Rainforest losses rise in 2022 – signs of progress present hope
Recent figures from Global Forest Watch (GFW) show that we lost more than 4 million hectares of tropical primary forest last year, the size of Switzerland. Political drive for change in key tropical forest countries and increasing momentum for support internationally nevertheless give hope for the future.
Deforestation still at a record low in Indonesia
Indonesia continues to be a world leader in reducing deforestation. This is evident in recent figures from Indonesia’s national forest monitoring system.
Peru receives USD 10 million towards its efforts against deforestation
With the final steps to operationalize Peru’s new REDD+ financial mechanism completed, Norway will be transferring the anticipated USD 10 million to Peru for achieved policy milestones aimed at reducing deforestation.
Peru: Joint visit to renew commitment
From March 27 to March 28th five Peruvian Ministers and five Governors from the Amazon region, along with the Ambassadors of Norway, Germany, UK and the US visited Ucayali, Peru to see the implementation of projects aimed to reduce deforestation in the Amazon.
15 years of Partnership on Climate and Forest
Joint press statement between Marina Silva, Brazil’s Minister of Environment and Climate and Espen Barth Eide, Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment.
NICFI prolongs public access to high resolution rainforest satellite images
During his visit to Brazil, Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Espen Barth Eide announced that NICFI’s Satellite Data Program is extended until September 2024.
Climate and Environment Minister Espen Barth Eide is traveling to Colombia and Brazil to strengthen cooperation against deforestation
From March 19 to March 25, Norway’s Climate and Environment Minister Espen Barth Eide is in Colombia and Brazil. The purpose is to support the authorities’ efforts to reduce deforestation.
Ny støtte til urfolk gjennom Tenure Facility
Norad har på vegne av regjeringens klima- og skoginitiativ inngått en ny avtale med organisasjonen Tenure Facility om støtte til urfolks og lokalsamfunns landrettigheter.
How carbon markets done right help stop deforestation
To stay within our climate targets we must halt tropical forest loss within this decade. A well-functioning, high-quality forest carbon market that pays for reduced forest emissions at the national or state level – as agreed by all countries under the Paris Agreement – is essential to achieve this goal.
Momentum for Rainforests – Reflections by Director of NICFI, Andreas Dahl-Jørgensen
At the start of the new year, I am excited to see groundbreaking political momentum to protect rainforests. Combined with increased backing by global businesses – both in commodity markets and carbon markets – this gives great hope for rainforest protection in 2023.