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Brazil Disappointed as UK Skips TFFF Investment

11/17/2025

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Brazil expressed disappointment that the United Kingdom did not invest in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) during Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's recent visit.
Garo Batmanian, director-general of the Brazilian Forestry Service, highlighted that the UK contributed to the fund's development but failed to provide financial support.
The TFFF aims to secure $10-25 billion in government funding to attract private investment and has raised $5.5 billion from countries like Norway and France.
The World Bank will host the fund, which seeks to enhance the value of standing forests compared to deforestation.

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Brazil expressed disappointment that the United Kingdom did not invest in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) during Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's recent visit.
Garo Batmanian, director-general of the Brazilian Forestry Service, highlighted that the UK contributed to the fund's development but failed to provide financial support.
The TFFF aims to secure $10-25 billion in government funding to attract private investment and has raised $5.5 billion from countries like Norway and France.
The World Bank will host the fund, which seeks to enhance the value of standing forests compared to deforestation.