GOVERNORS’ CLIMATE & FORESTS TASK FORCE
Protecting forests, reducing emissions, and enhancing livelihoods across 1/3 of the world’s tropical forests.
GCF Task Force at Work
Lessons from the Governors’ Climate & Forests Task Force
From 2018 – 2020, UNDP, with funding from the Government of Norway, supported 35 jurisdictions in the Governors’ Climate & Forests Task Force (GCFTF) to develop and/or revise jurisdictional strategies and investment plans to reduce emissions from deforestation and...
“MT’s environmental policy has called the attention of investors and other nations”, says the Secretary of the Environment
(Glasgow- Scotland) The data on deforestation reduction and the fight against environmental crimes in Mato Grosso caught the attention of investors, businessmen and representatives of nations during the state delegation's participation in the United Nations Climate...
Peru discussed its vision of resilient and low-carbon development in Latin America at COP26
Glasgow, Scotland Within the framework of the United Nations Conference 2021 - COP 26 being held in Glasgow (Scotland), the Ministry of Environment (Minam) developed the side event: Building a long-term vision in Latin America for Climate Action with the participation...
Advancing solutions for people and the planet in 38 states and provinces across 10 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.”
—Governor Waldez Goés of Amapá, Brazil
Jurisdictional Strategies & Investment Plans
From 2017 to 2020, all 35 of our tropical forest member states and provinces developed and updated jurisdictional strategies and investment plans for REDD+ and low-emissions development with the support of the Government of Norway, UNDP, and implementing partners.
Annual Meeting
Bringing together high-level government officials, network partners, private sector companies, civil society organizations, researchers, and Indigenous Peoples and local communities to connect and collaborate on joint initiatives to advance our common goals of protecting forests and reducing emissions.