Brazil to Launch “Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF)” at COP30 in Belém on November 6

The Government of Brazil is set to launch a landmark global initiative — The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) — on November 6, 2025, during the Leaders’ Summit at COP30 in Belém, the gateway to the Amazon rainforest. The facility aims to mobilize USD 4 billion annually through a blended finance mechanism to protect and restore tropical forests across the globe.

The launch will take place during the 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), scheduled to be held in November in the Brazilian port city of Belém.

A Global Fund for Rainforest Protection

According to the concept note, the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) is designed as an innovative, long-term, results-based financing instrument. It seeks to generate permanent and substantial funding from both public and private sources to support Tropical Forest Countries (TFCs) in conserving and restoring their tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests (TSMBF).

The initiative intends to deliver direct benefits to Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — the true custodians of tropical forests — ensuring that a significant portion of the funds reach those at the forefront of conservation efforts.

Alignment with Global Environmental Goals – While the TFFF aligns with the objectives of all three Rio Conventions —

• the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),

• the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and

• the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) —

• it will not function as a formal financial mechanism under any of these frameworks, maintaining operational flexibility and independence.

Inclusive and Consultative Approach

The Government of Brazil has emphasized inclusivity in the fund’s design, holding consultations with a diverse group of stakeholders, including finance experts, economists, scientists, NGOs, and organizations representing IPLCs, both online and in person.

The hope is that other nations will come forward with voluntary pledges at COP30. However, no minimum funding commitment is required for the facility’s initial operationalization.

A New Pathway for Climate and Biodiversity Action

By linking financial markets with forest protection, the TFFF aims to establish a sustainable, scalable funding model to combat deforestation, support biodiversity, and strengthen global climate resilience.

The writer of this article is Dr. Seema Javed, an environmentalist & a communications professional in the field of climate and energy