It began with a walk in the woods and a question: Can Indigenous wisdom and the power of the economy unite to restore our balance with nature? Three years on, 200,000 hectares of ancestral rainforest have been reclaimed, with a framework in place to protect 5 million hectares by 2030.
Written by:
Dray Ramirez
Expert insight:
Daniël Povel
Co-Founder and Chief of Integrity Officer of Sacred Forests
About the expert
Daniël Povel
Co-Founder and Chief of Integrity Officer of Sacred Forests
Daniël Povel is a seasoned leader in sustainable finance and impact investing, with over 25 years of experience in international finance. He spent more than 18 years in senior leadership at Triodos Bank N.V., one of the world’s most ethical and mission-driven financial institutions. In addition to being the Co-Founder and Chief Integrity Officer of Sacred Forests, Daniël also serves as Managing Partner at NOW Partners, a regenerative land-use foundation. He is a Supervisory Board Member at VSBfonds, supporting social initiatives in the Netherlands, and a Board Member at Demeter, promoting biodynamic agriculture.