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Crystal Davis is the Global Director of the Food, Land & Water (FLW) Program at World Resources Institute. In this capacity, she leads the development and execution of strategies to foster transformative land use practices, addressing climate change, safeguarding nature, and promoting equitable development opportunities around the world. Prior to her current role, Crystal was instrumental in founding Global Forest Watch in 2014, and Land & Carbon Lab in 2021. Before her time at World Resources Institute, Crystal honed her skills in environmental consulting in Half Moon Bay, California. She has also worked on strengthening forest governance in Brazil, Indonesia, and Cameroon as part of WRI’s Institutions and Governance Program.