TED Talks Daily The big idea funding forest conservation | Andika Putraditama
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Jun 17, 2025 
Andika Putraditama is a sustainability expert with a rich background in political and forest science, focused on reducing the environmental impact of commodity supply chains. In this enlightening discussion, he addresses the massive deforestation linked to palm oil production, highlighting its devastating effects on forests and climate. Andika proposes an innovative approach: funding tree conservation through corporate investments. He stresses that restoring ecosystems must be seen as crucial for sustainable economies, not just a charitable afterthought.
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Forest Loss Drives Climate Crisis
- Forest loss from commodities like palm oil drives significant carbon emissions and climate change.
- Protecting and restoring forests is essential, but current forest conservation financing is massively underfunded.
Link Funding To Environmental Impact
- Companies should proportionately fund forest protection based on their raw material impact.
- The RIMBA Collective enables scalable, long-term financing for forest conservation linked to supply chains.
Remote Conservation Project Journey
- Visiting a forest conservation project in western Sumatra required complex travel: plane, car, hike.
- Projects are often remote, highlighting logistical challenges in conservation efforts.