Financing Forests: Why Invest in Nature | Yishan Wong

At the 2024 Climate & Sustainability Leadership Summit, Yishan Wong, CEO of Terraformation, emphasizes the importance of investing in forest restoration to combat climate change and drive sustainable growth. Drawing on his tech background, Wong highlights biodiverse forests as a scalable, effective solution for carbon capture, biodiversity support, and financial returns. He advocates for a shift in financing models to accelerate reforestation projects and stresses the urgency of action. "Forests are essential to our planet’s infrastructure," Wong says, urging leaders to invest in forests as a critical step toward long-term climate and economic resilience.