Tropical Forest Alliance

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

Yesterday, the 1-year delay to the EUDR was voted in the European Parliament, along with other amendments. Tropical deforestation and ecosystem conversion is a complex problem that can only be tackled through collaborative multi-stakeholder action. The European anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) represents a benchmark in addressing the issue, as it shifts due diligence demand side measures from a voluntary to a mandatory character. The Tropical Forest Alliance has encouraged these regulatory efforts to be developed together with a set of complementary policies to generate a smart mix of measures that can tackle the deforestation challenge effectively. Leading private stakeholders, corporate, and financial entities, have already taken on the task of preparing and building readiness to comply and implement the regulation, despite associated logistical and operational challenges. The European Parliament vote on November 14th to amend the content of the EUDR has generated more confusion than clarity, increasing the risk of ineffective implementation and polarizing producer-consumer dynamics. Under these circumstances, balanced and fair conditions that assure a level playing field for those committed and leading the way may be eroded. The Council of the European Union and European Commission are called on to lead and provide clarity and stability, so implementation of the EUDR can occur within a defined timeline, solid ground, and with the right set of tools and instruments that can maximize stakeholder engagement. https://lnkd.in/eDqZZJhe #EUDR #Commodities #Deforestation #EU #EUDRDelay

New government data shows that deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest falls to its lowest since 2015. Deforestation decreased by 30.6% since July last year, representing the smallest area of rainforest destroyed in nine years. Brazil’s Environment Minister, Marina Silva, welcomed the news saying “today is the fruit of our labor”. Enforcement of environmental laws to reduce illegal deforestation in the region is credited for the reduction. President Lula has pledged to end deforestation in Brazil by 2030, in his bid to restore Brazil's climate credentials and with the country set to host COP30 next year. #Brazil #Deforestation #COP30 #Amazon #Rainforest https://lnkd.in/e_2cNpH2