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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.
2 days ago


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.
3 days ago


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.
3 days ago


Wildlife Works Response to Floods at the Gerbang Barito REDD+ Project, Indonesia
In March 2025, severe floods hit villages in South Barito, impacting communities involved in the Gerbang Barito REDD+ Project. Wildlife Works Indonesia responded swiftly, delivering medical care to 400+ people and food aid to 800 households. Despite logistical challenges, the effort showed the strength of local collaboration. The response highlights the group's belief that true forest conservation means supporting communities facing climate-related crises.
Jun 26


Valuing the Priceless: June 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.
Jun 24


ERS Acquires Equitable Earth to Advance High-Quality Community-led Forest Conservation Projects
Ecosystem Restoration Standard (ERS), an ICVCM approved carbon standard focused on nature-based solutions, today announced the acquisition of Equitable Earth - a pioneering forest carbon standard that integrates technical innovation and conservation best practices with the priorities of Indigenous Peoples, traditional communities and governments, particularly in the Global South.
Jun 12


Facts relating to the Ka’apor Community’s proposed REDD+ project in the Alto Turiaçú territory in Brazil.
The Ka’apor Ta Hury Association, which represents 95% of the community, initiated the REDD+ FPIC process with Wildlife Works. In...
Jun 10


Nurturing Young Minds at the Gerbang Barito REDD+ Project in Indonesia
In rural Indonesia, where access to education is limited, a reading club becomes a place of hope. Guided by volunteer teacher Ibu Husna, children learn, play, and grow their love for nature with support from the Wildlife Works Gerbang Barito REDD+ Project.
Jun 10


Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in Action: Case Studies of How to Put Community Consent at the Heart of Climate Solutions
In this blog we dive into the four interconnected components of our Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) implementation model, each grounded in real-world case studies from Wildlife Works projects around the world.
May 29


How Wildlife Works for All of Us: World Biodiversity Day 2025
This blog, featuring Wildlife Works’ camera trap footage from REDD+ projects around the world, explains how biodiversity loss affects people and nature alike and what Wildlife Works is doing to help protect life on Earth.
May 29


Reasons for Wild Hope: May 2025
In our May newsletter, we explore how biophilia - curiosity and love for nature - is a vital force in the fight against biodiversity loss. Featuring stunning camera trap footage from Wildlife Works projects, a species spotlight on the elusive aardwolf, and a story from biodiversity monitor Felix Ferrer in the Colombian Amazon, this issue reminds us that protecting nature starts with personal connections.
May 28


Guardians of Biodiversity: Local Researchers in ASATRIZY
Learn more about community-based biodiversity monitoring, a fundamental tool for ecosystem conservation that creates opportunities for communities within REDD+ Projects. We spotlight Félix Ferrer, a biodiversity monitor at the Maloca Vaupés ASATRIZY REDD+ Project
May 21
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