gran chaco Forest, salta, argentina

Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF) Immersive Training Program

Master the art of profitable, nature-based project design, diligence, and development in 7 days.

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Become an Expert on Nature-Based Carbon Strategies and Investments

Recapture’s Climate-Smart Forestry Immersive Training is a hands-on program designed for sustainability leaders, climate investors, and ESG professionals to master the complexities of profitable forest carbon projects while exploring the second largest forest in South America.

With a strong focus on Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR), you’ll learn not only how to implement these projects, but also how to balance financial returns with biodiversity, social impact, and environmental sustainability. Participants will work closely with experts and local communities to understand the unique challenges and opportunities of scaling nature-based solutions.

The CSF immersive training program is designed for:
  • Corporate Sustainability & ESG Leaders curating climate strategies
  • Climate-Focused Venture Investors investing in nature-based technologies
  • Green Infrastructure & DFI Investors financing nature-based carbon projects
  • Family Office and Impact Investors focused on triple-bottom-line returns (people, planet, profit)
  • Philanthropic Advisors who are guiding catalytic capital from traditional philanthropy into measurable climate action
  • Infrastructure & Resource Lawyers advising on the full life cycle of projects from development, construction and financing through operations, purchase and sale
What you'll gain from our training:
  • Real World Expertise: Get hands-on with nature-based agriculture, bio-diverse conservation, and regenerative forestry projects, gaining practical knowledge that empowers you to lead and diligence investments as well as project implementation.
  • Risk Mitigation: Learn from experts who have successfully scaled projects across the globe, helping you avoid the costly mistakes that have sunk high-profile agriculture, conservation, forestry, and carbon projects in the past.
  • Connections that Drive Results: Build lasting relationships with sustainability leaders, investors, and financial, philanthropic, and fund managers. Collaborating in an intimate setting allows you to gain strategic allies who can help secure and scale high-impact projects.
  • Certification in Project Diligence: Earn a certification that proves your ability to evaluate, lead, and succeed in climate-smart forestry and regenerative agriculture projects.
  • Career Growth & Increased Earnings: With in-demand, field-tested skills, you’ll become the go-to expert for nature-based solutions in your firm, fund or family office, boosting your earning potential by 20-30% in a rapidly growing space.
Why Recapture?

With over 23,000 hectares of managed conservation finance, agroforestry, and silviculture projects across South America, Recapture has proven success in scaling profitable, nature-based solutions. Our achievements include:

  • Successfully implementing the first-of-its-kind Terra Nova Regenerative Forestry Model, a profitable, nature-based solution 300% more efficient than traditional reforestation.
  • Developing the 100 sq. mile Condor Valley Conservation Area, which spans twice the size of San Francisco.
  • Achieving regulatory approval for the Terra Nova Model hybrid tree technology in 39 countries.
  • Publishing the first-ever report on Fortune 500 emissions in 2021, influencing the SEC Climate Disclosure Rule.
  • Establishing the first off-grid solar winery in South America.
  • 20 years of adventure and eco-tourism experience in South America, actively managing projects from organic vineyards to endangered species conservation.
  • Ecology training and expertise from the Yale School of the Environment.

We look forward to welcoming you to the next cohort of Forest Carbon Experts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Quick answers to questions oftened asked by participants

What's the cost of the program?

The cost to participate in the full 7-day immersive forest carbon training program is $12,495 USD per participant. Program cost includes training, lodging, meals and local transportation. Airfare to and from Salta, Argentina is not included in the program cost.

Can my company pay for my training?

Absolutely. The program is designed primarily as a continuing education opportunity and we encourage participants to seek support from their organizations for training costs.

Where is the program located and how do I get there?

The program takes place on multiple properties in the Gran Chaco region of Northern Argentina (more specifically Salta Province). Participants should arrive to Salta International Airport (SLA) where you will be met in-person with a warm welcome by one of our program coordinators. In most cases participants will need to connect in Buenos Aires, Argentina or Lima, Peru to reach SLA airport.

Are emissions from my trip mitigated?

Recapture retires 5 verified, nature-based carbon removal credits (equalling 5 tons of CO₂ removal) for each participant in the program to ensure that any associated emissions from their trip are removed from the atmosphere and stored in biomass.

Why does this training matter for my organization?

Turn Sustainability into a Profit Center:Make sustainability a source of revenue, rather than a cost, by learning to integrate profitable, forest carbon projects into your organization’s core strategy.
Reduce Headline Risk in Nature-Based Investments:Learn how to evaluate and mitigate risks that could lead to projects becoming high-profile failures, as seen in recent media reports.
Immediate Application and ROI:Actionable insights that you can take back to your organization and implement immediately.

Learn To Interpret Landscapes Shaped By Climate & People
Discover How Embracing Culture Drives Project Success
Uncover Regenerative Agriculture Rooted in Local Knowledge
Design Profitable Agroforestry Restoration Models

Program Outline

Itinerary for all seven days of the hands-on program.

Day 1: Welcome Dinner & Program Overview
Relax and unwind from your journey, with an intimate welcome dinner where you'll meet your fellow peers, discuss challenges, and begin to discover, Chicoana, one of Argentina’s official magical towns.
Relax and unwind from your journey, with an intimate welcome dinner where you'll meet your fellow peers, discuss challenges, and begin to discover, Chicoana, one of Argentina’s official magical towns.

Enjoy a curated selection of Argentine and native dishes, fresh juices, and a signature cocktail, along with sulfite-free wines from the only fully-off grid solar winery in South America.

Over a light desert, you’ll have an opportunity to identify and clarify the knowledge gaps you want to address during the program. Set clear intentions with guidance from our team and your peers, and get an initial introduction to key concepts that will be explored throughout the week.

By the next morning we’ll have a personalized roadmap for the week ahead, ensuring that your program is structured around specific needs.

Day 2: Landscapes, People & Wildlife
Develop a nuanced understanding of the ecological, historical, and human influences behind deforestation, and gain the ability to evaluate pitfalls in project design.
Develop a nuanced understanding of the ecological, historical, and human influences behind deforestation, and gain the ability to evaluate pitfalls in project design.

Activity: Explore the Gran Chaco’s diverse natural ecosystems and cultural history, from arid sub-tropical to humid, high-elevation landscapes. Examine how policies, myths, and human activity have shaped land degradation and deforestation.

What You’ll Learn:
Gain an understanding of wildlife systems across varied landscapes. Learn why certain past solutions have failed and how to identify high-potential areas for reforestation and regeneration.

Takeaway:
Skills to assess and evaluate landscapes based on their restoration feasibility and ecological value, while dispelling common misconceptions.

Day 3: Ecology & Biodiversity
Build expertise in managing biodiversity by understanding the interconnectedness of plants, animals, and humans, crucial for developing resilient, high-impact nature-based projects.
Build expertise in managing biodiversity by understanding the interconnectedness of plants, animals, and humans, crucial for developing resilient, high-impact nature-based projects.

Activity: Hands-on exploration of a thriving permaculture forest designed to remove invasive species and restore degraded soils.

What You’ll Learn:
Key principles of ecology, food webs, biodiversity, and the impacts of land use on ecological balance.

Takeaway:
Knowledge to design projects that not only capture carbon but also enhance biodiversity, improving project outcomes and compliance with global sustainability standards.

Day 4: Project Design, Modeling & Implementation
Become proficient in designing and implementing nature-based projects with a focus on carbon stacking, permaculture systems, and maximizing returns for both the environment and investors.
Become proficient in designing and implementing nature-based projects with a focus on carbon stacking, permaculture systems, and maximizing returns for both the environment and investors.

Activity: In-depth training on project design at the Terra Nova One forest carbon project site.

What You’ll Learn:
How to create robust ARR (Afforestation, Reforestation & Revegetation) projects, with an emphasis on carbon stacking for diversified revenue streams.

Takeaway:
Practical project design skills, enabling you to structure and implement projects that are financially viable and environmentally impactful.

Day 5: Measurement, Reporting & Verification
Gain hands-on experience in carbon measurement and verification processes, preparing you to meet compliance standards and secure funding for carbon offset projects.
Gain hands-on experience in carbon measurement and verification processes, preparing you to meet compliance standards and secure funding for carbon offset projects.

Activity: On-site demonstration of carbon measurement and reporting processes at Terra Nova One.

What You’ll Learn:
Techniques for measuring carbon stored in biomass and soil, and how to ensure compliance with global reporting standards.

Takeaway:
The ability to confidently measure and report on carbon capture, which is crucial for securing funding and scaling projects.

Day 6: Community Engagement & Pachamama Ceremony
Master the skills required to engage with local communities and stakeholders, ensuring projects are culturally relevant and socially inclusive, which is critical for long-term success.
Master the skills required to engage with local communities and stakeholders, ensuring projects are culturally relevant and socially inclusive, which is critical for long-term success.

Activity: Meet with Andean community leaders and learn about the region’s historical connection to the land.

What You’ll Learn:
Techniques for community engagement, land titling complexities, and the importance of incorporating local knowledge into project design.

Takeaway:
Tools for effective stakeholder management and community involvement, which are essential for the social sustainability of nature-based projects.

Day 7: Farewell Breakfast, Reflections & Send-Off
Leave with a renewed sense of purpose and a network of global leaders and peers who share your vision for healing the planet through nature-based solutions.
Leave with a renewed sense of purpose and a network of global leaders and peers who share your vision for healing the planet through nature-based solutions.

1:1s with Recapture team leaders to fill in any remaining gaps in project understanding.

Transportation to  Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA)

Who You'll Learn From

When you train with us, you’ll be learning from a team that has shaped and scaled projects across some of the most challenging terrains, ecosystems and business environments, bringing experience in financial returns, project design, implementation (EPCD), and social impact.

Our leaders have trained and worked with the following organizations:

Reserve Your Spot

Spaces for the Climate-Smart Forestry Immersive Training are subject to approval and limited to ensure a high level of personalization and interaction.

Program Tuition: $12,495 USD

10% deposit ($1,250) due upon registration
• Final payment due 60 days prior to arrival
• Discounts only available through nominating organizations
• Tuition includes training, lodging, meals, activities and local transportation
• Does not include airfare


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