Protecting the Amazon with Laura Albuquerque from Future Climate
In this episode we chat with Laura Albuquerque, Chief Climate Officer at Future Climate.
Laura brings 20 years of experience in climate change, and gives us an inside look at some of the major forest carbon projects Future Climate is working on in Brazil, including mangrove restoration and jurisdictional REDD+, and their approach to high integrity credits.
Key takeaways:
- Future Climate works is involved in large-scale REDD+ projects in the Amazonas, conserving over 6.5 million ha of forest.
- They also have a joint venture with the Brazilian government in Maranhão, focusing on both conservation and restoration, including blue carbon projects.
- Future Climate’s “Beyond Carbon” credits emphasize high integrity through conservative baselines, robust governance, biodiversity protection, technology use, and social/bioeconomic impact.
- These premium carbon credits achieve significantly higher prices than average market rates due to their high integrity and added co-benefits.
- The company is working to support local communities in developing sustainable businesses that utilize forest products and provide alternative income sources.