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Join Wildlife Works at Climate Week New York City
Learn more about the events Wildlife Works team members will be speaking and attending at Climate Week NYC 2025.
6 days ago


Reasons for Wild Hope, September 2025
In our latest newsletter, discover the surprising link between trees and the evolution of the human mind, how the Kasigau Corridor is enabling community members to dream of better futures, the hidden role of seed dispersers in improving carbon sequestration in forests, and insights from Fabio Rohe, a world-renowned primatologist and conservation scientist on the Wildlife Works Brazil team.
Sep 4


Employee Spotlight: Fabio Rohe, PhD - Biodiversity Senior Specialist
In this month’s spotlight meet Fabio Rohe PhD, Wildlife Works Biodiversity Senior Specialist for Brazil. From discovering new species to creating community-based biodiversity monitoring initiatives that have helped save millions of hectares of forest across Brazil, Fabio’s rich experience makes him an indispensable part of our team.
Sep 3


From the Mines to a New Beginning in the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project
Through the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project, made possible by the sale of forest carbon credits, Naomi Mrunde found the chance to leave behind a life-threatening job in the gemstone mines for safer, more meaningful work. Today, she nurtures seedlings, partners with farmers on conservation agriculture, and supports her family with dignity and security.
Sep 3


World Elephant Day: A Ranger’s Story on the Frontlines of Protecting Elephants at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project
This World Elephant Day, we’re spotlighting the courage of Jema Funan, Senior Security Liaison at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project. With 26 years on the frontlines of wildlife protection, Jema has sacrificed his personal safety to protect elephants.
Aug 11


Valuing the Priceless: August 2025
The voluntary carbon market is showing signs of structural maturity, with bold moves, growing alignment on integrity, and shifting supply dynamics. From strategic acquisitions to evolving standards and groundbreaking investments, this month’s developments hint at a market finding its footing, while still navigating complexity and scrutiny. One story in particular stands out as a sign for what’s next.
Aug 9


The Truth About REDD+ for Forest Conservation: A Pioneer's Perspective on Why the Market is the Only Way Forward
In a recent episode of "This Week In Carbon," Mike Korchinsky, the visionary founder of Wildlife Works, offered a candid and often provocative look at the origins of carbon credits for financing forest conservation and the turbulent journey of the REDD+ market. His insights challenge conventional wisdom and underscore a deep commitment to pragmatic solutions for wildlife, forests, and the communities that depend on them. In this blog, learn about the key insights from the con
Aug 9


Employee Spotlight: Will Gochberg, PhD - Technical Climate Policy Analyst
In this month’s spotlight meet Will Gochberg PhD, Wildlife Works Technical Climate Policy Analyst. From conducting research on land tenure systems in Africa to working in academia, Will's rich experience and keen analysis on policy makes him an indispensable part of our team.
Aug 8


Team OWL Breaking Barriers: Six Female Rangers Become Drone Pilots in the Kasigau Corridor REDD + Project
This World Ranger Day, we’re proud to spotlight six female rangers who are redefining conservation in Kenya’s Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project.
Once curious observers of drone technology, they are now licensed drone pilots using this powerful tool to protect forests, monitor wildlife, and respond swiftly to emergencies.
Jul 31


Reasons for Wild Hope: July 2025
In this issue of Reasons for Wild Hope, learn about how REDD+ projects are strengthening resilience to floods, improving healthcare, and protecting endangered biodiversity, all by flipping the paradigm and making conservation profitable for local communities.
Jul 16


Improving Healthcare Access in the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project
At the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project, the construction of staff housing at a rural health center is ensuring medical professionals can stay on-site, meaning faster care and safer outcomes for mothers, newborns, and emergency patients. This initiative shows that when carbon revenue meets community priorities, lives are saved.
Jul 15


A Forest Engineer at the Gerbang Barito REDD+ Project
At the Gerbang Barito REDD+ project, endangered orangutans build intricate nests to sleep in each night. Learn more in this blog.
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