Washington DC Climate Week: The Role of Nature Based Carbon Credits for Corporate Climate and Nature Strategies

Location: Washington, D.C.
Date: 24 Apr 2026 - 24 Jun 2026
Time: 11:30

During Washington DC Climate Week, Climate Impact Partners will moderate an expert panel exploring the evolving role of nature based carbon credits in credible corporate climate strategies

About the session

Carbon credits play an important role in helping companies address emissions beyond their value chains but as expectations rise, so does the need for confidence, quality, and long‑term impact. Nature‑based credits can deliver powerful climate outcomes while supporting biodiversity and local communities, when designed and implemented with rigour.

Moderated by Alterra Hetzel, Senior Vice President of Client Solutions at Climate Impact Partners, this panel will explore how organizations can integrate high‑quality nature‑based carbon credits into their climate strategies with credibility and confidence. The discussion will focus on what good looks like in today’s market and how carbon markets can support a more scalable, durable approach to climate action.

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Who should attend

This session is designed for carbon market professionals, corporate sustainability leaders, climate and carbon financiers, environmental organisations, and experts working across forest conservation and nature‑based solutions.

​Speakers

  • ​Nathan Truitt, Executive Vice President, The American Forest Foundation
  • ​Yihan Wang, Climate Impact & Strategy Advisor, Terraformation
  • ​Dr. Megan Morikawa, Sr Manager, Natural Climate Solutions, Salesforce
  • ​Joan Abbott, Sustainability Solutions, Indigo

DISCLAIMER: ​This workshop is organized by the organizing group, and is being listed on the DCCW calendar is not an endorsement of content or partners.