Building Country Platforms to Scale Reforestation | Reforest the Future Summit

How can countries move from fragmented reforestation projects to coordinated action at national scale? In this Reforest the Future Summit conversation, Jad Daley moderates a panel on “country platforms”—government-led, multi-partner collaborations designed to align reforestation goals, finance, policy, data, infrastructure, and local capacity. The panel explores how country platforms can help accelerate restoration while improving quality and long-term outcomes. Speakers discuss Ghana’s national forest plantation strategy, private-sector investment, community-led restoration, digital progress tracking, seed banks and nurseries, land and policy conditions, and the role of philanthropy in mobilizing public and private capital. Featuring: • Jad Daley, Terraformation — moderator • Dr. Hugh Brown, Ghana Forestry Commission • Rada Kapali, forestry and sustainable-investment advisor • Sean DeWitt, World Resources Institute • Jim Stevenson, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and panel introduction 03:15 What is a country platform? 06:42 The panel’s 360-degree perspective 07:31 Ghana’s national restoration strategy 12:20 Creating an operating environment for investment 18:01 Why government must help set the table 20:05 Restore Local and community-led restoration 26:55 Tools for country-scale implementation 34:48 The role of government and coordination 41:20 Building durable coalitions and capacity 46:46 Philanthropy, technical assistance, and the “glue” 54:27 Closing reflections Reforest the Future brings together leaders working to restore forests, strengthen communities, and build the systems needed for lasting impact. #Reforestation #NatureRestoration #ClimateFinance #ForestRestoration