Nigel Sizer

Nigel Sizer, then Chief Global Alliances Officer at Rainforest Alliance, joins Earth Live for a wide-ranging conversation about his life's work in conservation and what drove his commitment to protecting the world's forests.

Sizer traces his journey from early experiences in tropical forests to leadership roles in some of the world's most influential conservation organizations. He discusses the evolution of forest conservation, from traditional protected-area approaches to the integrated landscape strategies that recognize the role of communities and markets in forest stewardship.

The conversation explores Rainforest Alliance's work at the intersection of conservation and sustainable livelihoods, the power and limitations of certification, and what gives him hope for the future of the world's remaining tropical forests.