Indonesia and Norway Extend Partnership to Reduce Deforestation
Jakarta, February 19, 2025 – The Government of Indonesia and the Kingdom of Norway have agreed to extend their climate and forest cooperation under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) until 2030. The announcement was made today during a Ministerial Dialogue held in Jakarta, followed by a press conference with Raja Juli Antoni, Indonesia’s Minister of…
Football for the Future: Protecting the Rainforest Through Sport
In the heart of the Amazon, a unique football tournament is making a difference. In partnership with Palmeiras, one of Brazil’s most renowned football clubs, Norway supported the first edition of the Xingu Cup: For a Greener Future—a competition that unites sport and environmental protection. Held on January 29 and 30 in the Xingu Indigenous…
2024: A Year of Progress and Commitment in Rainforest Protection
2024 has been an extraordinary year for rainforest protection—and it’s all thanks to the collective efforts of nations, communities, organizations, and supporters like you. Together, we’ve made significant strides in the fight against deforestation. Let’s take a moment to celebrate some remarkable milestones: Deforestation in the Amazon dropped by an incredible 31% from August 2023…
NICFI satellite data program enters new phase
The contract period of the NICFI Satellite Data Program will end on January 23rd. NICFI is developing a new phase of the Satellite Data Program, to be launched later this year. Access for level 0 and 1 data will be temporarily extended by Planet and KSAT free of charge. To receive updates on the NICFI…
Norway strengthens support of Indonesia’s record low rainforest emissions
Indonesia has become a global leader in the work to protect rainforests. Norway is providing USD 60 million as a recognition of their results. “Indonesia’s achievements in protecting tropical forests over the past decade are among the most impressive climate actions any country has undertaken. The Norwegian contribution recognizes Indonesia’s impressive reductions in deforestation”,…
Norway to provide USD 60 million to Brazil following reduction in deforestation
Les på norsk Norway will provide USD 60 million in support to Brazil’s Amazon Fund. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the new funding during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The support has been allocated in connection with the 31 per cent reduction in deforestation that Brazil has achieved over the last year.…
Norway commits $20 million to support Colombia’s fight against deforestation
Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment, Tore O. Sandvik, announced a $20 million commitment to strengthen Colombia’s efforts to combat deforestation. This funding will support initiatives to protect one of the world’s most biodiverse regions and curb illegal deforestation in the Amazon, reinforcing a vital partnership for global environmental conservation. “Colombia’s success in reducing deforestation…
New Agreement with Global Businesses Preserves Rainforest in the Amazon
Forty percent of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon takes place in the state of Pará. Through a new agreement, global companies, in partnership with Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, will pay Pará for reducing carbon emissions from deforestation. The goal is to preserve more of the rainforest. Pará’s rainforest has been under…
The Government Extends Tropical Forest Initiative to 2035
Preserving the rainforests is the most impactful climate and nature action Norway supports internationally. With this extension, the government reaffirms its commitment by continuing the rainforest initiative to 2035. Read the full news article: Regjeringen vil redde mer regnskog – regjeringen.no
NICFI prolongs public access to high-resolution rainforest satellite images
The agreement with the satellite program providers is extended until January 23, 2025. This extension ensures that users will not lose access to satellite monitoring of tropical forests before a more long-term solution is in place. Since 2020, Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI) has offered users worldwide free access to high-resolution and analysis-ready…