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Indonesia is the most recent stage for collaboration across the GCFtf network
Exploring Bioeconomy: A Sustainable Economic Frontier at GCF Task Force Indonesia’s Regional Meeting, and a South South Knowledge Exchange with Brazilian guests Under the leadership of Syahrina Anggraini, the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force Director for Indonesia and with support from the Global Secretariat, the GCFtf Indonesia hosted an influential regional meeting in Jakarta. […]
June 1, 2024
GCF TF States in Mexico Make Strides in Low-Emission Rural Development
In Mexico, member states of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCF TF) have achieved significant progress in implementing strategies to foster Low-Emission Rural Development (DRBE). Through a collaborative partnership model, the GCF TF has promoted exchanges among state entities and key stakeholders to drive a global forestry and climate agenda. In the Mexican […]
May 17, 2024
A Vital Collaboration in Santa Cruz: Co-Designing a New Forest Economy
Last week, the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCF Task Force) concluded an important and productive technical exchange in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Held in close collaboration with our host governments of Santa Cruz, Pando, and Tarija (three of our newest member governments), along with co-organizer Fundacion Natura Bolivia, the event brought […]
May 1, 2024
A Journey Through Pando: Exploring Resilience and Innovation in Bolivia’s Amazon
In the green tapestry of Pando, Bolivia, where the dense canopy of the Amazon rainforest stretches as far as the eye can see, the GCF Task Force Secretariat member Gabriel Penteado arrived on a mission to witness and document the efforts being made to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Invited by […]
April 22, 2024
Amazon 30: Innovation and Forest Restoration Ecosystem
Aiming to promote forest recovery in the Amazon, recognizing it as a vital strategy to ensure not only the health of ecosystems, the maintenance and recovery of biodiversity, but also food security, the government of Acre, through its Secretary of the Environment, is hosting the Meeting of the Forum of Environment Secretaries of the Legal […]
April 11, 2024
Sharing Forests, Sharing Knowledge: Acre and Pando Collaborate on Climate Action
Amidst the vibrant green tapestry of the Amazon rainforest, a pivotal exchange took place last week. A Bolivian delegation comprised of authorities from the Gobierno Autónomo Departamental de Pando and the Gobierno Autónomo Originario Campesino Indigena de Charagua Iyambae, travelled to the heart of Acre, Brazil, to delve into the pioneering REDD+ program implemented there. […]
February 16, 2024
Empowering Amazon Communities: A Leap Towards a Sustainable Forest Economy
In the heart of the Amazon, a groundbreaking initiative is weaving the future of conservation and community development into the fabric of the forest. The Governors’ Climate & Forests Task Force (GCF Task Force), with support from USAID, has supported a transformative project led by Instituto Amazônia 4.0 that integrates the local communities of Pará […]
February 2, 2024
Mexico’s Regional Efforts Against Climate Change
Mexico’s Regional Efforts Against Climate Change In the heart of Mexico, state-level initiatives are a beacon of hope in the fight against climate change. The Governors’ Climate & Forests Task Force (GCF Task Force) in Mexico is leading the charge, showcasing the vital role of local governance, community involvement, and technological innovation in crafting sustainable […]
February 1, 2024
Colombia signs Historic Agreement against Deforestation in Caquetá
Colombia took a significant step towards environmental conservation with the signing of the Cartagena del Chairá Agreement in Caquetá. Minister of Environment, Susana Muhamad, inked the historic pact alongside the newly elected governor and 15 mayors of the region, during the inauguration of Governor Luis Francisco Ruíz and Mayor Darwin Andrés Flores. This landmark agreement […]
January 26, 2024
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