Terraformation at COP30: Advancing Nature-Based Climate Solutions

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Climate solutions rooted in nature  

At COP30 in Belém, the world will take a major step toward implementing the Paris Agreement and shaping a new era of climate ambition. Governments, companies, and communities will come together in the heart of the Amazon to accelerate real progress on adaptation, mitigation, and finance.

Terraformation is proud to be part of this global movement to restore nature as a key climate solution. Through our network of partners, we are expanding large-scale native forest restoration that captures carbon, supports biodiversity, and strengthens local livelihoods.

Join us in São Paulo and Belém to explore how investing in forest restoration drives measurable impact and helps build a more resilient, nature-positive future.

Meet Terraformation at these sessions: 

Speaking engagements

06 November, 2:45pm - 3:05pm - Nature-Positive Supply Chains 

Location: Climate Action Innovation Zone, Renaissance São Paulo Hotel - Sponsored by Terraformation

About: Join a dialogue on redesigning global supply chains to be nature-positive through innovation, finance, and measurable biodiversity impact.

17 November, 3:30pm - 5:00pm - Why Nature Makes Sense  

Location: Blue Zone, World Climate Foundation Pavilion - Sponsored by Terraformation

About: Join leaders from finance, government, philanthropy, and forest restoration for a panel discussion that will explore how reforestation delivers climate, community, and economic returns—and why nature makes sense for a resilient future.

18 November, 1:00-1:45pm - Tripling Reforestation by 2030: How to Mobilize Communities and Capital 

Location: Blue Zone, We Don't Have Time - Sponsored by Terraformation

About: Join We Don’t Have Time and Terraformation for a high-profile virtual interview and live panel broadcast on how governments, scientists, and private sector leaders can transcend politics and collaborate to scale ecosystem restoration for people and planet.

18 November - 10:00-12:00 pm, Restoring Cameroon’s Forests: From National Strategy to Local Implementation – The Case of the Iroko Project

Location: Blue Zone, IETA Pavilion (spoken in French)

About: Cameroon holds one of Africa’s richest forest ecosystems, forming part of the Congo Basin. Join this panel and networking session to learn about Cameroon's reforestation goals and how different partners across finance and project development are helping to scale these efforts. 

18 November - 3:30 pm, Cameroon Gvt on Planete Urgence Mangroves VCS Project

Location: Blue Zone, Francophonie Pavilion (spoken in French)

About: This COP session will spotlight collaborative efforts in climate action and mangrove restoration. It will delve into government-led frameworks, including NIP validation, and share lessons from implementing mangrove VCS projects.

20 November, 6:00 pm, Advancing a Sustainable Blue Economy for Climate Action: Unlocking Climate Finance in West Africa

Location: Blue Zone, Side Event Room 3

About: Join BOAD, WASOP, and partners to explore how innovative blue carbon projects and regional cooperation can mobilize investment for climate resilience across the region.

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Meet us at COP30

Jad Daley

Jad Daley

PRESIDENT, TERRAFORMATION

Leads forestry efforts that secure major public investments and scale natural climate solutions. Former American Forests CEO.

 

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Jonathan Kim

CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER & VP OF CLIMATE IMPACT

Helps people achieve their climate goals. Tech entrepreneur, storyteller, and Hawaiʻi kamaʻāina.

Damien Kuhn

Damien Kuhn

CHIEF FORESTRY OFFICER AND VP OF FORESTRY

Develops global projects that will generate environmental, social, and economic benefits. Ex-Kinomé, UNDP and Danone.

Xavier H

Xavier Hatchondo

HEAD OF CARBON STRATEGY

Shares expertise on carbon project standards for a better planet. Ex-WeForest and Groupe ECOCERT.