FGIS CEO on Gabon's Growing Green Economy

The video discusses Gabon's significant role in global environmental efforts, highlighting its vast forest coverage and carbon sequestration capabilities. Gabon is a leader in carbon credit issuance, though the market is flawed, favoring countries improving emissions rather than those already below zero. The discussion covers the need for financial instruments to support conservation and green growth, emphasizing global partnerships and initiatives. Gabon's approach to balancing resource use and environmental preservation is explored, along with the challenges of achieving scale and speed in green initiatives.

Why is Gabon referred to as the 'lungs of Africa'?

What percentage of Gabon is covered by forest?

What is the net sequestration of carbon in Gabon every year?

What measures has Gabon taken to protect its forests since 1972?

How does Gabon's carbon credit issuance relate to its conservation efforts?

What is the significance of the carbon credit market for Gabon?

What challenges does Gabon face in maintaining its HFLD status?

What are Gabon's goals for COP 28 regarding forest conservation?

How does Gabon balance economic development with environmental preservation?

What role does the private sector play in Gabon's climate action?