Restoring ecosystems worldwide through innovative nature-based solutions.
Our story.

The Green Branch was founded to create permanent forest cover and to close the financing gap for Nature-Based climate Solutions (NBS). Forests play a major role in climate mitigation, protecting our endangered biodiversity and boosting communities. Yet, restoration and conservation projects fail to reach maturity because they remain drastically underfunded and lack technical capacity.

The Green Branch is an impact-first carbon asset developer and manager. Our mission is to support the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of productive forest landscapes. We do this in regions where high potential for climate and biodiversity impact is matched by significant barriers to finance.

We identify projects with strong ecological foundations and credible local partners, then bring them from concept to carbon market readiness. Through a combination of early-stage funding, technical assistance, and long-term asset stewardship, we help project developers overcome the complexities of certification processes,   MRV systems, and catalytic project finance.

Who we are

We are a team of practitioners, thinkers, and doers committed to enabling real climate solutions on the ground.

At The Green Branch, we bring together experience from climate finance, carbon assetdevelopment, ecology, and community engagement. Some of us have worked in multilaterals   and   investment   firms;   others   have   built   grassroots   movements or advised governments. What unites us is a shared belief: that forests are not just carbon sinks, but living systems worthy of protection, investment, and care.

Our team is small but deeply collaborative. We operate at the intersection of science, finance, and fieldwork to develop projects with a comprehensive approach. Most of all, we’re driven by curiosity, collaboration and a strong will to change the world for the better.

The Green Branch is building a next-generation carbon development company that combines technical excellence with deep financial knowledge, long-term thinking, and
local partnerships.

Miriam Bellink
Head of Carbon Development
Jacob Hietink
Co-founder
Rafael Frade
Investor relations officer
Kasper Kupperman
Co-founder

Milestones

Since our inception in 2019, The Green Branch has achieved significant milestones in our mission to restore ecosystems and promote sustainable practices.
2019

Established The Green Branch with a focus on Nature-Based Solutions.​

2020

Launched our first project, Serra Do Sudeste, in Brazil.​

2021

Expanded services to include comprehensive carbon advisory solutions.​

2022

Partnered with leading organizations to enhance project certification processes.​

2023

Developed proprietary technology for improved monitoring and reporting.​

2024

Recognized as a trusted leader in carbon asset development and management.​

State-of-the-art technology

At The Green Branch, technology helps us develop, verify, and scale high-quality carbon projects. With tools like earth observation, geospatial analysis, and digital monitoring, we ensure accurate data, transparent reporting, and better project outcomes.

Science

Our projects are grounded in rigorous scientific research, ensuring that our nature-based solutions deliver measurable and lasting environmental benefits. We adhere to globally recognized standards and continuously update our methodologies to reflect the latest scientific advancements.​

Resources

We are committed to sharing knowledge and fostering education in the fields of carbon markets, biodiversity, and sustainable forestry.​

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