GOVERNORS’ CLIMATE & FORESTS TASK FORCE
Protecting forests, reducing emissions, and enhancing livelihoods across 1/3 of the world’s tropical forests
2025 Annual Meeting in Acre, Brazil
The Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCFTF) concluded our 15th Annual Meeting in Acre, Brazil between May 19-23, 2025 where we continued to advance on the co-construction of a New Forest Economy. During the meeting, the GCFTF engaged in robust technical exchanges and presented a common vision of support and engagement to Brazil’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Marina Silva, for increasing subnational participation and implementation leading to COP30 in Belem, Para, Brazil in November 2025. More details on the meeting results are available here. Thank you to terrific hosting by Governor Cameli and his whole team!
Stay tuned for our participation in COP30 and the 16th Annual Meeting of the GCFTF, which will take place in Caquetá, Colombia in May of 2026!
Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force at Work
Zamora Chinchipe model for jurisdictional REDD+
In March of this year, the province of Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador, developed an inclusive model for the conservation and sustainable management of its forests, the second REDD+ Jurisdictional Plan in Ecuador after Pastaza. Both provinces are key members of the...
Acre Completes Historic Benefits Sharing Plan
In a historic milestone, the government and representatives of indigenous peoples and traditional communities define new percentages for the distribution of benefits from the Isa Carbono program. The Governors' Climate and Forests Task Force is posting the official...
The Amazon Platform Advances in the GCF Task Force
Progress, partnerships, and a collective voice from Rio Branco, Brazil From May 19 to 23, 2025, a distinguished delegation from the Ecuadorian Amazon actively participated in the 15th Annual Meeting of the Governors' Climate and Forests Task Force (GCFTF), held in the...
Advancing solutions for people and the planet in 45 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