Forests matter - they help keep our climate stable, are home to 80% of terrestrial life on Earth, and provide 2.4 billion people with their basic needs and livelihoods.

Yet despite their vital importance to all life on the planet, we destroy our forests by the minute. As the complexity of the situation of tropical forests unravels, at Ashoka want to understand how do we create a seismic shift in the decision making process to stop tropical deforestation.

How do we change policies, economic incentives and information in a way that empowers and brings environmental impact closer to people?

Join us for a roundtable discussion with social entrepreneurs from South East Asia and South America.

Speakers:  

• Cynthia Ong, Forever Sabah, Co-founder 

• Adalberto Verissimo, Imazon, Co-founder 

• Ann Dumaliang, Masungi Georeserve, Trustee 

• Luis Fernando Guedes, SOS Mata Atlântica, Knowledge Director.

Hosted by Ashoka at the Skoll World Forum Ecosystem Events.