GOVERNORS’ CLIMATE & FORESTS TASK FORCE
Protecting forests, reducing emissions, and enhancing livelihoods across 1/3 of the world’s tropical forests
2024 Annual Meeting in Ucayali, Peru
The 2024 Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force Annual Meeting, hosted by Governor Manuel Gambini Rupay and organized by the GCF Task Force and the Mancomunidad Regional Amazonica, took place in Ucayali, Peru, from October 7-11, 2024. This important gathering brought together hundreds of participants from local, regional, and global communities, featuring a special convening of Indigenous leaders. The focus was on advancing the New Forest Economy, with a particular emphasis on innovative financing for sustainable development.
More information on the meeting is available on the meeting webpage and in our detailed agenda.
Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force at Work
UNDP Climate Reports on GCF Task Force States in Brazil
Our partners at the UNDP Climate program have published a terrific article focusing on Governors' Climate and Forests Task Force states in Brazil entitled: "How Brazilian forest states are leading the global fight against climate change." The story is quoted below....
Governors Group Launches Bold Vision for Financing a New Forest Economy
October 2024. Results of the 14th Annual Meeting of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force Throughout the week of October 7-11, 2024, members and partners of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCFTF) gathered in Pucallpa, Ucayali, Peru for our 14th...
Day 3: In the field in Ucayali, Peru
During the 3rd day of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force 14th Annual Meeting, participants dug deep into the realities on the ground through practical visits to seven different field experiences. Each of these experiences was designed by the communities,...
Advancing solutions for people and the planet in 43 states and provinces across 11 countries
Empowering Governors and civil servants
to lead on the forest and climate agenda in national, regional, and international forums.
Connecting members and partners
to support implementation, learning, and exchange.
Unlocking funding and finance
opportunities to implement jurisdictional strategies and investment plans.
Tracking impact and performance
toward climate commitment implementation across our member states and provinces.
“The parts of the Amazon that are not protected by law are protected by the attitudes, passion and initiatives of the local communities… In spite of our seasonal extremes, growing levels of deforestation and increasing wildfires, there is a commitment to mobilize and show the world infinitely greater results.”
—Former Governor Waldez Goés of Amapá, Brazil