As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the urgency to turn global climate commitments into tangible action has never been greater. Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) offers one of the most powerful pathways to address the interconnected challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change, and community resilience.
iNovaland has established a track record as an experienced actor in FLR, with successful high integrity projects in Ghana and Brazil demonstrating the ability to deliver ecological recovery, carbon credit generation, and community benefits at scale. Building on this experience, iNovaland and its partners are launching the Itanhém River Forest Landscape Restoration Project in Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest, one of the most threatened biodiversity hotspots in the world.
This webinar will present the project as a model of practice ahead of COP30, highlighting its ecological, social, and financial impact while positioning forest restoration as a vital climate solution and sustainable investment opportunity.
The Itanhém River Forest Landscape Restoration Project directly contributes to COP30 priorities by:
Alongside Luís Silva, CEO at iNovaland and Márcio Braga, iNovaland Brasil Director, who will guide us through the company’s track record and the Itánhem Project, we’ll be joined by long-standing partners and new allies in this exciting Atlantic Forest restoration initiative.
Based in Portugal, Luís is a Forestry Engineer with more than 30 years of experience in sustainability and the bioeconomy. He has led pioneering projects in agriculture and forestry, held leadership roles with WWF Portugal, WWF International, and FSC Portugal, and worked internationally in Portugal, Brazil, South Africa, and China.
Based in Porto Seguro, Bahia, Márcio leads iNovaland’s programmes in southern Bahia and northern Espírito Santo, focusing on Atlantic Forest restoration and sustainable soil use. A Forest Engineer (UFV) with postgraduate studies in Environmental Science (UFF) and Corporate Sustainability (UNICAMP), he brings extensive experience from the cellulose, biofuel, and renewable energy sectors and works closely with communities, institutions, and investors to build sustainable landscapes.
Below is the list of special guests who will share their unique perspectives on iNovaland and the project:
Mr. Olesen, is the Programme Director at KIRKBI A/S, a Danish investment company focused on responsible and long-term value creation. He leads cross-sectoral programmes that emphasise collaboration, innovation, and sustainability and has been central to KIRKBI’s partnership with iNovaland on the FASB initiative in Brazil since 2019.
Mr. Macedo, holds a Doctorate in Energy Planning from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and was a Visiting Researcher at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. At the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), he has worked for over two decades, specialising in forestry financing, climate policy, and carbon markets.
Mr. Corrêa, heads the Public Prosecutor’s Office for the Environment in Bahia State and coordinates the Legal Forest Programme. Through his leadership in the Arboretum Programme, he has advanced forest restoration and community engagement for over 15 years.
Mr. Jordan Neto, is a sustainability-focused entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience leading initiatives in forestry, agriculture, energy, and agribusiness. His work reflects the role of private sector leadership in promoting long-term environmental and economic resilience.
This webinar will present the Itanhém River Forest Landscape Restoration Project, a high-integrity initiative led by iNovaland and partners, designed to restore one of the world’s most threatened ecosystems, the Atlantic Rainforest. It’s a real-world climate action in a region with less than 5% native vegetation cover and significant potential for generating carbon credits.
To learn more, we would like to present an project’s overview:
