Sustinere Global is proud to host its first Biannual Reforestation Symposium. This event will feature prominent keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and an action-based approach to put you and your organization at the forefront of climate solutions. This event will provide you with tangible knowledge about one of the most prominent climate action approaches to save our planet, which is to plant trees. Come prepared to learn how to integrate reforestation in your environmental plan or career focus, and walk away with a new network of like-minded change-makers.

Keynote, honorary and plenary speakers include:

• Joanna Kerr, President of Tides Canada. She was the Executive Director of Greenpeace Canada, part of a global network working to stop climate change, save the environment, protect precious biodiversity and advance Indigenous rights. A lifelong feminist and activist, Joanna previously served as the first female Chief Executive of ActionAid International, a global social justice and poverty alleviation federation.
• Dr. Jay Malcolm, Professor at the Daniels Faculty’s Forestry program at the University of Toronto. Dr. Malcolm received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Guelph and his Ph.D. from the University of Florida. He specializes in conservation biology, tropical ecology, landscape ecology, and ecological impacts of climate change. Dr. Malcolm also researches community ecology and has been featured on CBC for his research work.
• Rob Keen, CEO of Forests Ontario. He is a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and has provided forestry services to landowners, developed forest management plans on Crown and private lands, and led forest audits for the Forest Stewardship Council and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). Rob is geared towards accomplishing Forests Ontario’s vision and has been featured in the news recently for the 50 Million Tree Program.
• Andrei Stoica, CEO & Founder of Sustinere Global. He is a jurist, policy analyst, and humanist, working with the Government of Canada. He is passionate about giving everyone choices and resources for living with dignity in a clean natural environment. Andrei brings over 5 years of leadership experience across both the governmental and non-profit sectors and conducts reforestation projects in Canada and South America.