-
Nepal Receives $9.4 Million for Forest Carbon Cuts Under World Bank’s FCPF Program
"This marks Nepal's first-ever payment under the Emission Reductions Payment Agreement (ERPA), a milestone in the country's efforts to curb deforestation, strengthen forest governance, and promote community-led sustainable forest management."
- Categories
- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Asia Pacific
-
Analysis: Despite Record Turnout, Only 14% of Indigenous Brazilians Are Expected to Access Decision-Making Spaces at COP30
"Leaders are demanding a bigger role in the negotiations and the inclusion of land demarcation as climate policy."
- Categories
- Environment
- Region
- Global
-
A Bold New Investment Fund Aims to Channel Billions Into Tropical Forest Protection – One Key Change Can Make It Better
The mechanics of raising these funds is intriguing – Brazil is seeking an initial $25 billion from national governments and foundations, and then another $100 billion from investors.
- Categories
- Agriculture, Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
-
Climate Summit or Industry Trade Fair?
In collaboration with InfluenceMap, Transparency International analysed how companies attending COPs engage with climate policy.
- Categories
- Agriculture, Environment
- Region
- Global
-
Minderoo Foundation Invests US $10 Million to Protect the World’s Tropical Forests
The TFFF, launched under the leadership of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will create genuine economic incentives to protect tropical forests.
- Categories
- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
-
Uganda Secures $31 Million from Green Climate Fund for Cutting Deforestation — a First for Africa
The approval marks a historic milestone for both Uganda and Africa, as it represents the first GCF results-based payment project on the continent.
- Categories
- Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
Brazil’s Market-Based Forest Fund Gets New Endorsers Ahead of COP30 Debut
The Tropical Forest Finance Facility (TFFF) initiative is expected to be launched at Brazil’s COP30, in November, and has received attention due to potential financial support from China.
- Categories
- Environment
- Region
- Latin America
-
What You Need to Know About Nature Finance Ahead of COP30
With the U.S. government largely absent from tropical forest diplomacy, a new generation of Global South-led initiatives is filling the gap, and changing the landscape for corporate action.
- Categories
- Finance
- Region
- Global
Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter, "NextBillion Notes"
Published each Wednesday, our e-newsletter features NextBillion's latest original articles, along with a selection of news, jobs, bizdev opportunities and events from our recent coverage — and regular conference ticket giveaways.
We respect your privacy. Your information is safe and will never be shared.
Don't miss out. Subscribe today.