How Reforestation Supports Climate Resilience | ESG Decoded Podcast #157
Join us as host Amanda Kuhl speaks with Valerie Tamburi, Director of Reforestation, and Marina Weikel, Carbon Credit and GIS Coordinator at Treefolks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring ecosystems and fostering community connections through tree planting and education in Central Texas. Together, they discuss how Treefolks is restoring ecosystems by planting over 3 million trees, working with private landowners, and building community connections. This work enhances climate resilience, water quality, and biodiversity while generating carbon credits that sustain their programs. Valerie and Marina also share how their reforestation projects address challenges like erosion and drought, creating long-term environmental benefits. They highlight the importance of community participation and education to drive meaningful ecological restoration. How can reforestation help mitigate climate change? How can you support these efforts in your community? Tune in to find out! Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media to be notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in! Episode Resources: TreeFolks Volunteer Opportunities: https://www.treefolks.org/volunteer/ City of Austin Watershed Protection Department: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/watershed-protection Erosion Control and Stream Restoration: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/erosion-control-and-stream-restoration - About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Amanda Kuhl, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast. ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/ Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://go.climeco.com/Spotify YouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/ X: https://twitter.com/ESGDecoded FB: https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded About ClimeCo ClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand. ClimeCo | Resource Links Site: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/ X: https://twitter.com/ClimeCo FB: https://www.facebook.com/Climeco/