Call for proposals – NICFI Satellite Data Program Level 2 Access
NICFI is seeking any organization, company, consortium or individual who can leverage the power of satellite imagery to combat tropical deforestation and climate change. The following call for proposals is open until the 13th of June 2021. Winning proposals will be granted free access to PlanetScope, RapidEye and selected SPOT scenes ranging back to 2002, as well as access to daily viewing of PlanetScope imagery for the duration of the NICFI Satellite Data Program.
INTERPOL, UNODC and Norway reinforce alliance against forestry crime
With its emphasis on intelligence-led operations, multi-agency cooperation, and technical law enforcement expertise, the programme – codenamed LEAP II – will offer a unique portfolio of support that helps countries across Latin America and Southeast Asia address forestry crime and illegal tropical deforestation. Funded by Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI), LEAP helps global…
Celebration: 15 years of the Amazon Fund
Substantial results and visions for the future were discussed when high-level stakeholders met to commemorate 15 years of the Amazon fund in Belem, Brazil, on August 7, on the sidelines of president Lula’s Amazon Summit.
Norway will pay 530 million NOK for reduced deforestation in Indonesia
After 10 years of hard work, deforestation in Indonesia is going down. Emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in Indonesia were lower in 2016-17 than in the preceding decade. In response, Norway will pay up to 530 million NOK (approx. $56 million) for the good results. This is the first time Norway pays for Indonesia’s results in emission reductions.
Nine European countries strengthen cooperation against deforestation
The European countries that make up the Amsterdam Declarations Partnership have renewed their commitment to eliminate deforestation in relation to agricultural commodities until 2025. Now also Belgium and Spain have joined the partnership.
Norway will pay 530 million NOK for reduced deforestation in Indonesia
After 10 years of hard work, deforestation in Indonesia is going down. Emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in Indonesia were lower in 2016-17 than in the preceding decade. In response, Norway will pay up to 530 million NOK (approx. $56 million) for the good results. This is the first time Norway pays for Indonesia’s results in emission reductions.
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.
The Congo Basin
The Congo Basin in Central Africa is home to the world’s second largest rainforest after the Amazon. Deforestation is still low, but a rapidly increasing population will soon pose serious threats to the furests unless due action is taken. In 2015 Norway teamed with six Central African countries, donors and international organizations to protect these forests and promote sustainable development. It was named The Central African Forest Initiative – CAFI.
Peru receives USD 10 million towards its efforts against deforestation
With the final steps to operationalize Peru’s new REDD+ financial mechanism completed, Norway will be transferring the anticipated USD 10 million to Peru for achieved policy milestones aimed at reducing deforestation.
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.