Forest finance publications
 1 February 2023 This course has been developed to improve the capacity of small-scale producers, their organizations, and small and medium-sized enterprises to access investment and other forms of finance. Facilitating this allows these stakeholders to derive socioeconomic benefits from their participation in forest value chains, and also complements the resources of official channels in contributing to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). [more] |
 2 May 2022 This chapter published at the State of the World's Forests 2022 examines existing public and private financial flows for green recovery and growth; considers the funding required to meet key global targets; provides examples of how both public institutions and the private sector are increasing support for the three pathways; canvasses instruments that can be used to support small producers in implementation; and suggests options for mobilizing the additional finance needed to transition towards a greener and more sustainable future. [more] |
 28 December 2021 This guide was developed to improve the capacity of small producers, their organizations and small and medium-sized enterprises to access private investment and finance for sustainable forest-based businesses. It offers a framework to think through, organize and develop a convincing investment proposal. The guide introduces ten key elements, presented as modules, which should be included in any bankable business plan. Templates, tips and advice also provide users with a structured way to think through and substantiate information related to each of these elements. The goal is to increase the business’ attractiveness to funding sources and thus facilitate access to finance. The guide is especially aimed at those producer organizations and companies that seek to scale up operations and need the know-how to do it themselves. [more] |
 29 September 2020 This research report highlights approaches to making more accessible finances from producers, financier and by willing intermediaries. The intention of this structured analysis is better access to finance for forest and farm producers. [more] |
 24 December 2019 This manual focuses on how to value forest-related ecosystem services, including those provided by trees outside forests. It is expected to improve valuation efforts and help ensure the better use of such values in policymaking and decision making. [more] |
 20 December 2016 This publication contains key messages from the International Conference on the Economics of Climate Change Mitigation Options in the Forest Sector, held in February 2015. It summarizes key points from 51 technical presentations and panel and plenary discussions of 6 thematic sessions: afforestation and reforestation, reduced deforestation and degradation, changing forest management practices, wood energy, green building and sustainable packaging. [more] |
 28 September 2015 It provides an overview of existing funding sources and financial instruments that could be used and adapted specifically for the implementation of FLR efforts at the national, regional and global levels. It also identifies innovative financing mechanisms such as payment for ecosystem services and crowdfunding which can support the achievement of the global targets [more] |
 23 September 2015 Towards effective national forest funds addresses the need for more information on the way NFFs work and how best to establish and manage them. It shares the lessons that have emerged from the establishment and management of NFFs with the aim of supporting countries in designing and operating NFFs effectively according to their specific needs and circumstances. Based on a review of practical experiences, this publication outlines the general architecture and design elements of NFFs, as well as potential approaches and actions that could improve their performance. [more] |
 31 December 2014 Special edition from the International Forum on Payments for Environmental Services of Tropical Forests, 2014. [more] |
 31 December 2014 The aim of this policy brief is to increase awareness among policymakers and the general public about the vital role of tropical forests in providing environmental services and the increasing need for beneficiaries to compensate forest owners or managers for those services. The brief builds on the insights gained at the International Forum on Payments for Environmental Services of Tropical Forests, which was held in San José, Costa Rica, in April 2014. [more] |
 23 December 2014 Summary, key messages and recommendations from the International Forum on Payments for Environmental Services of Tropical Forests 2014 [more] |
last updated: Wednesday, June 21, 2023