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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, 7 November 2025– The Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) was officially launched yesterday during the COP30 Leaders Summit in BelĂ©m, 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 […]
Building a Fairer Forest Finance System: Indigenous Leadership in the Tropical Forests Forever FacilityÂ

As world leaders prepare to gather in BelĂ©m, 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 […]
Indigenous, communities, submit proposals to improve ART Trees (Published by Quantum)
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, […]