The Philippines records its first Nature-Based Solutions project under the Voluntary Carbon Market
Manila, Philippines – The Kennemer Group is proud to announce that it has been awarded the first nature-based…
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Ecosphere+ and Treevive partner to drive transparency and principle in project development and carbon procurement
Above: Lisa Walker, CEO of Ecosphere+, and Paul Hol, Co-Founder of Treevive, sign a new partnership agreement in…
Open Letter: In Support of High-Integrity Carbon Markets
This open letter was coordinated by Sylvera and initially launched on Monday 30 January 2023. The carbon credit…
Abatable releases second annual State of the Carbon Developer Ecosystem Report
Abatable, a carbon procurement and market intelligence platform, released a second annual report on the state of the…
Get to know the Giant Armadillo
A sighting of the Giant Armadillo is hard to come by. This is partially because these creatures live…
Nature Hero: Meet Sixto from the Excelsa Tree House
Sixto Cruz Astudillo is the owner and manager of the Excelsa Tree House, a social enterprise and ecotourism…
Nature Hero: Meet Lina, President of COOPASER
Lina Palomino Santos is the President of COOPASER, a member owned farmers’ cooperative in the buffer zone of…
Integrating Indigenous Peoples into the NDC process through capacity development
Press release issued by the FSC Indigenous Foundation At COP27, Indigenous leaders and partners shared successful cases of…
Ecosphere+ y AIDER suman esfuerzos para llevar las perspectivas indígenas a la COP27
Hoy en día, menos del 5 % de la financiación climática se asigna a soluciones que, mediante la…
Ecosphere+ and AIDER partner to bring indigenous voices to the heart of COP27
Partners Ecosphere+ and AIDER will this November support the attendance at COP27 of an indigenous-led group of climate…
Protecting manatee habitat on the Conservation Coast
The monitoring and surveillance of key threatened species is a crucial element of their protection, allowing conservationists to…
Nature hero: Emilio Pitan, the indigenous Q’eqchi leader fighting for land titles in Guatemala
Emilio Pitan became the national representative of Guatemala’s indigenous Q’eqchi’ people in 2020—the same year that consecutive November…
Driving conservation outcomes for wild cats through tracking
The dense cloud forests on the Caribbean coastline of Guatemala are home to rich biodiversity – from unique…
Aera and Ecosphere+ Extend Partnership For Additional Carbon Credits From Africa
Aera Group SAS (“Aera”), the largest originator and trader of African carbon credits is pleased to announce the…
Invitation to bid: Voluntary Carbon Units for sale by tender (now closed)
Please note this tender closed on 2 August, 2022. Contact info@ecosphere.plus to be on the list to receive…
Finding value in ‘vintage’ vintages
Co-authored by Lisa Walker, CEO at Ecosphere+, and Andrew Mitchell, Founder and CEO at Equilibrium Futures The voluntary…
Forest hero: Amao from Sinchi Rocha
Meet Amao. He’s from Sinchi Rocha, one of seven indigenous communities involved in the Nii Kaniti REDD+ project…
Opportunities born from the COVID-19 pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, the world came to a standstill as countries grappled with…
Conservation Coast, Nii Kaniti & Sumatra Merang Peatland Project earn recognition as Natural Climate Solutions Lighthouses
The Conservation Coast REDD+ Project in Guatemala, the Nii Kaniti REDD+ project in Peru and the Sumatra Merang…
Control and surveillance at Nii Kaniti
Fundamental to conservation activities at our projects is efficient and effective control and surveillance of at-risk forest areas.…
Bringing clean water to the community of Pueblo Neuvo
The Nii Kaniti REDD+ project is having a critical positive impact on reducing global emissions by the avoided…
An ecotourism lodge with a purpose
Near the Tambopata River in the Madre de Dios region of Eastern Peru, an ecolodge is nestled in…
Forest Hero: Marisela, president of the Infierno
Marisela stands outside her community hall, in front of an embroidered flag that reads ‘Comunidad Nativa Infierno’ and…
Infierno’s Banana Spider
The Infierno project, which is nestled in Peru’s Amazon rainforest within the Madre de Dios department, is home…
The Mother of the Jungle
In the forests of the Infierno project in Peru, there’s a tree that the indigenous communities call ‘the…
A project site visit to Senegal
Exploring and assessing high-impact carbon projects and bringing these to market is one of our key aims at…
Cordillera Azul establishes a 150 thousand hectare indigenous reserve
One of the fundamental aspects of any carbon offsetting project is involvement with local people. Collaboration between project…
The REDD+ Business Initiative releases their 2021-2 newsletter
Tropical forests are disappearing at an alarming rate, causing rising CO2 emissions and a dramatic loss of biodiversity…
New species of blind catfish discovered
The Cordillera Azul National Park project in Peru is known for its rich biodiversity and stunning landscape. Situated…
Cordillera Azul: preserving a unique home for threatened species
The Cordillera Azul project in Peru, one of the world’s original REDD+ projects, is well known for the…
Climate finance enables greater access to clean water
The United Nations says, “water is the primary medium through which we will feel the effects of climate…
Can REDD+ generate high-integrity carbon credits and support the achievement of the Paris Agreement targets?
The world is facing a twin crisis both in climate change and the loss of biodiversity, which are…
On the eve of COP26
COP26 is almost here, and it’s time to face the facts. The twin challenges of climate change and…
Forest hero: Kristiawan of Kepayang
Meet Kristiawan, a 22-year-old student and project employee at the Sumatra Merang Peatland Project (SMPP) in Indonesia. Kristiawan…
Green up your investments: Sugi and Ecosphere+ launch new offsetting feature
For the first time, UK retail investors can offset the carbon impact of their investments. Green fintech Sugi…
New IPCC report warns climate change is ‘widespread, rapid and intensifying’
Today, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its latest report ‘Climate Change 2021: the Physical Science…
Using technology to improve restoration and conservation outcomes in rural Sumatra
It is estimated that Indonesia is home to 36% of the world’s peatlands, and therefore contains some of…
Caught on Camera
The Sumatra Merang Peatland Project (SMPP) in Indonesia protects a unique and vital ecosystem known for high levels…
Forest control and surveillance in the Peruvian Amazon
Fundamental to conservation activities at our projects is efficient and effective control and surveillance of at-risk forest areas.…
A deep dive into REDD+
The origins REDD+, which stands for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, is a UN-backed mechanism that…
The story of deforestation in Guatemala
The story of deforestation in Guatemala is a complicated one, and as with deforestation generally, the causes lie…
An interview with Clementina
Meet Clementina Estrella Odicio, local artisan and member of the Yamino Native Community, part of the Cordillera Azul…
Resilience in the eye of the storm
How the Guatemalan Conservation Coast project faced the worst Hurricane season on record 2020 was a record-breaking year…
Forest Hero: Mayra, who was free to dream
In 2017, Guatemala outlawed child marriage. Yet still, 1,500 underage girls marry every day. By the age of…
Client story: For You, Your Pet, And The Planet
This blog was written by Tavor White, CEO of Chews Happiness, a pet products business based in Colorado,…
Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets releases final recommendations
Ecosphere+ welcomes the release today of the TSVCM’s final recommendations, which emphasise the important role that voluntary carbon…
Female-run business driving conservation in the Peruvian Amazon
It is a known fact that when women are empowered, communities are uplifted. Providing women with resilient and…
A home for the Manatee on the Conservation Coast
The Conservation Coast project in Guatemala is located in the species-rich Izabal region which runs along the country’s…
Biodiversity on the Guatemalan Conservation Coast
Our project on the Guatemalan Conservation Coast is special for a lot of reasons. It’s the world’s largest…
New IETA paper calls for increased investment to prevent deforestation
The International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) has recently released a paper calling for increased investment in Natural Climate…
What is cacao agroforestry?
Yes, we all love chocolate, but did you know cacao farming to produce these sweet treats is one…
Tambopata – an internationally recognised biodiversity hotspot
What is a biodiversity hotspot? A biodiversity hotspot is a place on earth that is both biologically rich,…
Take a trip to the Conservation Coast
If you take a trip to the Conservation Coast, you’ll never want to leave. The Guatemalan Caribbean coastline…
The Giant River Otter: a story of survival
Meet the Giant River Otter. These semi-aquatic creatures live up to their name as the largest otters on…
Supporting maternal and infant health in rural South Sumatra
Through our project partner, the Sumatra Merang Peatland Project (SMPP) in Indonesia, Ecosphere+ clients are helping to improve…
Forest Hero: Odion Cirilio Sanchez Cruz
Meet Odion Cirilio Sanchez Cruz. You’ll be inspired by his commitment to community and the passion he has…
YAYZY and Ecosphere+ partner to scale up natural solutions to climate change
An increasing number of individuals across all generations now actively seek a sustainable lifestyle. However, the majority agree…
Blue carbon’s time has come
Coastal wetlands, including mangroves, seagrasses and salt marshes, sequester and store vast amounts of carbon – we call…
The Sumatra Merang Peatland Project saved a Storm’s Stork
How fast can you say it? It’s certainly a mouthful, and chances are, you haven’t heard of a…
The Ecosphere+ and Reforestum partnership wins WEF’s UpLink Trillion Trees Challenge!
Reforestum and Ecosphere+ are proud winners of the World Economic Forum’s UpLink Trillion Trees Challenge, a competition to…
Forest Hero: Iyani, governor and mother
Far into the Peruvian Amazon, in the forested mountains near the Cordillera Azul National Park, lives Iyani. Iyani…
New species discovered at the Tambopata-Bahuaja Biodiversity Reserve
The WWF have estimated that a new species of animal or plant is discovered every two days in…
Meet Ibu Tita – teacher & conservation educator in Indonesia
Meet Ibu Tita. She’s a teacher supported by Ecosphere+ clients through our partner Sumatra Merang Peatland Project (SMPP)…
Beware of the Harpy Eagle
Beware of the Harpy Eagle. With a huge body, thick legs, massive claws and an intimidating beak, this…
Atelopus Pulcher – research for rare species in Peru
You see a flash of movement in the corner of your eye, and then another, is there something…
A look at the 2019 carbon market: from voluntary to strategic action
2019 was an important year for climate and the environment. While global carbon emissions hit a record high,…
Forest Hero: The Midwife of Merang
Meet Yessy Lehan. Since she started working as a midwife in Kepayang, a small town close to the…
Empowering women on the Guatemalan Conservation Coast
Empowering women and girls with access to health care and education is crucial for effective conservation and sustainable…
Webinar: community forest management in the Peruvian Amazon
Over 400,000 indigenous people live in the Peruvian Amazon, many of whom live in vulnerable conditions due to…
Forest Alliance: Promoting a sustainable development model for the Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon of Peru
The Forest Alliance is an initiative that seeks to improve the quality of life of 350 families of…
A local response to COVID-19: facing the pandemic in rural Indonesia
Mid-March marked a turning point in the global response to the Coronavirus as countries across the world fell…
Female-run handicrafts business at Nii Kaniti
It’s been a busy few months for the women at our Nii Kaniti project in Central Peru. Although…
Nii Biri: ‘Wonders of the forest’ social enterprise supporting indigenous communities in Peru
Our Nii Kaniti project in Peru is protecting the threatened forest of seven indigenous communities through working to…
No environmental justice, without social justice
At Ecosphere+, our values underlie everything we do. We promote a model of environmental conservation focused on inclusivity…
Forest Hero: Diana, indigenous enterprise champion
Meet Diana Mori Gonzalez. She is originally from Callería native community, from Shipibo-Conibo ethnic group, in Ucayali, Central…
Can you spot the Peruvian Jaguar?
Can you spot the Peruvian Jaguar? What’s black and orange, covered in spots and incredibly hard to see?…
Reforestum announces partnership with Ecosphere+ to finance conservation and restoration projects in vital, threatened ecosystems
Reforestum is on a mission to connect and empower citizens and organisations under the common goal of reversing…
Purchases for climate – Nisolo to go carbon neutral
Earth Day is a day focused on climate action in which we celebrate our beautiful planet and the…
COVID-19 – Nature’s $10 Trillion Dollar Wake Up Call to the Finance Sector
Guest Blog: Andrew Mitchell, Senior Advisor to Ecosphere+, discusses why COVID-19 is a symptom of environmental degradation and…
Client Story: American Bird Conservancy – Carbon Neutral Bird Conservation
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is the Western Hemisphere’s bird conservation specialist working to conserve native birds and their…
Fire protection in the Amazon
2019 saw an increase in forest fires across the globe. In Indonesia, fires set to clear land for…
Investing in Nature: no tragedy of the horizon
The following blog was published by our Senior advisor, Andrew Mitchell, on his Equilibrium Futures site. To read…
Cordillera Azul National Park Update
We regularly send out newsletters to our clients to keep them informed about our projects. To read our…
Environmental Education at Cordillera Azul
Environmental education is of vital importance. It helps people all across the globe to understand ongoing environmental issues,…
Client story: Rebel Kitchen
Rebel Kitchen is officially carbon neutral Rebel Kitchen is a Food and Beverage company with a difference. They…
Supporting local communities through Quality of Life Plans in Cordillera Azul
The Cordillera Azul National Park in Peru protects a vast and remote landscape of unique geological and biological…
Forest hero: Genoveva, cacao farmer
Meet Genoveva Cueva Espinoza, a local cacao farmer working in the buffer zone of our Cordillera Azul National…
Honey for conservation? A sustainable enterprise approach
What does honey and conservation have in common? Our project partner CIMA works with communities in the buffer…
Tambopata-Bahuaja Biodiversity Reserve Update
We regularly send out newsletters to our clients to keep them informed about our projects. To read our…
Tambopata cacao processing – first export achieved
The Tambopata-Bahuaja Biodiversity Reserve in Peru has reached two important milestones in 2019 for cacao processing and international…
Our Tropical Forests are Burning: Here’s How To Stop It
Guest blog by Jeffrey Chatellier and Devan Wardwell. Jeffrey and Devan work on the ground on our Sumatra…
New poisonous snake species discovered at the Tambopata-Bahuaja project
A new species to science has been discovered in the Bahuaja Sonene National Park, in Madre de Dios,…
The Tipping Point – Putting ‘eco’ back in our economy: The role of natural capital with Andrew Mitchell and Anthony Hobley
Senior Advisor to Ecosphere+, Andrew Mitchell recently sat down with Anthony Hobley, International Climate Finance & Policy Leader…
Forest hero: Paola, Agroforestry
Forest hero: Paola, Agroforestry Meet Paola Coronado Bernet, she is a forest engineer who works as an agroforestry…
Three Journeys Round visits Tambopata
After 91 days, 175 flying hours and 23 countries, Peter Wilson and Robin Doten landed back safely in…
Launch of Business for Nature Coalition
Ecosphere+ is a member of the International Insetting Platform (IPI), a group of businesses working to build holistic…
Incisive Media announces Ecosphere+ as their official carbon offset partner for 2019
This press release was originally written by Incisive Media, which can be found here. Ecosphere+, the positive impact…
New synthesis report on the contribution of forests to climate change mitigation
A report that synthesises the existing research on the contribution and cost-effectiveness of forests in tackling climate change…
Building Coalitions
Building coalitions for natural climate solutions At Ecosphere+, we are helping to build coalitions in the area of…
Ecosphere+ officially becomes a B Corp
Ecosphere+ is thrilled to announce that we are now a fully certified B Corp! Don’t know what a…
Five reasons the Earth’s climate depends on forests
It is clearer than ever that immediate and drastic action is required to slow the rate of climate…
A landscape approach to insetting: integrating forest protection into supply chains
For companies that source commodities or use natural materials in their products, understanding their full impacts, addressing their…
Guatemalan Conservation Coast Project Update
We regularly send out newsletters to our clients to keep them informed about our projects. To read our…
Financed emissions – risks and opportunities from natural climate solutions
Understanding and disclosing climate impacts and risks throughout the investment value chain is an issue that has been…
Life in the Sumatra Merang Peatland Project base camp
The Sumatra Merang Peatland project in Indonesia is restoring 22,000 hectares of critical peatland. Climate finance is being…
Forest Hero: Robert, Forest Protection Division Head
This is Robert Nainggolan. He is the Forest Protection Division Head at our Sumatra Merang Peatland project, Indonesia.…
Rich biodiversity at our peatland project in Indonesia
The Sumatra Merang Peatland project is restoring over 22,000 hectares in the Merang Biodiversity Corridor, once one of…
The production landscape of South Sumatra
The rate of deforestation in Indonesia is increasing faster than anywhere else on the planet, driven by the…
The value of peatland ecosystems
What is peatland? Peatland is a wetland ecosystem that is found across the world. Year-round wet conditions slow…
Client story: Delta’s carbon neutral journey
Delta is one of the largest global airlines, helping more than 180 million travellers get to the places…
The Case for Forests: A business and policy imperative
This blog was written by Lisa Walker, CEO of Ecosphere+, who is attending the annual World Economic Forum…
Migratory birds in Guatemala
At our Guatemalan Conservation Coast project, migration season is just coming to a close for the hundreds of…
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…
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
“The Heart of Peru’s Natural Wonders: Protecting the Amazon through Promoting Peru’s Economic Development” “We are proud…
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
Double-counting has been a thorny issue in the world of carbon markets since their inception, and in particular…
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
There is a huge gap between the amount of food available today and the amount required in 2050.…
Dear George Monbiot, You Got This One Wrong. Natural Capital Is Essential In Conserving Critical Ecosystems
A recent editorial by George Monbiot, published in the Guardian, condemns the UK government’s new environmental plan. I…
Client story: Ecosphere+ helps bring carbon pricing to the point of sale
Ecosphere+ has a long-held ambition to increase climate action through retailers and consumers being able to integrate the…
Funding The Regeneration Revolution
The Ecosphere+ vision is a global economy in balance with Nature, and we know that if we want…
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…
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
I am all about an oxford shoe. I love them with trousers, dresses, skirts… and I often get…
The Role of Private Capital in Forest Conservation
Earth Day, celebrated on 22nd April each year, has helped to build awareness of concerns for the environment…
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
Ecosphere+ is partnering with the Poseidon Foundation who are developing a solution, powered by blockchain, to enable anyone…
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
In October 2017, a new peer-reviewed study came out led by scientists from The Nature Conservancy and 15…
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…
Regenerative Earth Summit
COLORADO, NOV 06-07, 2017 Kate Dillon Levin atteneded the Regenerative Earth Summit, of which Ecosphere+ also sponsored. Kate…
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…
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…
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?
For the past nine years I’ve been working in the space of something called REDD+. REDD+ is an…
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?
Jess at Innovate4Climate After writing about forests and aviation a few months back, I started looking…
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
When you work closely with biodiversity, you often get caught up in the details: how many different species,…
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…
Innovate4Climate 2017
Barcelona, Spain, May 22-25, 2017 Over 1500 movers and shakers from 82 countries were in Barcelona for Innovate4Climate…
Visit To A Sustainable Cattle Ranching Project In Brazil
Written by VP North American Sales and Marketing, following her trip to Brazil for the Tropical Forest Alliance…
Sustainability In Sport
Several members of the Ecosphere+ team attended the Sustainability Innovation in Sport Conference run by Climate Action Programme…
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…
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…
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…
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…