As the world accelerates its transition to nature-positive economies, Angola is positioning itself as a continental leader in sustainable forestry. At COP30 in Brazil, the Angola Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSDEA) showcased “Esplendor Florestal” — a transformative, long-term investment to combine ecological restoration, industrial development and climate-resilient land management.  Verterra is proud to be assisting FSDEA and Esplendor Florestal with this transition.

More than a forestry project, Esplendor Florestal represents a new national economic strategy: one where responsible land stewardship becomes a driver of prosperity, climate resilience and global competitiveness for Angola.

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As demand for climate-positive land use grows, reforestation projects are becoming increasingly common across Australia. Whether driven by regulatory requirements, sustainability goals, or carbon market participation, these projects present an opportunity to restore native ecosystems but only if they’re planned and implemented with ecological integrity in mind. We spoke with one of Verterra’s environmental and forest scientists, Kristiina Marquardt, to explore what’s really required to design and deliver a successful reforestation effort.

For decades, many companies have viewed the environment through a narrow lens: as a resource to extract from or a compliance obligation to manage. But this mindset is shifting — fast.

While reforestation and environmental plantings remain vital tools, Australia's diverse landscapes offer many more innovative opportunities for carbon capture.

Plants “breathe in” CO2 and “exhale” oxygen, in the process storing carbon, but just how much does the average tree (and forest) store, and how do we measure this?