Sustainable Agriculture Training Through Biocentres in Guatemala
All projects in the Ecosphere+ portfolio work with local communities to develop sustainable livelihoods, for example by supporting…
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Client story: Integrating natural capital into new cradle-to-cradle flooring product
“The natural capital of our planet is under stress and resources are becoming scarce. Stopping deforestation is one…
I’ve heard of carbon offsetting, but what is ‘insetting’?
Companies have been using carbon credits to offset their unavoidable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for well over a…
Forest Hero: Mirza, Ecosystem Coordinator
This is Mirza Adela Shol Cucul. She is an Ecotourism Coordinator for our project partner FUNDAECO in Izabal, Guatemala.…
Client story: ‘Saw One, Save One‘ tree protection programme for homebuilding company
“We believe that a home is beautiful and high quality not only when the design is right, but…
Tambopata-Bahuaja Biodiversity Reserve Project Update
We regularly send out newsletters to our clients to keep them informed about our projects. To read our…
REDD+ Unchained: Blockchain and Climate Change Mitigation
As part of his master’s thesis, Jack Robinson interviewed Ecosphere+’s VP of Business Development & Strategy, Jessica Verhagen,…
Client story: How eco-fashion brand CHNGE clothing is carbon neutral
“CHNGE stands among a community of consumers ready to revolutionize commerce. Our work to produce carbon neutral clothing…
Macaw research and conservation in Tambopata
Our Tambopata-Bahuaja Biodiversity Reserve project is located in an internationally recognised biodiversity hotspot area. Our NGO partner on…
Forest Hero: Yohamir, Biological Monitoring Team
This is Yohamir Casanca Leon. He works on the biological monitoring team at the Tambopata-Bahuaja Biodiversity Reserve project…
Client story: Climate positive furniture
“As an intermediary, Dodds & Shute are passionate about creating change in our industry and aim to be…
Tambopata the subject of a chapter for ‘A Better World’ book
Restoring the most ecologically valuable forest ecosystems in the world, by Natasha Ferrari, Communications Officer, Global Restoration Initiative, World…
Ecosphere+: Forest conservation, carbon credits, and the path to net zero
Lisa Walker, CEO of Ecosphere+, talks to BusinessGreen about how carbon credits can help companies slash their emissions…
Cordillera Azul National Park project recognised by IUCN Green List
We are proud to announce that the Cordillera Azul National Park project in Peru has been recognised by…
Peruvian gold is in its forests
Illegal mining In some parts of the Amazon, illegal and informal mining[1] are the most difficult drivers of deforestation…
Another new bird species found in Cordillera Azul – Antbird (Myrmoderus eowilsoni)
Another new endemic bird species has been discovered at our Cordillera Azul forest conservation project in Peru. Endemic…
REDD+ nesting pathway highlighted in IETA Insights, Greenhouse Gas Market Report
The latest edition of the IETA (The International Emissions Trading Association) insights 2018 has been released ahead of…
Client story: Carbon offsetting and tourism. Making Human Connections’ trips carbon neutral
“At Human Connections we are always looking for ways to make our programs more sustainable. Ecosphere+ provides a…
2018 Impact Report launched
We are excited to let you know that our 2018 Impact Report has been launched. We know…
Cordillera Azul National Park Project Update
We regularly send out newsletters to our clients to keep them informed about our projects. To read our…
Client story: PROMPERÚ
By Gustavo Gamio, Latin America Sales and Marketing, Ecosphere+ “The Heart of Peru’s Natural Wonders: Protecting the Amazon…
Client story: Nisolo goes trekking in the Peruvian Amazon
Guest blog written by Matt Stockamp who manages impact at Nisolo. Nisolo is a sustainable shoe company that…
Quantifying the impacts of the Tambopata-Bahuaja Project
As part of the Althelia Climate Fund, Ecosphere+ is accountable to the highest environmental, social and governance standards…
The incredible tree diversity of Cordillera Azul
The Cordillera Azul National Park has rightfully earned the name ‘jewel of the Peruvian Amazon’. Situated in…
Cordillera Azul named pilot project for IUCN ‘Incubator for Nature Conservation’ at COP23
By Lucy Arndt, Sales & Business Development Manager, Ecosphere+ This week is the 16th anniversary of CIMA, our…
De-Wilding versus Re-Wilding
By Andrew W. Mitchell Founder, Global Canopy Advisory Board Chair, Ecosphere+ On a research survey in Nepal, I…
A solution to overcome double-counting in carbon markets
By Jessica Verhagen, VP Business Development & Strategy, Ecosphere+ Double-counting has been a thorny issue in the world…
Sports clubs could save threatened forest by adding ‘carbon price’ to match tickets
This article was originally written in Sports Sustainability Journal by Matthew Campelli. Ecosphere+, the natural climate solutions…
Meeting The Challenge Of A Growing Population In A Climate-Positive Way
This blog was written by Senior Consultant, Bruno Paino. There is a huge gap between the amount of…
Dear George Monbiot, You Got This One Wrong. Natural Capital Is Essential In Conserving Critical Ecosystems
Written by Kate Dillon Levin A recent editorial by George Monbiot, published in the Guardian, condemns the UK government’s…
Innovate4Climate 2018
FRANKFURT, GERMANY, MAY 22-25, 2018 Lisa, Jessica, Dan and Jen all attended this years Innovate4Climate which was held…
Client story: Ecosphere+ helps bring carbon pricing to the point of sale
By Jen Stebbing Ecosphere+ has a long-held ambition to increase climate action through retailers and consumers being able…
Funding The Regeneration Revolution
This blog was written by Ecosphere’s VP North American Sales & Marketing, Kate Dillon Levin. The Ecosphere+ vision is…
World First: Peru Moves To Integrate REDD+ Forest Conservation Projects Into Paris Climate Plan
This press release was published by Ecosphere+ and Althelia on 21st May. It has subsequently been covered by Business Green…
B Corp Retreat UK 2018
NORFOLK, UK, MAY 14-16, 2018 Lucy, Ecosphere+’s resident B Corp enthusiast, attended this year’s B Corp retreat that…
Sustainability In Sport 2018
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, MAY 1-6, 2018 Jen and Daniel travelled to Amsterdam to attend Sustainability In Sport 2018,…
Companies Join Forces On Forest Conservation In Order To Realise Their Climate And Sustainable Development Goals
Ecosphere+ is excited to announce that International energy company Shell, energy provider Greenchoice and the green clothing brand…
Client story: Sustainable Fashion Brand Nisolo Partners With Ecosphere+ To Protect The Peruvian Amazon, One Pair Of Shoes At A Times
This blog has been written by Ecosphere+ VP North American Sales & Marketing, Kate Dillon Levin. I am all…
The Role of Private Capital in Forest Conservation
This blog has been written by Ecosphere+ VP External Affairs & Strategy, Jen Stebbing. Earth Day, celebrated on 22nd April…
Blockchain-Based Venture Commits First Funds To Ecosphere REDD+ Credits
This article was originally written by Ben Garside from Carbon Pulse and was published on the 16th April, 2018.…
Poseidon With Stellar Blockchain To Reduce Carbon Footprint
This piece was originally published in the Enterprise Times, based on the press release, writing that Poseidon “could be a…
Poseidon Foundation Receives Its First €2.1 Million Contribution
Poseidon Foundation receives its first €2.1 million contribution The first €2.1 million contribution will be used to protect…
Client story: Making A Change Without Taking Off Your Slippers
This blog was written by Francisca Apparcel, co-founder of Chiloteshoes. At ChiloteShoes we are not just a fashion brand, we…
Investing In Life Below The Waves
This article was originally written for and published in Responsible Investor by David Barley, David is an Investment Director…
Ecosphere+ and Climate Action Partnering to Offset Carbon Emissions for 2018 Events
This press release was originally written by Climate Action, which can be found here. Ecosphere+, the positive impact…
Is Time Running Out To Tackle Climate Change?
What action do we urgently need to take to tackle climate change? Are some suggested solutions too dangerous…
Poseidon White Paper Empowers Consumers To Address Their Impact
This blog was written by Ecosphere+, Jessica Verhagen, VP, Business Development & Strategy. Ecosphere+ is partnering with the…
The Millennial Consumer: A Driving Force For Corporate Sustainability
By Daniel Fisher There is a seismic shift in the makeup of the global workforce. For example, in…
Althelia Ecosphere To Invest EUR 5.1 Million For Peatland Rainforest Restoration In South Sumatra
Palembang, Indonesia, Luxembourg and London. Althelia Ecosphere is now supporting the scale-up of the Sumatra Merang Peatland Project…
2017 Tambopata Project Milestones
2017 was a successful year for the Tambopata project in Peru. Read our end of year highlights here.
Cocoa Processing Facility Built
In 2017, at the Tambopata-Bahuaja Biodiversity Reserve project in Peru, the first phase of the construction of the cocoa…
The “Amazoncam” Research Project
Throughout 2017, the “AmazonCam” research project at the Tambopata-Bahuaja Biodiversity Reserve project installed more than 100 camera traps to monitor…
Forest Hero: Aurelia, Tambopata Cocoa Farmer
This is Aurelia llano Cruz. She is a cocoa farmer at our Tambopata-Bahuaja Biodiversity Reserve project in Peru. As one…
Success Of Tambopata-Bahuaja Conservation Model Highlighted In Forest Trends Report
PRESS RELEASE: Success of Tambopata-Bahuaja conservation model highlighted in Forest Trends report 19 December 2017, London: Ecosphere+ (E+)…
CNBC Interview With CEO, Lisa Walker
Ecosphere+ CEO, Lisa Walker, was invited to a live interview with CNBC news on Friday, 17th November, 2017. Lisa discusses the…
One million cocoa trees planted
In 2017, the number of cocoa trees planted in the buffer zone of the Tambopata-Bahuaja Biodiversity Reserve reached 1…
What Forests Have To Offer Corsia
Written by Jessica Verhagen, VP of Business Development & Strategy In October 2017, a new peer-reviewed study came out…
Natural Capital – A Movement To Show Nature Is Worth More Alive Than Dead
This following article was written ahead of the World Natural Capital Forum in Edinburgh in which Ecosphere+ Senior…
Wealth That Is Not Measured
This blog was first written by Ecosphere+ Andrew Mitchell for a ‘Thought for the Day’ after his participation…
From Risk To Revenue: The Investment Opportunity In Addressing Corporate Deforestation
From Risk to Revenue: The investment opportunity in addressing corporate deforestation Tackling deforestation is key to addressing climate…
Global Sustainable Aviation Summit
Geneva, Switzerland OCT 3-4 Jessica attended this event and Ecosphere+ sponsored the afternoon session on the second day…
Sustainable Brands Copenhagen
Copenhagen, OCT 31 – NOV 1 Lucy and Bruno from Ecosphere+ attended this three day event for sustainability professionals…
Regenerative Earth Summit
COLORADO, NOV 06-07, 2017 Kate Dillon Levin atteneded the Regenerative Earth Summit, of which Ecosphere+ also sponsored. Kate…
Saving Our Forests Is Worth As Much As Taking 600m Cars Off The Roads
This blog was written by CEO of Ecosphere+, Lisa Walker for the World Economic Forum- the original blog can be found here. The…
World Travel Market
LONDON, NOV 06-08, 2017 Lucy, Daniel and Bruno attended the World Travel Market this November! Ecosphere+ had a…
Paddington 2 The Movie And The Plight Of The Real Andean ‘Spectacled’ Bear
Paddington 2 the movie releases into UK cinemas on Friday 10th November, and 12th January 2018 in the…
New Zealand Awarded First Cop23 Carbon Pricing Champion Award
BONN, 9 November – IETA and the Climate Markets & Investment Association (CMIA) are proud to announce the…
It’s Time For Tourism To Save Nature
This blog was originally written for the World Travel Market 2017 magazine. Tourism relies on natural beauty, yet the…
Salon Du Chocolat
Paris, France, October 28 Bruno and Lisa attended the biggest event for chocolate makers around the world, with delegations…
Impact Investment Summit
Zug, Switzerland OCT 30-31 Jessica from Ecosphere+ attended alongside around 150 attendees from a mix of impact funds, family…
BSR: How Business Leads
Huntington Beach, CA, October 25-26 Kate from Ecosphere+ attended the BSR conference 2017 which marked the organization’s 25th birthday and…
The Future Of Government Is Digital
This article was originally featured on The Times Raconteur, written by Charles Orton-Jones on 26th October 2017. Find the original article…
Linking Food And Energy To Save Water
This article on food, energy and water originally featured on The Times Raconteur, written by Felicia Jackson on 24th October…
Have Global Forests Become A Source Of Carbon, Not A Sink?
Climate change and talk of carbon can be confusing at the best of times. It doesn’t then help…
Two New Species Found In Cordillera Azul In Peru
The Cordillera Azul National Park has rightfully earned the name ‘jewel of the Peruvian Amazon’ and is situated in Peru’s…
New York Climate Wed
New York, SEPT 18-24 The week based in New York was comprised of several events attended by Ecosphere+’s Kate and Jessica.…
This New Carbon Currency Could Make Us More Climate Friendly
Written by our CEO, Lisa Walker. Originally featured in the World Economic Forum blog as part of the Sustainable…
Partnering To Bring Value To Nature Through Carbon Blockchain Technology
London & New York, 19 September, 2017 – Ecosphere+ has teamed up with a number of strategic partners…
WTF (What The Forest): Why Is Communicating Nature’s Value So Difficult?
Written by Kate Dillon Levin, our VP of Sales & Marketing for North America, who has a decade…
Expo Amazonica
San Martin, Peru, AUG 10-13, 2017 Gustavo attended to this event in Peru that was held on August…
Forest Hero: Juan, Ranger In Peru
This is Juan José Arbil Flores. He is a park ranger in our project in Cordillera Azul National…
Andrew Mitchell: Forest Utility Meter Man
This article was originally written by Cameron Walker and featured on Ecosystem Marketplace, see here. This article features Andrew…
Ecosphere+ New Member Of Icroa
Ecosphere+ is pleased to have been accepted as a member to the International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance…
Client story: Jump Starting Carbon Free Deliveries
We are proud to be working with Red-Inc, a sustainable office supply delivery company pioneering new ways for the…
Ecosphere+ Proud To Join The B Corp Community
Ecosphere+ is proud to announce that we have just joined the B Corp community, as a Pending B…
Forests And… Blockchains?
Written by Jessica Verhagen, Ecosphere+ VP Business Development & Strategy. Jess at Innovate4Climate After writing about forests…
Almost Everything You Buy, From Cereal To Mascara, Is Killing The Rain Forest
Guest blog: This article was originally featured in the Washington Post and written by Allie Goldstein, a Senior Associate at Forest…
Companies Launch Climate Initiative Against Deforestation
Driebergen-Zeist, Netherlands: 3 July, 2017 – Energy companies Eneco and Essent, carpet manufacturer Tarkett (formerly Desso) and cocoa trader…
Empowered Women Drive Environmental Conservation In Guatemala
This article about our project in Guatemala was originally featured the Huff Post, written by Seema Jalan, Executive…
Biodiversity: It’s Not Just About The Plankton
Written by Naazia Ebrahim, Ecosphere+ Strategic Analyst. When you work closely with biodiversity, you often get caught up…
B Corp UK Retreat
Sussex, UK June 7-8, 2017 Ecosphere+ is proud to announce that we became a Pending B Corp in…
The Road To Sustainable Cattle Ranching In Mato Grosso
Written by Edit Kiss, the Director of Business Development and Operations for Althelia Ecosphere, the parent company of Ecosphere+, following…
Sport and Sustainability International Congress
Detroit, US, May 22-25, 2017 Sport and Sustainability International (SandSI) is a newly launched initiative that convenes some…
Innovate4Climate 2017
Barcelona, Spain, May 22-25, 2017 Over 1500 movers and shakers from 82 countries were in Barcelona for Innovate4Climate…
Sustainable Brands Detroit
Detroit, US, May 22-25, 2017 Sustainable Brands is the largest peer community of global business leaders committed to…
Visit To A Sustainable Cattle Ranching Project In Brazil
Written by Kate Dillon Levin, our VP North American Sales and Marketing, following her trip to Brazil for…
Ceres Conference
San Francisco, USA, April 26-27, 2017 The annual Ceres Conference in San Francisco brought together more than 600…
Sustainability In Sport
Several members of the Ecosphere+ team attended the Sustainability Innovation in Sport Conference run by Climate Action Programme…
The Tropical Forest Alliance 2020 General Assembly
Brazil, March 17-22, 2017 The Tropical Forest Alliance is a public-private partnership to advance implementation of the Consumer…
Ecosphere+ CEO Recognised As A Young Global Leader By The World Economic Forum
London, 15 March: We are delighted to announce that Lisa Walker, CEO of Ecosphere+, has been recognised as…
Global Workshops With Airlines
Nairobi, Casablanca, Geneva, Miami and Singapore, February & March, 2016 Airlines have new rules to follow for managing…
Forest Carbon Offsets Under Corsia Can Offer A Win-Win For Airlines, Society And The Planet
The global carbon offsetting scheme reached by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in October 2016 is a…
Argus Emissions Markets
Prague, February 28 – March 2, 2017 The annual Argus Emissions Market conference brings together industry leaders, compliance…
Sustainable Innovation in Sport
Munich, February 22-23, 2017 Sport has an unparalleled potential to educate and inspire millions of people around the…
Ecosphere+ Makes Senior Appointments And Announces New Collaboration
London, 02 February: Ecosphere+ today announces several key appointments to its senior team, bringing a broad set of skills…
Forest Carbon Projects: A Stepping-Stone To A Lower Carbon Economy And A Sustainable Future
In Paris governments agreed the ambitious goal of “holding the increase in the global average temperature to well…
Vertis CORSIA Workshop
Spain, November 29, 2016 Airlines now have new rules to follow for managing and offsetting their emissions. Vertis, an…
Natural Capital Conference
The Hague, November 23-24 Ecosphere+ attended the Natural Capital Conference in the Hague, Netherlands, and met with experts…
Sustainable Innovation Forum
Marrakech, November 14-15, 2016 The sidelines of COP, the annual global conference where governments and business meet on…
Senior Oil & Gas Executive Lisa Walker Joins Althelia Ecosphere To Head Up New Environment And Climate Venture
London, 06 September – Althelia Ecosphere – the asset management platform established to demonstrate that competitive financial returns…