Campaign for Nature Applauds President Lula’s Historic Pledge for Tropical Forest Finance

Official Statement

September 23, 2025

Today, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced that Brazil will contribute US$1 billion to the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), becoming the first nation to contribute to the new fund, which is designed to incentivize the long-term protection of tropical forests worldwide. In response to this announcement, Brian O’Donnell, Director of the Campaign for Nature, issued a statement of congratulations.

Read the full statement here.

Katy Roxburgh