Tropical Forest Alliance

A new scientific study investigates the essential role of satellite imagery in monitoring deforestation and promoting transparency within supply chains tied to Amazonian commodities. Monitoring and transparency are key challenges related to the EUDR and other supply chain traceability frameworks and regulations. The study finds that high-resolution imagery provides the detail needed to support accurate mapping of commodities, and is capable of distinguishing between natural forest and tree-crops like coffee. By combining multiple datasets, accuracy of deforestation and degradation alerts is also improved. Read the study here: https://lnkd.in/e8FDshpy #Amazon #EUDR #Traceability #SupplyChains #Deforestation

Tropical Forest Alliance's report on lessons learned from collective action across 4 countries in Latin America is now available in Spanish! Despite facing challenges, significant progress has been made in Colombia, Argentina, Paraguay, and Peru to transform the production of agricultural commodities. This progress has been possible by establishing multisectoral coalitions and using jurisdictional approaches to ensure sustainable commodity production, and been driven by a combination of government momentum, private sector engagement, and civil society leadership. The great work in Latin America has shown that collective action pays dividends and can drive the global transition towards deforestation-free supply chains, which is critical for meeting nature and climate goals. #Commodities #Colombia #Argentina #Paraguay #Peru #SupplyChains #JurisdictionalApproach #LandscapeApproach #TropicalForests

Just ahead of the G20 meeting in Brazil last week, a group of public and private sector leaders launched a coalition to accelerate the conservation and restoration of Brazil’s forests. It contains a targeted, aggregate investment of at least $10 billion by 2030 among all coalition members, including the World Economic Forum. The announcement hasn’t received a huge amount of attention – despite it also being the first time a sitting US president has visited this critical region. This was partly because all eyes were on Baku for COP29 – where finance was the dominant conversation. Now, with all eyes turning to Brazil for COP30, all stakeholders need to help mobilise the necessary finance to protect, manage, and restore nature. This World Economic Forum Agenda blog by Jack Hurd provides examples of how we can create private sector opportunities in the following four sectors: protecting forests, restoring degraded land, enhancing the sustainable management of natural forests, and boosting agricultural production. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ex2cdaNs #G20 #Brazil #COP29 #COP30 #Nature #Forests #SustainableInvestment #WEF

In Tropical Forest Alliance’s newest volume of Perspectives, we take a look at the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), sharing producer perspectives on how the EUDR can work – through case studies of three affected commodities from three different continents. Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/eQ92kZZq #TFAPerspectives #EUDR #Commodities #PalmOil #Soy #Cocao #SupplyChains #Deforestation

This week, leaders from the world’s largest economies gathered in Brazil for the G20. More than half of the world's forests are in only five countries, with four being G20 members. All G20 leaders, except Turkey, have pledged to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by the end of this decade. In this op-ed, leading scientist Carlos Nobre emphasises the need to mobilise public finance to protect forests. https://lnkd.in/d3cqUGcM #G20 #Forests #Brazil #Deforestation

As the final days of COP29 negotiations approach, governments must recognise nature’s critical role in climate action. Today, a global group (made up of NGOs, business coalitions, Indigenous Peoples organisations, and influential individuals) has issued an urgent ‘COP29 Nature Statement’ calling for strong recognition of nature in the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on Climate Finance text, under discussion in Baku right now. Investing in nature is investing in our future. There is no climate solution without nature. More than 80 organisations have signed the statement. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eHHhj-bK You can also add your signature: https://lnkd.in/eHW5xCnC And explore the N4C's Guide for Including Nature in NDCs here: https://lnkd.in/ej8Dz6md Nature4Climate #WithNature #Mission2025 #Nature #Rainforests #Forests

The European Commission is currently advancing a 12-month delay to the EUDR (see the press release here: https://lnkd.in/dmrc9BH3). This decision has been met with equal measures of condemnation and approbation. But interviews conducted by TFA Perspectives reveal a more nuanced and positive response from commodity producers on the frontline trying to make the new regulation work. Discover producer perspectives from Indonesia, Argentina, and Ghana: https://lnkd.in/eQ92kZZq #TFAPerspectives #EUDR #Commodities #PalmOil #Soy #Cocao #SupplyChains #Deforestation

At COP29, Brazil revealed the details of its updated climate plan (NDC) which promises to cut emissions by 59-67% from 2005 levels by 2035. In order to achieve this, part of Brazil's plans include stronger regulation to prevent illegal deforestation. Brazil, home to the largest share of the Amazon rainforest, also plans to achieve zero deforestation by 2035 through improved land tenure, better monitoring to prevent illegal deforestation, and potentially opening the door to private finance through the sale of carbon credits. https://lnkd.in/eaW-ssSa #Brazil #COP29 #Deforestation #Forests #Amazon

📣 📖 New publication! ISEAL are excited to share a collective position on the core criteria for mature landscape initiatives. This joint paper, developed by a group of twenty leading landscape practitioner organisations, provides an easy to follow guide focused on four core elements that underpin effective landscape initiatives. It shows how they can be used by new or existing initiatives, supply chain companies, investors, governments and reporting frameworks to assess maturity and improve effectiveness. 🌱 Download the paper to see the full set of criteria and sub-criteria for mature landscape initiatives 👉 https://ow.ly/uF3l50U1XNi Better Cotton CDP Conservation International Earthworm Foundation EcoAgriculture Partners Gold Standard IDH Kaleka Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari | Secretariat LandScale Instituto Produzir, Conservar e Incluir Proforest Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) SourceUp TRANSITIONS Systemiq Ltd. The Nature Conservancy Tropical Forest Alliance WWF

As we look back on the successful Multistakeholder Meetings on Soy and Cattle in Brazil, convened by Tropical Forest Alliance, Proforest, and The Consumer Goods Forum's Forest Positive Coalition of Action and other partners, we’re reflecting on the success of this event. Leaders from governments, the private and finance sectors, and civil society came together to make strides toward a sustainable transition for Brazil’s soy and cattle sectors that support national and global climate and nature goals. The sessions underscored a shared commitment to sustainable land use, deforestation and conversion free supply chains, and collaborative efforts across sectors. From TFA, we'd like to say a heartfelt thank you to all our event partners, speakers, and the participants for your commitment to fostering a forest-positive future for Brazil. ABIEC (Associação Brasileira das Indústrias Exportadoras de Carnes), ABIOVE - Associação Brasileira das Indústrias de Óleos Vegetais, GIZ Brasil, AL-INVEST Verde, Ministerio da Agricultura, Ministério do Meio Ambiente e Mudança do Clima, WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Olab #MultiStakeholderMeetings #Soy #Cattle #Sustainability #ForestPositive