The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS): How It Verifies Biodiversity Recovery
What makes The Global Biodiversity Standard different? Ecosia's Antonia Burchard-Levine explains how TGBS verifies real, site-based biodiversity recovery.
Human-Wildlife Conflict: why it’s rising, and what’s actually working
Human-wildlife conflict is rising worldwide. Discover what it is, its causes, real examples, and proven mitigation strategies offering coexistence solutions.
Wildlife corridors: reconnecting nature one path at a time
What is a wildlife corridor and why does it matter? Explore the science, benefits, and real-world examples reconnecting fragmented habitats.
Not all forests are the same: why planting trees isn’t the same as restoring a forest
"Ten million trees planted." Headlines like this show up often, and they're usually meant as good news. But on their own, they don’t say much about what actually happened on the ground. Did the trees survive past year one? Are...
Primary Forests: what they are, why they matter & where to find them
This article explores the meaning of primary forests, examines why these primordial forests are irreplaceable, identifies the places where they still survive, and asks the most pressing question of all: once lost, can they ever truly come back? What are...
Wetlands explained: why they matter so much
What are wetlands? Wetlands are areas of land that are permanently or seasonally flooded. They vary in size and form and change with the seasons and over time. Wetlands include a wide range of natural and human-made habitats. They can...
Dead trees for healthy forests and ecosystems
You have surely seen dead trees during your walks in the forest and may have asked yourself why it is left there? Isn’t a forest with a well-cleared undergrowth preferable? For generations, people have considered dead trees to be something...
2025: A year of Hard Truths – and Genuine Hope for Climate and Biodiversity
2025 forced the world to see two truths at once: climate risks are accelerating faster than expected, and yet global momentum behind Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) is stronger, more scientific, and more collaborative than ever. At OpenForests, we sit exactly in...
Webinar: Tackling Greenwashing: tracking climate and nature commitments with technology
Date: 21st March 2024Time: 15:00 CETVenue: Online About & Why Attend? Join us to discover how to effectively invest in or sponsor environmental projects, minimizing reputational risks and enhancing brand awareness. This webinar is designed for CSR and sustainability officers...
explorer.land project stage – the work continues!
The voluntary carbon market is booming, investments in ecosystem restoration are rising, and biodiversity credits are coming. Businesses and investors want to finance nature, that one thing is certain. But it is difficult to find good projects to finance. Projects...
