Opportunitrees in adversity
Positive stories to move forward
Dear Morfollower,
Recent political shifts may seem like setbacks for those committed to a sustainable future. Similarly, the outcomes of COP29 fall short of the bold ambition our planet urgently needs. These are undeniably challenging times for our collective mission—but history reminds us that adversity often ignites meaningful change.
In this edition of MORFO's newsletter, we want to emphasize that every obstacle presents an opportunity to move forward. At MORFO, we believe our focus shouldn’t be on convincing those who deny the reality of climate change. Instead, it should be on uniting the individuals, organizations, and communities already committed to making a positive impact. When we prioritize collaboration over division, we unlock extraordinary potential.
By aligning our visions, embracing compromise, and taking bold steps, we achieve breakthroughs that drive real change. Regardless of what others may think, we already have the strength in numbers and the determination required to make a significant impact. In this newsletter, you’ll find inspiring stories that showcase the power of coming together to create lasting solutions.
Let’s focus on what we can achieve—side by side.
Pascal Asselin, Co-founder of MORFO
🌱 A new high-quality carbon project with Future Climate
Two weeks ago, our colleagues Pedro and Artur were at Fazenda do Jacarandás, a Mata Atlântica area in São Paulo, to launch a new ARR (short for Afforestation, Reforestation, and Restoration) project with Future Climate Group. The project will eventually expand to cover 1,100 hectares as part of the larger Rio Preto initiative. In this partnership, Future Climate contributes expertise in carbon project development and compliance. MORFO brings cutting-edge reforestation strategy and technology, including seed encapsulation, drone-based planting, and long-term monitoring.
👏 Yes, we can!
The past few weeks have been incredibly busy, which prevented us from sending you a newsletter last month. But it was for a good reason, as we were focused on evaluating the results of one of our key projects in the Bahia region, nearly a year and a half after its launch.
The results are very promising. Forest restoration at scale in tropical areas is now a reality.
🌍 Around the world
According to the IUCN Red List, 1 in 3 tree species is at risk of extinction (16,425 out of 47,282 assessed). Here are 4 reasons to stay hopeful despite this news.
Deforestation leads to significant energy generation losses. Researchers from the Climate Policy Initiative and PUC-Rio conducted a case study on the Teles Pires hydroelectric power plant, revealing that deforestation led to a significant monthly reduction in energy generation, ranging from 2.5% to 10%.
Forests deserve the best marketing. This Halloween, we got creative to raise awareness about forests with our special campaign, MORFOWEEN.
The Symbiosis Team is about to launch the largest Request for Proposal (RFP) for Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation projects. Reach out to us today to collaborate on this groundbreaking opportunity.
Are you a scientist or organization leaving Twitter? Try Bluesky—it’s quickly becoming the go-to platform for climate experts and organizations.
🔍 In the heart of Brazil
Brazil is the #1 country in the world for natural regeneration potential. A new study published in Nature by scientists from Australia, the USA, and the Mombak team revealed that one-fifth of all land suitable for natural regeneration is in the country. Most areas require human intervention at certain stages of forest growth.
Brazil has only 11 accredited laboratories—out of 188 nationwide—equipped to handle native seeds, with most located in the South and Southeast regions. This is one of the key findings of this comprehensive study.
Brazil’s National Carbon Market is now approved. New investments have already been announced and should soon follow up.
Experts welcome Brazil’s revived reforestation plan as much-needed boost.
The Fundação Nacional dos Povos Indígenas (Funai) recently completed the first in-person module of the Indigenous Multipliers in Ecological Restoration (MIRE) training program in Rondônia, Brazil.
The Restoration and Reforestation Observatory has launched its Version 2.0. The number of restored hectares identified has doubled since the first version. The state of São Paulo ranks #1 in restored hectares.
MORFO has been invited to be featured in the prestigious CNN Mais Verde series.
The world's second smallest vertebrate has been discovered in Brazil!
👫 Hiring of the year
Our reforestation projects are growing rapidly, and so is our team! We’re welcoming a Senior Sales profile—an entrepreneurial role for a curious and driven individual. Do you know the ideal candidate? Send them our way!
🔍 Explore further: the use of carbon credits to finance forest restoration
Curious about using carbon credits to fund forest restoration? Our team has two resources to help you dive deeper:
An article debunking 7 common misconceptions
A report uncovering the secrets of high-quality restoration projects
🌴 Brazilian Morfellows, we’ve got you!
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Warm regards,
The MORFO team
Congratulations for this extraordinary and powerful mindset, and these exemplary achievements! AC