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GCFTF Mexico Proposes National Agenda to Curb Deforestation

The Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCFTF) Mexico, through our implementing partner Pronatura Sur, released a new national agenda to curb deforestation. This report, “Deforestation in Mexico. Proposals for a National Agenda,” explains that deforestation in Mexico has become a crucial challenge for both environmental conservation and sustainable development in the country. With millions […]

Biodiversity and the New Forest Economy: GCF Task Force at COP16

COP16 – Cali, Colombia On October 24, 2024, the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCFTF), together with the European Union Amazonia+ program and Action for Forest, co-organized a side event during the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Cali, Colombia titled “The Amazon managed from within: […]

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. Please click here for the original. How Brazilian forest states are leading the global […]

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 Annual Meeting of this unique subnational network of 43 states and provinces […]

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, funding agencies, and partner organizations responsible for developing sustainable supply chains and building a […]

Day 2: Indigenous Peoples Summit at GCFTF 14th Annual Meeting

On Tuesday, October 8, the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force 14th Annual Meeting kicked off in a huge way, with nearly 1,000 participants, for a Summit entitled: Recognition of the Contribution of Indigenous Peoples to the New Forest Economy. Hosted at the Universidad Nacional de Ucayali, this day was organized by the Regional Government […]

14th Annual Meeting Starts in Ucayali!

As the Amazon and many other parts of the world’s forests, continue to face catastrophic fires, the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force is launching its 14th Annual Meeting in Pucallpa, Ucayali, Peru today to bring together policy makers, Indigenous Peoples and local community leaders, nonprofit and funding partners, and public and private sector actors […]

Courtesy: Autoridad Regional Ambiental de Ucayali (ARAU)

Annual Meeting 2024: Join us in Ucayali!

Next week, the Governors’​ Climate & Forests Task Force will be hosting our 2024 Annual Meeting in Ucayali, Peru between October 7-11. We very much look forward to connecting with our member governments, Indigenous leaders and local community partners, funding and implementation partners, and others to co-design the New Forest Economy, conduct substantive field visits […]

Para, Brazil Announces $180 Million Agreement with LEAF Coalition

Today, Governor Helder Barbalho of the State of Para, Brazil, announced an agreement, worth an estimated $180 million, with the LEAF Coalition. This is huge news for moving forward on jurisdictional approaches to reducing tropical deforestation and attracting important climate finance to benefit the people and forests of Pará. As a key member of the […]

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