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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 […]
October 3, 2024
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 […]
September 24, 2024
Celebrating Transboundary Collaboration for Forest Conservation
In a significant stride towards fostering regional cooperation for environmental conservation, the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCFtf) celebrates a pivotal partnership between Acre, Brazil, and Pando, Bolivia. The Government of Acre has recently committed to supporting Pando’s efforts in developing its REDD+ policy, formalized through a significant document signing ceremony. This collaboration builds […]
August 24, 2024
Strengthening Environmental Governance in Chiapas
The Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCFTF) in Mexico, in partnership with Pronatura A.C. and under the leadership of Silvia Llamas, GCFTF Country Director, has made significant strides in advancing environmental governance, particularly in the state of Chiapas. July 2024 saw critical developments with the formalization of two new Intermunicipal Boards for Environmental Management—Juntas […]
August 13, 2024
Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing in Jalisco and Oaxaca
The GCF Task Force Mexico’s June activities report highlights the collaborative efforts between Jalisco and Oaxaca in promoting sustainable livestock practices. This partnership showcases how knowledge sharing can drive economic and environmental benefits in local communities. The exchange program between Jalisco and Oaxaca aimed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. Participants included government officials, local […]
July 3, 2024
The GCFtf marks presence at Brunei’s International Conference on Biodiversity
Brunei Darussalam hosted the International Conference on Biodiversity in Bandar Seri Begawan from June 11-13, 2024, centered on the theme “Nature as the Basis for a Sustainable Economy.” With 70% of its 5765 km² area covered in forests, Brunei has traditionally depended on oil and gas for revenue. However, diminishing reserves and growing concerns over […]
June 26, 2024
Exciting Times Ahead: 2024 Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force Annual Meeting in Ucayali, Peru
We are delighted to announce the upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCFTF), which will be held in the vibrant region of Ucayali, Peru from October 7th to 11th. This significant event promises to be a cornerstone in advancing global and regional collaboration towards sustainable forest management and the […]
June 19, 2024
PANGEA Workshop in Peru – Combining Technical and Policy Needs with Scientific Advancements in Remote Sensing
From June 3-4, 2024, the GCF Task Force co-organized a unique remote sensing workshop with the University of California, Los Angeles, US Forest Service, and Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú in Lima, Peru to discuss how to improve the science of remote sensing and integrate training needs and forest governance requirements from subnational governments and […]
June 11, 2024
Amapá: The most recent GCFtf member state to kick off the elaboration of a Statewide plan for the New Forest Economy
Situated in the heart of the Amazon, the state of Amapá stands as a beacon of environmental conservation and innovation in Brazil. Known for its rich biodiversity and strategic location, Amapá is the third-largest producer of açaí in the country, contributing approximately 3% of Brazil’s national production. In 2021 alone, the state produced an impressive […]
June 10, 2024
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