Johannes Schwegler from TREEO on Harnessing Tech for Carbon Capture, Ecosystems Restoration, and Fairer Payouts To Tree Farmers

Episode Summary: Join Johannes Schwegler along with hosts Olabanji, Leekei, Brian, Jenn, and Kristina as they explore TREEO's innovative approach to scaling reforestation through technology. Topics covered in this comprehensive discussion include:Johannes’ journey to Borneo and carpenter experienceFounding Fairventures: a non-profit for tree plantingAddressing the discrepancy between trees planted and trees grownThe importance of comprehensive census in reforestation managementLeveraging technology for donor trust leads to carbon storage monitoringWildfires, rainforests, and forest management strategiesAn inside look at TREEO.app's tree growth monitoringBalancing forest thinning and food cultivationStarting small and navigating the carbon capture landscape, vision, process, and challengesNew insights into soil and agricultural carbon sequestrationCarbon removal vs. Carbon offset markets: the need for regulation and transparencyTransitioning to for-profit: scaling TREEO for greater impactUnpacking the carbon market value chain and ensuring fair income for tree farmersConnect with Johannes Schwegler: https://treeo.one/en/----- For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.orgWant to join in the conversation?Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!----- Since you’ve come this far, please show your AlohaHawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century. Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”Visit Richie’s IG to find out how you can help----- Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Olabanji Stephen, Brian Tormey, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning.Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves. Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US---The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.