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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 […]
October 9, 2024
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 […]
October 7, 2024
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
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