Alexander Watson
Meet Alexander
Entrepreneur
Krefeld, Germany
Alexander Watson is the founder and CEO of OpenForests, a company dedicated to making forest projects more transparent, biodiverse, and resilient through interactive digital tools and data-driven storytelling. With over 13 years of experience in sustainable forestry and environmental project development, Alexander has worked globally to support impactful nature-based solutions. He also holds a degree in Forestry from TU Dresden and a postgraduate certificate in Social Banking from University of Plymouth.
Areas of activity:
Biodiversity
About:
Alexander Watson is a passionate environmental entrepreneur and founder of OpenForests, a company specializing in empowering forest projects through advanced data visualization and digital storytelling. Since 2011, Alexander has been leading OpenForests to promote transparency and sustainability in forest management across the globe. With a background in forestry science and social finance, he has supported the development of forest investment projects in Panama and Vietnam. His work integrates ecological, social, and economic perspectives to foster impactful nature-based solutions that engage stakeholders and drive positive change. Alexander is also a sought-after speaker on topics related to environmental finance and digital innovation in forestry. His latest platform, explorer.land, bridges the gap between technology and conservation by showcasing forest projects through interactive 3D maps, enhancing visibility and credibility in the environmental sector.
Involvement:
OpenForests
OpenForests builds solutions and technology at the service of people and nature. We develop tools for forest restoration and conservation initiatives to manage their data, communicate their impact openly, immerse stakeholders in the place of the project, and build networks of supporters.