Momentum for Rainforests – Reflections by Director of NICFI, Andreas Dahl-Jørgensen
At the start of the new year, I am excited to see groundbreaking political momentum to protect rainforests. Combined with increased backing by global businesses – both in commodity markets and carbon markets – this gives great hope for rainforest protection in 2023.
Key milestones for The LEAF Coalition
The LEAF coalition is a private-public collaboration to mobilize large-scale funding for forest lands and jurisdictions capable of reducing and reversing tropical deforestation. In 2021, Norway joined the coalition as one of the founding members.
How the Global Biodiversity Framework helps our efforts to stop tropical deforestation
In December 2022, the world agreed to a new landmark global deal to protect nature. Its success depends on action to protect and restore the remaining rainforests.
The Amazon Fund is re-activated
At his first day in office, President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva reaffirmed the incoming government’s ambitions to halt deforestation, and he took the necessary steps to reopen the Amazon Fund.
Historic breakthrough for the forest carbon market
Norway congratulates Guyana as the first country to sell ART certified carbon credits for protecting its rainforest.
Peru launches new fund – receives USD 10 million for its efforts against deforestation
At COP27 the Peruvian Environmental Protection Minister Mr. Wilbert Gabriel Rozas Beltran and Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment Mr. Espen Barth Eide signed an agreement for a Norwegian contribution of USD 10 million for achieved policy milestones in Peru’s efforts to reduce deforestation.
World leaders meet at climate summit to address tropical deforestation
World Leaders from 26 countries and the EU came together at the UN Climate summit (COP27) to launch the Forests and Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP). The Partnership will help to deliver the commitment made at last year’s summit in Glasgow by over 140 world leaders to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by…
Colombia receives support from Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom for the implementation of their ambitious plan to contain deforestation
Colombia’s government has launched an emergency plan to stop deforestation in the Colombian Amazon. The ambitious strategy consists of working with local communities and indigenous people in 22 deforestation hotspots, reaching agreements to strengthen economic, social and environmental conditions in these areas. International partners praise the ambitious plan, and Norway and Germany will contribute 25 million USD under the Joint Declaration of Intent.
Contribution Agreement Concluded: Norway Delivers US$ 56 Million In Results-Based Support For Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 Climate Goals
The Contribution Agreement, following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indonesia and Norway (Partners) in September 2022, was signed on October 19th by Rut Krüger Giverin, Ambassador of Norway to Indonesia, and Djoko Hendratto, President Director of the Indonesian Environment Fund (IEF).
Norway supports Ecuador’s efforts to protect the rainforest
Ecuador is making an important effort to reduce deforestation. The efforts are crucial for the planet’s climate and biodiversity. Norway therefore announces NOK 130 million in support of the results achieved.