Sliced: 🎙️ Harnessing Family Forests to Tackle Climate Change with Rita Hite
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We’re pleased to announce the newest episode of Untangling Climate Finance, featuring Rita Hite, President and CEO of the American Forest Foundation (AFF).
In this episode, Rita and Jay discuss the critical role of family-owned forests in addressing climate change. Rita shares her inspiring journey from growing up on a family farm to becoming a leader in sustainable forestry.
With 40% of U.S. forests owned by families, Rita explains how AFF empowers these landowners through innovative programs like the Family Forest Carbon Program, which allows small forest owners to participate in carbon markets and generate measurable climate benefits.
Rita also makes a major announcement about AFF’s upcoming Carbon Credit Auction for February 2025. This groundbreaking auction will offer nature-based carbon credits from family-owned forests, making the carbon credit market more accessible and transparent for buyers. The auction aims to create new opportunities for small landowners while accelerating climate action. More details about the auction can be found further below.
Tune in to this episode to hear more about the potential of family forests to drive meaningful change in the fight against climate change!
If you’re interested in connecting with us on any of these topics, feel free to reach out at communications@gordianknotstrategies.com.
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The American Forest Foundation (AFF) will hold the first auction for the Family Forest Carbon Program’s carbon credits in February 2025.
The American Forest Foundation Carbon Auction — the first of its kind for a U.S. nature-based carbon project — will offer buyers a transparent and streamlined way to secure high-quality carbon credits while supporting rural communities and family forest owners.
To read the full announcement, click here.
To view the auction site, click here.
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities is set to issue its second call for the submission of impact investing opportunities for the winter of 2024/2025.
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