GOVERNORS’ CLIMATE & FORESTS TASK FORCE
Protecting forests, reducing emissions, and enhancing livelihoods across 1/3 of the world’s tropical forests
Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force at Work
Acre Completes Historic Benefits Sharing Plan
In a historic milestone, the government and representatives of indigenous peoples and traditional communities define new percentages for the distribution of benefits from the Isa Carbono program. The Governors' Climate and Forests Task Force is posting the official...
The Amazon Platform Advances in the GCF Task Force
Progress, partnerships, and a collective voice from Rio Branco, Brazil From May 19 to 23, 2025, a distinguished delegation from the Ecuadorian Amazon actively participated in the 15th Annual Meeting of the Governors' Climate and Forests Task Force (GCFTF), held in the...
Happy World Environment Day
Thanks to all our jurisdictions, communities, and partners - we look forward to continuing to work hard together to build a New Forest Economy that protects people, planet, forests, and the climate.

Advancing solutions for people and the planet in 45 states and provinces across 11 countries

Empowering Governors and civil servants
to lead on the forest and climate agenda in national, regional, and international forums.

Connecting members and partners
to support implementation, learning, and exchange.

Unlocking funding and finance
opportunities to implement jurisdictional strategies and investment plans.

Tracking impact and performance
toward climate commitment implementation across our member states and provinces.
“The parts of the Amazon that are not protected by law are protected by the attitudes, passion and initiatives of the local communities… In spite of our seasonal extremes, growing levels of deforestation and increasing wildfires, there is a commitment to mobilize and show the world infinitely greater results.”
—Former Governor Waldez Goés of Amapá, Brazil