Swedish forest company, SCA, is leaving the Forest Stewardship Council—undermining Indigenous rights, climate action, and opening the door to ecological harm.

For decades, conservation has relied heavily on the deep wisdom and technical expertise of seasoned practitioners. Their hard-won knowledge has protected landscapes, endangered species, and cultural heritage across the globe. Yet as we stand on the brink of unprecedented ecological tipping points, there is an urgent need to cultivate the next wave of leadership—one that is agile, inclusive, and ready to inherit the mantle of responsibility.

Boreal forests are the largest land-based carbon sink yet Sweden is deforesting its old growth trees at a faster rate than the deforestation of the Amazon.