforest has never been more urgent
Hey Morfollower,
Sometimes, you just have to see the glass half full. Even though climate change is hitting Brazil hard, I truly believe we need to stay hopeful. In the aftermath, we need to find resilience, hope, and maybe even some beauty.
The need to reforest—on a large scale and with quality—has never been more urgent. Whether it's in New York, where the Brazilian community made a strong impact and our meetings show things are moving in the right direction; in French Guiana, where our 2-year-old plantations are thriving; in southern Bahia, where we’ve got some exciting updates; or in Rio, where we’re starting to restore Serra da Posse—there's definitely hope (yes, still!).
Nature inspires us, and what we really need now are restoration projects that bring back biodiversity and resilience.
Cheers,
Pascal Asselin, Co-founder of MORFO
🌱 Southern Bahia: promising updates
Just over a year ago, MORFO took on the challenge of transforming barren landscapes in southern Bahia into thriving ecosystems. The first results from our reforestation laboratory are in, showcasing the incredible potential of large-scale ecological restoration. Discover how once-degraded land is now flourishing with vibrant greenery.
🌳 Rio de Janeiro: an inspiring project
We’re in the early stages of reforesting 60 hectares of Inhoaíba hill, in partnership with Rio’s Secretary of Environment. This project is crucial for cooling the city and improving water absorption ahead of summer. We recently had the honor of hosting Mayor Eduardo Paes and Secretary Eliana Cacique on-site.
🌳 New York Climate week: 5 takeaways
New York Climate Week 2024 was a major event for advancing climate action, with an expected turnout of 100,000 people and over 900 official affiliated events covering a wide range of topics. We were there, attending numerous meetings and conferences to accelerate forest restoration in Brazil. Here are our 5 key takeaways for forest restoration in Brazil, including some hopeful insights.
PS: Our CMO, Quentin Franque, also wrote an article to help other communicators get the most out of this week. Read it here.
🔍 We recommend reading and listening…
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The Bezos Earth Fund is dedicating $100 million to AI-driven solutions for nature and climate challenges. Explore the guidelines of the Climate and Nature Grand Challenge.
Emissions from drought-induced forest fires are, usually, not included in national-level carbon emission inventories, but it is a critical gap that need to be addressed.
The intricate relationships between plant shapes, sizes, and climates is the theme of this study, that reveals how water availability and temperature seasonality shape root and shoot systems.
Get a comprehensive overview of the current state of the world's forests: it is "Time to Scale Up”, our new infographic!
Dive into MORFO’s insights on setting the standards for sustainable reforestation efforts worldwide and discover how high-quality forest restoration revives ecosystems and secures lasting environmental and economic benefits.
🚀 Join our Team!
Our Morfolks team is expanding! Our offices in Brazil and France are welcoming more passionate professionals dedicated to environmental causes and driven to make a real impact. Could you be our 40th team member?
🗓️ Let’s meet in the next months
Don't miss the chance to connect with us. Simply reply to this newsletter to schedule a meeting.
Conférence on Carbon and Climate (Sao Paulo, Brazil) - October 15th and 16th
Biodiversity Cop16 (Cali, Colombia) - October 21st to November 1st
The Amazon and New Economies International Conference (Belém, Brazil) - November 7th
G20 Summit (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - November 18th and 19th
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