Learn more about the events Wildlife Works team members will be speaking and attending at Climate Week NYC 2025.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) continues to mature, there has been a recent wave of policy updates, investment milestones, and signals of increased global coordination. Here are the key voluntary carbon market updates shaping the landscape from May 2025.

As part of the Free, Prior and Informed Consent process to increase community member understanding of REDD+, we created educational games

Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) enables Indigenous Peoples and local communities to approve or reject climate change projects that affect their lands, resources, or livelihoods. FPIC is not a one-time event—it’s a continuous, participatory process that builds trust, fosters collaboration, and ensures community rights. True community-driven climate action starts with respecting FPIC as a dynamic, adaptive engagement throughout a project’s lifecycle.

Relentless greenwashing accusations have triggered a new kind of PR strategy: silence. Companies are abandoning climate targets or avoiding transparency altogether. This “greenhushing” is stalling climate progress at the moment we need it most. It’s time to move beyond perfectionism and support bold, visible leadership—even if it’s imperfect. Because when companies step up, it works. But when we silence them, we all lose.

Through this newsletter, we’ll provide key biodiversity and carbon market updates from a leading project developer’s perspective.

This document aims to orient Wildlife Works staff and collaborators to the evolving and important thinking around climate and environmental

Here, you’ll find inspiring community-centered conservation stories, research highlights, and a glimpse into what’s next for Wildlife Work

Learn more about Wildlife Works' Key Takeaways from the Biodiversity COP16 recently held in Cali, Colombia

Learn more about the Theory of Change (cause-and-effect) model which is a vital tool for equitably designing REDD+ projects.

Learn about events we will be attending and participating in at Biodiversity COP16, and a list of our team members who will be in Cali

Learn more about the Biodiversity Stewardship Units methodology