The 16th Annual Meeting of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCFTF), hosted by Governor Luis Francisco Ruiz Aguilar will be held in Florencia, Caquetá, Colombia from May 18 – 22, 2026. This global event brings together climate leaders from  subnational governments, national governments, civil society, IPLCs, and the private sector. The theme our 16th Annual Meeting is “New Forest Economy for Climate Action: Territorial Development and Innovation” and will advance our goal of building a New Forest Economy that protects intact forests, restores degraded lands, and creates just and sustainable jobs and economic opportunities across the tropics.

Please see below for our preliminary agenda, and stay tuned for updates!