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Zamora Chinchipe model for jurisdictional REDD+
In March of this year, the province of Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador, developed an inclusive model for the conservation and sustainable management of its forests, the second REDD+ Jurisdictional Plan in Ecuador after Pastaza. Both provinces are key members of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCFTF). The following press release was published on June […]
July 2, 2025
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 announcement translated into English with permission from the Acre government. For the original Portuguese post, see here. […]
June 18, 2025
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 city of Rio Branco, State of Acre, Brazil. The delegation was made up […]
June 12, 2025
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.
June 5, 2025
Science Panel for the Amazon Partners with Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force
The Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force is honored to collaborate with the Science Panel for the Amazon on building a New Forest Economy! See below for SPA’s news update on engaging at the 15th Annual Meeting in Rio Branco last month here Science Panel for the Amazon Highlights Solutions at GCF Task Force Meeting […]
June 4, 2025
GCF Task Force Meets to Build a New Forest Economy to Protect Standing Forests and Communities and Build Momentum to COP30
Subnational coalition of states and provinces convene to co-design mechanisms to support a thriving bioeconomy, protect natural infrastructure at jurisdiction-scale, build out sustainable supply chains, and foster large-scale restoration. Rio Branco, May 23, 2025 – The 15th Annual Meeting of the Governor’s Climate & Forests Task Force (GCFTF), the world’s largest subnational governmental network focused […]
May 27, 2025
Climate Partnerships in Ecuador: GCFTF at the Action Summit for Sustainable Territories 2025
May 7-8, 2025 Quito, Ecuador From May 7-8, the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCFTF) participated in the “Cumbre de Acción Territorial Sostenible 2025,” organized by the Consortium for Autonomous Provincial Governments of Ecuador (CONGOPE) and other partners, in Quito, Ecuador. The event featured panels, networking, and bilateral discussions focused on climate change, sustainable […]
May 20, 2025
GCF Task Force Indonesia Regional Meeting 2025
“Strengthening Sub-National Capacity in Peatland Management, Carbon Pricing and Sustainable Investment” was the topic for the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCFTF) Indonesia Regional Meeting organized from April 22-24, 2025, in Jakarta. With simultaneous governor elections in 2024, all member provinces are adjusting to a new administration in their region. However, the objective of […]
May 5, 2025
Colombian Governors’ Declaration of Cooperation
From April 22-23, 2025, the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCFTF), together with Action for Forests, the Amazonia+ program of the European Union, the Unidad Nacional para la Gestion de Riesgos de Desastres de Colombia, and the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia gathered for the Summit of Governors of the […]
April 30, 2025
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