Terraformation, a Kailua-Kona, Hawaii-based global reforestation company, has launched a biodiversity-focused, carbon-funded forest accelerator program.
The the Seed to Carbon Forest Accelerator will provide early-stage financing, training in resilient native ecosystem restoration, and tools to increase project transparency in critical early
The accelerator builds on Terraformation’s pilot restoration projects. Since the company began its global programs in 2020, it has launched 16 restoration projects across 11 countries and created more than 400 new sustainable jobs.
Applying to and participating in the Seed to Carbon Forest Accelerator is free and open to all forestry teams that prioritize biodiversity and benefits to local communities. Interested organizations and forestry teams are invited to apply to the accelerator beforeNovember 27, 2022.
Selected teams will receive a feasibility study to assess carbon project viability on their land, as well as access to expert training in seed collection and banking, biodiverse forest restoration, sustainable business models, marketing and finance. Teams will also receive access to carbon buyers, as well as to new, state-of-the-art project tracking software to streamline monitoring, reporting and verification of project progress, and more.
Forestry teams selected to participate in the first cohort will be announced in early 2023.
Founded in 2019 by Yishan Wong, former CEO of Reddit, Terraformation is dedicated to restoring the world’s forests to stabilize our climate, revive ecosystems, and build thriving communities. Its current partner network spans five continents and includes diverse landowners and organizations.
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03/11/2022