Join us as we build a New Forest Economy.

The Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force is the world’s largest subnational network dedicated to protecting forests, reducing emissions, and enhancing livelihoods across the tropics.

What We Do

El Parque Nacional da Serra do Divisor, Acre, Brazil. Photo by Marcos Vicentti.

Upcoming Meetings

16th Annual Meeting — Caquetá, Colombia — 2026

New Forest Economy for Climate Action: Territorial Development and Innovation

May 18 – May 22, 2026 Annual Meeting 2026 — Caquetá, Colombia

We are excited to announce that the 16th Annual Meeting of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force will be held in Florencia, Caquetá, Colombia from May 18 – 22, 2026.

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16th Annual Meeting — Caquetá, Colombia — 2026

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

“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

What We Do

Political Engagement

Jurisdictional Strategies

Innovation Funding

Inclusive Forest Governance

Close-up of an Indigenous person wearing a large feather headdress and traditional face paint, eyes closed, with patterned adornments visible.

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Blueprint for a New Forest Economy

The GCF Task Force’s Blueprint outlines key investments and funding strategies to build a New Forest Economy centered on bioeconomy, restoration, infrastructure, and sustainable intensification.

September 23, 2024

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Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

Indigenous Peoples and local communities are essential partners in protecting forests, with collaborative approaches strengthening conservation, rights, and climate action.

November 13, 2020

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GCF Task Force at COP30

GCFTF member jurisdictions take center stage at COP30 in Pará, Brazil — a founding GCFTF state — with events in Rio de Janeiro and throughout the conference.

October 27, 2025