UK delays pledge to Brazil-led tropical forest protection fund

The Tropical Forest Finance Facility, launched at COP30 as a new model for rainforest conservation funding, faces viability concerns after the UK stalled on its financial commitment.

First covered Jul 3, 2026 · 12:04 AM PT · 1 article

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4h Climate Home News Tropical forest protection fund at risk after UK stalls on pledge — The Brazil-led TFFF was launched at COP30 as an innovative financial model to keep rainforests standing, but is still short on startup cash The post Tropical…

Primary sources

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk Letter From Rt Hon John Healey Mp To The Prime Minister (assets.publishing.service.gov.uk)

financeforbiodiversity.org Tfff Rotterdam Statement Of Support From Investors Recruitment Opens 23 June 2026 (financeforbiodiversity.org)

More coverage from around the web

woodcentral.com.au UK Opts Out of Brazil’s $125B Tropical Forests Forever Megafund | Wood Central

bloomberg.com COP30: UK Will Not Invest in Brazil's Tropical Forest Fund - Bloomberg

aa.com.tr UK withdraws from Amazon forest protection fund ahead of COP30 in Brazil

campaignfornature.org CfN Statement on UK Decision Not To Invest In TFFF — Campaign For Nature

thisisthecoast.co.uk Brazil 'surprised' UK not investing in new rainforest fund it helped design - This is the Coast

Appeared in: 2026-07-03 (#9)

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