Netherlands commits up to $500 million to launch global tropical forest fund
The Dutch government announced a contribution of up to $500 million over ten years to a new public-private wealth fund aimed at rewarding countries for protecting tropical forests.
The Netherlands said it will provide up to $500 million across the next decade to support the creation of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, a public-private wealth fund designed to incentivize forest conservation. The fund aims to amass $125 billion in total assets, of which around $100 billion is expected to come from private-sector investments. Countries that maintain their tropical forests could receive an estimated $4 per hectare each year, with compliance monitored via satellite imagery.
The scheme intends to safeguard up to 900 million hectares of forest worldwide. The World Bank is tasked with developing the facility, which should become operational by mid-2027. The Netherlands joins a coalition that includes Brazil, Indonesia, Britain, Norway, France and Germany, all of which have pledged contributions.
Why it matters
Protecting tropical forests helps curb climate change and supports biodiversity while offering financial incentives to vulnerable nations.
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