This article appears to be an excerpt from an investor survey on climate-related startups and venture capital. The article features quotes from two investors who share their views on various topics related to forest conservation and management.
Key points:
- The first investor, who remains anonymous, believes that it’s different this time due to the increasing awareness of climate change and the growing demand for carbon credits.
- They also think that marketplaces for carbon credits derived from conserved forests or restored forests are needed but have questioned permanence given forest fire risks and potential biodiversity issues.
- The second investor, who is a senior reporter at TechCrunch named Tim De Chant, shares his views on various topics including forest conservation and management.
Some of the key points he makes include:
- Forests have immense value beyond their economic uses as assets or resources for biofuel production, animal feed, coffee, cocoa, palm oil, and other crops.
- The biggest hurdle to valuing forests for their ecosystem services is that we view them primarily as short-term assets (lumber) or competitors to food production.
- Reducing meat consumption and adopting plant-based diets can significantly decrease deforestation needs.
These investors’ perspectives highlight the complexities of forest conservation and management, and the need for a multifaceted approach that acknowledges both economic and environmental considerations.