Episode 13: Using Tech to Spark the Restoration Movement with Clara Rowe, CEO @ Restor

In this episode, we talk with Clara about Restor, an online platform that hosts more than 100,000 restoration and conservation projects worldwide and connects on-the-ground land stewards of these projects with the financing and information they need to succeed. Clara speaks about what these projects actually look like, the opportunities and limitations of digital monitoring, reporting, and verification (DMRV) technology, and the role of Restor in driving the overall restoration movement forward. In this episode, we touch on:  > Clara’s journey from the cloud forests of Monteverde, Costa Rica to CEO of Restor> How Restor works - its users, business model, and tech> Nuances of DMRV for projects in the global south> Examples of project successes and failures> Intersection between restoration and productive land uses like agriculture> Misconceptions and barriers to scale for restoration projectsWant to learn more? Check out these resources:Restor’s Home PageRestor on YouTube Episode recorded on: June 16, 2023

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We are a show about nature’s role in tackling climate change. A new industry is taking shape, and our goal is to host a candid, cross-disciplinary conversation on nature and its role in addressing climate change. We are three friends with diverse backgrounds who met in business school at Stanford and share a common interest in demystifying natural climate solutions. Together, we’ll unpack this growing field and connect the dots across the people and ideas shaping its future. Whether you work in the space already or are hearing the term “nature-based solution” for the first time, this show is for you. Join the conversation with industry juggernauts, environmental thought leaders, and entrepreneurs around the world who are operating at the frontier of nature-based solutions.