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Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements on FAO’s work to halt deforestation, forest degradation and emissions. Here you will find updates on new initiatives, key milestones, and important information from countries and partners working together for forests, climate and sustainable development.
Uganda secures $31 million from Green Climate Fund for Africa’s first results-based climate project
29/10/2025
This is the first results-based payment project approved by the GCF Board for Uganda, and for Africa, and also for a Least Developed Country (LDC) marking a milestone in climate action for the continent.
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Tackling forest crime in West Africa – Training of trainers’ curriculum
24/09/2025
West Africa’s forests are crucial for biodiversity, climate resilience, and the livelihoods of local communities.
Environmental Integrity in REDD+ and the Case of Colombia
16/09/2025
In the context of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Environmental Integrity is a fundamental principle of the REDD+ approach, aimed at ensuring that reductions in forest emissions are real, measurable, verifiable, and effectively contribute to mitigating climate ...
Papua New Guinea receives funds to continue bringing spirit of Laudato si’ to life
07/08/2025
Boasting more than 5% of the world’s biodiversity on 1% of land area, Papua New Guinea receives payment to continue its work of conserving its forests and reducing CO2 emissions
Papua New Guinea’s forest conservation drive triggers landmark results-based payment
25/07/2025
Home to some of the oldest agriculture systems in the world and rich in tropical forests and biodiversity, Papua New Guinea has spent over two decades cultivating its domestic conservation strategy. At the same time, the Pacific island country has spearheaded international efforts to develop the REDD+ framework, boosting positive incentives for activities contributing to mitigation in the forest sector.
Countries adopt Joint Declaration on community-based forestry at Global South-South Exchange in Cabo Verde
29/05/2025
Praia, Cabo Verde; 29 May 2025 – After four days of dialogue, shared experiences, and hands-on learning, the Global South-South Knowledge Exchange on Community-Based Forestry: From West Africa to the...
Building technical capacities to combat deforestation and forest degradation in West Africa
14/03/2025
Countries in West Africa are strengthening their technical and institutional capacities to support REDD+ readiness, with assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through a...
Building local capacity for assessing forests-water-climate linkages in Zambia
20/12/2024
The planet is facing a growing water crisis, and climate change threatens to make it worse. For millions of people, access to clean water for basic needs is already a daily challenge....
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Putting Social Forestry in the spotlight: Role of goKUPS Platform in monitoring the impacts of Social Forestry in Indonesia
20/12/2024
Social forestry and Indonesia’s forests
If you are lucky enough to visit Indonesia’s amazing natural forests, you will start to understand their scale, vibrancy, and magnificence. The environmental importance of the...
Sustainable and low-impact agrifood chains on forests in the Latin American region: Progress and lessons learned
20/12/2024
The global market is shifting towards agricultural products that respect forests and adopt responsible business practices, driven by the Paris Agreement's goals to reduce emissions and protect ecosystems. In Latin...