Direct Access for Indigenous Peoples Is Key to the Effectiveness of the Tropical Forests Forever Facility

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, 7 November 2025– The Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) was officially launched yesterday during the COP30 Leaders Summit in Belém, Brazil. The TFFF is an ambitious proposal from the Brazilian government to establish a lasting financial mechanism for forest protection. Following Brazil’s initial contribution, Portugal and Norway have announced their […]

RFUS’s 2030 Plan for Forests, Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, and Climate Action

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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 […]

Making forest carbon markets work for communities: A case study on benefit sharing in the REDD+ Guatecarbon Project

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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, […]

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