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World Leaders Unveil $5 Billion Forest Conservation Fund

11/8/2025

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World leaders at a summit in Brazil launched the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) to reward forest conservation.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazilian President, described it as unprecedented, with pledges of $5 billion, far below the $25 billion target.
Norway and France are contributors, while the United Kingdom has not committed funds.
Critics warn the fund could enrich governments without stringent conditions or a clear $125 billion goal.

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Story summary

World leaders at a summit in Brazil launched the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) to reward forest conservation.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazilian President, described it as unprecedented, with pledges of $5 billion, far below the $25 billion target.
Norway and France are contributors, while the United Kingdom has not committed funds.
Critics warn the fund could enrich governments without stringent conditions or a clear $125 billion goal.