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Navigating the Bioeconomic Horizon: Workshop Explores a Sustainable Path for the Peruvian Amazon
In the aftermath of a dynamic bioeconomy workshop in Lima, Peru, organized by the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force in collaboration with the Amazon Regional Commonwealth (MRA), a profound exploration into the Amazon’s economic future unfolded. The workshop, spearheaded by key figures such as Fabiola Muñoz, Country Director of the GCF Task Force, and […]
November 11, 2023
Amazonas State Bioeconomy Plan will support traditional communities affected by drought
Agenda promoted by the GCF Task Force aims to develop a Bioeconomy Plan to Amazonas The State Secretariat for the Environment (SEMA) participated in the second phase of the Bioeconomy Planning Workshop, promoted by the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force for Climate and Forests. The meeting took place on November 6th, in Manaus, with […]
November 7, 2023
Zamora Chinchipe province builds action plan to halt deforestation and forest degradation
Participatory process of the Sowing Life Plan for the province of Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador
September 29, 2023
Huánuco hosts ExpoAmazónica 2023 with the presence of Peruvian Amazon regional governments
From September 21-24, the city of Tingo María in the Huánuco region of Peru hosted the ExpoAmazónica 2023, with over 60,000 people in attendance. The Expo is one of the most important events focusing on products of the Peruvian Amazon, with delegations from Huánuco, Loreto, Amazonas, San Martín, Ucayali and Madre de Díos – all […]
September 27, 2023
Amazon Day, the GCF Task Force, and the Future of the Brazilian Amazon
The Amazon rainforest is crucial for global biodiversity, climate regulation, and indigenous cultures. It harbors an astonishing variety of plant and animal species, acts as a vital carbon sink, and plays a key role in stabilizing the Earth’s climate. Additionally, it provides essential resources like clean water and medicines, while also supporting indigenous communities’ ways […]
September 8, 2023
Updates from Mexico: Responsible Ranching Certification and Window B Results
The Governors Climate and Forests Task Force continues to carry out partnership actions in Mexico. For August, we’re focusing on the EcoGan responsible ranching label in Chiapas and the results of the GCF Task Force Innovation Financing Window B projects implemented in Yucatan (productive activities such as the Mayan milpa and beekeeping) and Jalisco (sustainable […]
September 5, 2023
Santa Cruz Hosts Bolivian Climate Congress and Prepares for GCF Task Force Technical Exchange
From August 10-11, the Regional Government of Santa Cruz, Bolivia – one of the GCF Task Force’s newest member jurisdictions – hosted the 3rd Bolivian Climate Change Congress in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the capital city of Santa Cruz. The conference opened by welcoming participants to Santa Cruz and Bolivia, featuring an overview of the […]
August 18, 2023
In Memory of Mr. Fredrik Hendrik Runaweri
Mr. Fredrik Hendrik Runaweri GCF Task Force delegate from West Papua (2012 – 2023) Please join us in honoring the memory of Mr. Frederik Hendrik Runaweri, our friend and long-time GCF Task Force delegate. In less than a year, the GCF Task Force Indonesia has once again lost one of their senior delegates. Mr. Runaweri […]
August 16, 2023
Promoting Social Investment and Bioeconomy Across the Amazon
The Governors’ Climate and Forests (GCF) Task Force hosted a dialogue in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and Coca-Cola on August 9th as a part of the Amazon Summit in Belém, Brazil. Representing pan-Amazonian members of the global GCF Task Force network, Brazilian State Secretaries of Environment joined with subnational governmental representatives […]
August 15, 2023
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