About Midsummer Investments
Combining commercial forestry
with climate impact.
Our Mission
Delivering efficient, long-term carbon sequestration at scale
Midsummer Investments LLC is a UAE-based holding company dedicated to developing large-scale indigenous afforestation projects in regions with the most favourable conditions for rapid, sustained plant growth.
Our mission is to deliver efficient, long-term carbon sequestration solutions that contribute meaningfully to global greenhouse gas reduction goals — while generating lasting social and economic value for the communities in which we operate.
The afforestation projects are strategically designed at a scale that ensures meaningful investment into local communities and nationwide development, fostering generational transformation aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
At our core is a highly experienced management team with deep expertise in commerce, forestry, sustainable development, project finance, technology, carbon markets and community development — ensuring every project is environmentally effective, economically viable and investment-ready.
350,000
hectares pipeline
152 Mt
CO₂ potential
100M+
trees to be planted
40%
revenues to communities
Geographic Reach
Operating in stable markets across East Africa and South America
Midsummer focuses on nations offering political stability, strong land frameworks, community partnership models, and government support for large-scale forest restoration. Kenya is our primary market, followed by Tanzania, with Brazil extending the platform into South America.
Kenya
ARR & REDD+ · Primary Market
Elgeyo Marakwet: 36,000 ha ARR and 22,000 ha REDD+ at an advanced stage, land secured. A further 50,000 ha ARR and 100,000 ha REDD+ under negotiation in Narok, Nakuru and Bomet. Potential to reach 100,000 ha ARR and 250,000 ha REDD+.
Tanzania
125,000 ha ARR & REDD+
25,000 ha ARR and 100,000 ha REDD+ across the Minyughe region and coast, protecting existing tropical forest under Verra VM0048 with ARR components. Under negotiation with government and community partners.
Brazil
100,000 ha ARR & REDD+
Combined ARR and REDD+ opportunity in Amazonas State — Midsummer's first project outside Africa, applying the same VM0047 / VM0048 standards and community-first model. Under analysis.
Midsummer Investments — project pipeline · Kenya · Tanzania · Brazil
Our Team
Experienced. Mission-driven. African-rooted.
Midsummer's leadership brings together decades of expertise across technology, finance, forestry, carbon markets, renewables and community development.
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Ken Moss
Chief Executive Officer
Ken has over 30 years' experience as a Chair, CEO and entrepreneur in the technology sector. Ken is overseeing the strategy and driving the ambitious Midsummer Investments business plan. Passionate about philanthropy, community and sustainability — creating size and scale in afforestation is a perfect storm. Ken created IBM's biggest software partner globally, building a business to $1 billion in turnover and creating a European infrastructure in 14 countries, delivering seven M&A deals. He has also been involved in several other multiple hundred-million-dollar businesses. Ken has diversified into sustainability, providing the largest solar business in Europe with multiple projects packaged for development purposes. A serial entrepreneur, Ken continues to drive new technologies through advisory roles to many Boards — but his passion to make Midsummer a success is paramount.
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João Wahnon
CIO & Finance
João is passionate about sustainable solutions and has dedicated his career to renewable energy, infrastructure, and carbon markets, leading international teams and large-scale projects. With over 30 years of experience in civil engineering, renewable energy, and sustainability, he has worked across biomass, hydropower, wind, solar PV, and green hydrogen. Since 2008, João has served as Shareholder, Board Member, and Executive Director of multiple renewable energy companies, including a Nasdaq-listed firm. He is now fully dedicated to ARR projects, focusing on sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and delivering high-impact environmental and social outcomes.
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Roland Moss
Head of Voluntary Carbon Markets
Roland is an experienced programme and project manager with expertise spanning programme management, software systems and technology leadership. He is responsible for development planning and market analysis across Midsummer's carbon market activities. Roland worked for BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce before becoming Technology Director for a Halma Group company. He subsequently forged a successful career in large-scale renewables development and, more recently, in carbon sequestration activities.
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Ruth Tamarind
Head of Community
Ruth is a climate and biodiversity professional with over eight years of experience in carbon credit development, climate finance, biodiversity conservation, strategic project management, insurance, and risk management. I am passionate about empowering Indigenous and underserved communities through inclusive, community-led carbon projects that restore ecosystems, strengthen livelihoods, and deliver high-integrity nature-based climate solutions across Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa.
My experience includes carbon project development, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV), management of ASAL, forest, wetland, and grassland ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, participatory learning and engagement, and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). I have experience working at the intersection of climate change, biodiversity, and community livelihoods, supporting the development of inclusive and sustainable carbon projects.
I build trusted partnerships among Indigenous Peoples, local communities, donors, investors, and project partners, translating scientific evidence into practical, community-centred solutions that deliver measurable environmental and social impact.
My experience includes carbon project development, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV), management of ASAL, forest, wetland, and grassland ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, participatory learning and engagement, and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). I have experience working at the intersection of climate change, biodiversity, and community livelihoods, supporting the development of inclusive and sustainable carbon projects.
I build trusted partnerships among Indigenous Peoples, local communities, donors, investors, and project partners, translating scientific evidence into practical, community-centred solutions that deliver measurable environmental and social impact.
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Clinton McMillan
Head of Operations
Clinton is a senior forestry and nature-based solutions specialist with over 30 years of experience across commercial forestry, SHEQ systems, and AFOLU ARR carbon project development in Southern and Eastern Africa. He has managed forestry portfolios exceeding 850,000 hectares across 51 clients, holding senior roles at Masonite and Mondi Forests. As Founder of Agriforests AI, he leads technology-enabled carbon project advisory work, including the YieldIQ modelling engine and the flagship Karonga Basin Bamboo Agroforestry Carbon Project in Malawi (up to 20,000 hectares). He holds FSC/PEFC Lead Auditor and NEBOSH certifications, alongside a National Diploma in Forestry.
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Dr. James Kimondo
Head of Forest Operations
Dr. Kimondo is a highly experienced Kenyan forestry scientist with over 40 years of expertise in forest research, management, and dryland agroforestry. He holds a PhD in Dryland Agroforestry and rose to the position of Chief Research Scientist at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI). His core competencies include forest biometrics, silviculture, biomass assessment, and carbon monitoring. He has led significant research initiatives, including pioneering the large-scale domestication and planting of Melia volkensii in Kenya's drylands, supported by international partners. His work has contributed to improved methodologies for forest inventory, biomass estimation, and valuation of forest resources. Dr. Kimondo has played a key role in climate change research and forest landscape restoration aligned with Kenya's NDC targets. He has published widely, supervised postgraduate students, lectured at university level, and contributed to national forest management plans and consultancies.
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Silas Otieno Asaka
Head of Environment
Silas is an environmental and social safeguards consultant with over 14 years of experience in environmental management, impact assessment, and sustainability projects in Kenya. He specialises in preparing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), implementing Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. He has worked with organisations such as the World Bank, USAID, UNHCR, and the Kenya National Highways Authority on infrastructure, agriculture, and community-based projects, including in refugee-hosting areas such as Dadaab. He also has strong experience in community engagement, training, and natural resource management. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and is pursuing a Master's in Land and Water Management.
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