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Newsletter: May 2016 Issue
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Nothing But Clear Skies

Spotlight
New Partnerships in Forest Ownership
There is real opportunity for conservation finance practitioners to partner with organizations seeking to establish community forests. These two groups share a similar vision about the benefits locally-owned and managed forests provide to their communities—it's time to work together.

Feature
A New Home for the Colorado Carbon Fund
The Climate Trust has transferred the administration of the Colorado Carbon Fund program to Colorado-based NGO, Natural Capitalism Solutions. As we began to shift to a new climate finance business model, the change in focus necessitated finding a new home for this iconic Colorado institution. 

Point of View
Robert Parkhurst, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
The Science Behind Agricultural Carbon Markets
There’s been a lot of recent attention on the California Air Resources Board’s rice protocol, the first ever carbon offset protocol for crop agriculture in a compliance market. When the first credits become available for purchase this summer, policymakers and regulated companies can have confidence in the protocol’s ability to improve climate stability, while growers can earn extra revenue.

The Climate Trust in the News
Position Available: Accounting Coordinator
Hindsight on 2015 Predictions

Track Record

3.1 million
Tons greenhouse gas reduced

 

5.5 million
Tons of expected emission reductions

 

45
Total Projects

 

$33.5 million
Committed to projects

 


Resources


We're proud to have provided sponsorship support and insight for Ecosystem Marketplace's new report, Raising Ambition: State of the Voluntary Carbon Markets 2016—a rich resource on voluntary climate action!
On the Road 
We're attending the following events

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PRIVATE FOREST LANDOWNERS
May 31-June 3, 2016, Orlando, FL
Meet with Dick Kempka

SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT FORUM
Sept 20, 2016, New York, NY
Meet with Sean Penrith or Peter Weisberg

CONSERVATION FINANCE NETWORK ROUNDTABLE
Oct 13-14, 2016, Washington DC
Meet with Sean Penrith or Peter Weisberg

2016 NATIONAL LAND CONSERVATION CONFERENCE
Oct 28-30, 2016, Minneapolis, MN
Meet with Dick Kempka

2016 ARGUS CONFERENCE
Oct 31-Nov 4, 2016, TBD
Meet with Sean Penrith or Dick Kempka
“Portland State University and The Climate Trust have shared values that include a significant commitment to the environment, demonstrated by PSU’s climate resiliency actions with the City of Portland, and The Trust’s efforts to reduce dangerous greenhouse gas emissions through conservation finance. I am honored to serve on The Trust’s advisory committee, providing insight and transparency to their carbon credit acquisitions efforts—with the goal of building a robust pipeline of quality projects, leading to big climate impacts across the U.S.”
 
-Jonathan Fink, Portland State University
Make The Climate Trust your charity of choice.


 

Accolades

We're honored to be a recipient of the National 2016 When Work Works Award! Honorees demonstrate flexibility as part of an effective business strategy.
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