Tropical Forest Alliance

Mongabay Founder and CEO, Rhett Butler, previews the year ahead for action on deforestation and the future of rainforests across the world. Two key moments include: 🌳 The EUDR will come into effect at the end of 2025 - after a postponement was agreed in December to provide producers and importers additional time to adapt to the regulation’s requirements. While the delay alters the immediate timeline, the EUDR remains poised to reshape global supply chains and trade practices. 🌳 COP30 will be a key moment for tropical forests in 2025 - as the largest climate summit heads to the Brazilian Amazon. Discussions around deforestation will likely take center stage. https://lnkd.in/eS4awR5h #TropicalForests #Deforestation #EUDR #COP30 #SupplyChains

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which takes effect at the end of 2025, will require companies to trace commodity origins along the entire supply chain to ensure they’re deforestation-free. Technological solutions, such as satellite data and precise digital mapping, are becoming increasingly vital tools for companies to assess deforestation risks and ensure compliance across complex supply chains. Despite a range of tech solutions becoming more readily available, experts suggest that much of the success of the EUDR will be down to the partnerships between suppliers and buyers, coupled with the extent of government action. https://lnkd.in/gBHSWDSw #EUDR #Deforestation #Traceability #Commodities #SupplyChains

The Consumer Goods Forum’s #ForestPositive Coalition hosted a pivotal series of multistakeholder meetings in Brazil, bringing together over 140 leaders from government, business, philanthropy, and civil society. The discussions focused on advancing sustainable practices in Brazil’s key biomes, including the Amazon and Cerrado. Key outcomes included: 🌍 Commitments to traceability and regulatory alignment in soy and cattle supply chains 💡 Discussions on innovative financial tools to incentivise sustainable production 🚜 First-hand insights from field visits showcasing sustainable practices like pasture rotation and conservation farming 🤝 Strengthened international collaboration, with a spotlight on Brazil-China cooperation for sustainable trade. As Brazil prepares to host #COP30 in 2025, these discussions emphasised the need for cross-sector collaboration to protect forests while fostering sustainable economic growth. The Coalition remains committed to uniting industry leaders to drive actionable strategies that balance environmental protection with market demands. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/emWXGvtB Carrefour, Pão de Açúcar Oficial, Mars, Neste, PepsiCo, Proforest, Colgate-Palmolive, Jerónimo Martins, McDonald's, Mondelēz International, Nestlé, Tesco, Tropical Forest Alliance, Unilever

As host of 2025’s COP30 climate summit, Brazil is working on two complementary finance initiatives to support tropical forest conservation. 1 - Tropical Forest Finance Facility (TFFF) Involves investments from sovereign wealth funds, philanthropic foundations, and international investors. The profits generated from these investments will be allocated to countries that maintain deforestation rates below 0.5% of their total forest area, providing financial rewards for effective forest preservation. 2 - Tropical Forest Mechanism (TFM) Proposes that highly polluting industries contribute a minimum fraction of their annual earnings to forest conservation efforts. Similar to the TFFF, the TFM aims to incentivise countries to keep deforestation rates under 0.5%, thereby promoting sustainable forest management practices. Both initiatives have been first proposed by Brazil and now need further support from governments across the world to help them become a reality. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e86-PA6A #Brazil #COP30 #TropicalForests #SustainableFinance

A new report by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) states that climate change, nature loss, food insecurity, water, and health are all inextricably linked - and dealing with them as separate issues won't work. The report says this “siloed” approach has unintended consequences, such as damaging biodiversity through tree-planting schemes, or polluting rivers while ramping up food production. "Future scenarios with wide ranging benefits across various issues come from actions that focus on sustainable production and consumption, in combination with conserving and restoring ecosystems, reducing pollution, and mitigating and adapting to climate change" - said Paula Harrison, Report Co-Chair and Professor at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. The report identifies more than 70 solutions to tackle these problems holistically, many of which are low cost. And says that delaying the action needed to meet climate and nature policy goals will increase the costs of delivering them. For example, delayed action on biodiversity goals could as much as double the eventual costs. https://lnkd.in/eMp4Jprc #Biodiversity #TropicalForests #Commodities #SupplyChains #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity

TODAY (23 Jan) the Brazil Restoration & Bioeconomy Finance Coalition (BRB FC) will host an exciting session at the Brazil House during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos. This event will gather global leaders to discuss financing and scaling up nature-based solutions in Brazil. Under the Nature Investment Lab (NIL) Secretariat, the BRB FC will focus on opportunities to finance nature-based solutions (NbS) in Brazil, exploring how diverse stakeholders can collaborate to expand financing commitments. And will showcase its bold ambitions. This is a unique opportunity to strengthen public-private collaborations and innovate financial mechanisms for the future of Brazil and the planet. 🎙️ Confirmed Leaders: Jack Hurd (World Economic Forum), Maria Netto (ICS), Prof Carlos Nobre (Amazon SPA / BNDES), M. Sanjayan (Conservation International), Roberto Sallouti (BTG Pactual), Greg Guyett (HSBC). Stay up to date with the key highlights, transformative initiatives, and commitments announced via our website: https://lnkd.in/ej-5w_T2 #AM25 #Davos #Brazil #Nbs #TropicalForests

The Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative (ASCI) has been selected as a winner of the Schwab Foundation Awards 2025! Proforest’s Africa and Global Director, Abraham Baffoe, is receiving the award for 'Collective Social Innovators' on behalf of the 10 countries of ASCI at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting #AM25 in Davos. Watch the 'State of Climate and Nature' to see awardees receive their certificate here: https://lnkd.in/gix_sH9G Speakers include Al Gore and Mohammad Yunus. And read more about the award here: https://lnkd.in/evB9fFcR For more info on ASCI: https://lnkd.in/ejRZJxCA Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, Motsepe Foundation #SchwabAwards25 #SchwabFoundation #wef25

Brazil, the world's largest beef exporter, is in a unique position to address the sector's heavy environmental toll. But deforestation-free beef is possible in the Amazon, and has the potential to transform the global beef supply chain. Jack Hurd (TFA) and Jennifer Morris (The Nature Conservancy), share 3 main ways in which companies can facilitate the flow of sustainable beef from the Amazon to global markets, in this World Economic Forum Agenda Blog. Explore the insights: https://lnkd.in/gJ9q-8hm #Brazil #Cattle #Beef #Amazon #Deforestation #SupplyChains #AM25 #Davos #WEF2025 #Davos2025

We are incredibly proud to see Abraham Baffoe, Africa and global executive director at Proforest, among the 2025 awardees of the Schwab Foundation's Social Entrepreneurs and Innovators of the Year! He is representing the Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative - a collective effort by many people across West and Central Africa, committed to the responsible production of agricultural commodities. We look forward to seeing him on the stage at the World Economic Forum later with all the other amazing awardees! #SchwabAwards25 #wef25 Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, Motsepe Foundation, World Economic Forum

Brazil at the forefront of climate and biodiversity solutions! On January 23, 2025, during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, the Brazil Restoration & Bioeconomy Finance Coalition (BRB FC) will host an exciting session at the Brazil House. This event will gather global leaders to discuss financing and scaling up nature-based solutions in Brazil. Under the Nature Investment Lab (NIL) Secretariat, the BRB FC will introduce new members and showcase its bold ambitions: ● Mobilize USD 10 billion by 2030. ● Restore 5 million hectares of forests. ● Reduce and sequester 1 gigaton of CO₂ by 2050. ● Invest USD 500 million in local communities and Indigenous Peoples. This is a unique opportunity to strengthen public-private collaborations and innovate financial mechanisms for the future of Brazil and the planet. Event Details: 🗓️ Date: January 23, 2025 📍 Location: Brazil House, Davos, Switzerland 🎙️ Confirmed Leaders: Jack Hurd (World Economic Forum), Maria Netto (Institute for Climate and Society), Carlos A. Nobre (Amazon SPA/BNDES), M Sanjayan (Conservation International), Roberto Sallouti (BTG Pactual), and Greg Guyett (HSBC). Express your interest in participating and join this global dialogue by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/e4y6HJzt #AM25 #Davos #Brazil #Nbs #TropicalForests