GOVERNORS’ CLIMATE & FORESTS TASK FORCE
Protecting forests, reducing emissions, and enhancing livelihoods across 1/3 of the world’s tropical forests
GCF Task Force 16th Annual Meeting
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.
Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force at Work
Leaders from the Peruvian Amazon at Expo Amazónica 2026
Within the framework of Expo Amazónica Cusco 2026, the active participation of the subnational governments of the GCF Task Force in Peru — which are also members of the Amazonian Regional Commonwealth — was highlighted as they analyzed and established guidelines for...
Regenerative Goat Farming Knowledge Exchange in Tumbes, Peru
With the aim of promoting the New Forest Economy in Peru’s forest territories, the Exchange of Experiences on Sustainable and Regenerative Goat Farming in the Dry Forest of Northern Peru was held. This activity was designed to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote...
Preparing for EUDR and Beyond: Perspectives from Indonesia and Peru
On March 5, 2026, we held our first EUDR readiness webinar, and it was a big success! Many thanks to our speakers for their time and expertise: Adi Yani, Head of the Department of Environment and Forestry in West Kalimantan, Indonesia Luis Briceño, Executive Director...
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