Building a Fairer Forest Finance System: Indigenous Leadership in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility
As world leaders prepare to gather in Belém, Brazil, for COP30 in November, one topic is expected to take center stage: the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF)—an ambitious proposal from the Brazilian government to create a lasting financial mechanism for forest protection. The TFFF aims to provide countries with steady, long-term payments for proven forest […]
RFUS’s 2030 Plan for Forests, Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, and Climate Action
Rainforest Foundation US (RFUS) envisions a world where the rights of Indigenous peoples are respected and rainforests flourish. Our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan is a blueprint for achieving that vision, scaling Indigenous-led forest protection across Central and South America so that people, forests, and the climate can thrive together, now and for generations to come. Our […]
Fall 2025 Newsletter
In the latest edition of our newsletter, discover how Rainforest Foundation US (RFUS) supports our Indigenous partners in overcoming barriers to unlock climate finance, read about new advancements in our land titling work in Peru, and learn how our partners are adapting to the growing threats of drought and fires in the Amazon.
Indigenous, communities, submit proposals to improve ART Trees (Published by Quantum)
Where Ancestral Knowledge Meets Modern Tech (Published by Worth Magazine)
Financing Climate Justice: New Case Studies Share Practical Lessons on How Climate Finance Can Reach Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Examples from Guyana, Peru, Mesoamerica, and a global Indigenous alliance demonstrate practical solutions to overcome systemic funding barriers. New York, 18 September 2025 — Indigenous peoples and local communities protect more than a third of the planet’s most vital forests, yet receive less than one percent of international climate funding. Without adequate […]
How Climate Finance Can Reach Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities: Practical Lessons from Four Regional Case Studies
Indigenous peoples and local communities protect 36% of the world’s intact tropical forests, yet receive less than 1% of international climate funding. If you are familiar with this work, you know this contradiction intimately. But closing the gap requires more than good intentions—it demands practical strategies that navigate entrenched systems while building genuine autonomy. Four […]
Making forest carbon markets work for communities: A case study on benefit sharing in the REDD+ Guatecarbon Project
Benefit sharing is a critical component of REDD+ forest carbon projects, particularly where Indigenous peoples and local communities are central to forest stewardship. As REDD+ evolves into market-based mechanisms, with carbon credits generating revenue in international carbon markets, ensuring that benefits are distributed fairly is essential for the long term success of the initiative. However, […]
The Artisans of Chunga: An Opportunity to Care for the Forest
The Embera Wounaan Comarca is implementing a REDD+ project to strengthen sustainable forest management and curb deforestation by promoting traditional practices like basket weaving and culture-based economies.
A Year of Resilience, Progress, and Hope for Rainforests and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
As 2024 comes to a close, there’s much to reflect on. It was a year of immense challenges. Yet despite these challenges, we made significant achievements in protecting rainforests and supporting our Indigenous partners across the Amazon and Central America in their efforts to defend their ancestral territories—making 2024 a year defined by resilience, hope, […]
