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Brazil’s COP30 Forest Protection Plan Faces Criticism Over Payment Rates and Community Impact

Brazil is preparing to launch the Tropical Forest Forever Facility at next month’s COP30 climate meeting in Belém. The initiative aims to pay countries to protect over one billion hectares of tropical forests, but sources indicate the $4-per-hectare payment rate may be insufficient and could potentially disempower local communities.

Brazil’s Ambitious Forest Protection Plan

Brazil is reportedly preparing to launch a major international forest conservation initiative at the COP30 climate meeting in Belém next month, according to reports from environmental analysts. The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) would offer financial incentives to countries that halt deforestation across more than one billion hectares of tropical forests worldwide. The scheme represents one of the most significant forest protection proposals to emerge ahead of the critical climate conference.