CEO Statement: “Transformative potential demands everyone’s commitment – that’s why TNC is contributing support to the TFFF"

On the eve of London Climate Action Week 2026, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has confirmed financial support for the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) – a first-of-its-kind mechanism created to reward tropical forest governments, Indigenous Peoples and local communities for protecting their forests. The global platform was unveiled by the Brazilian government at last November’s UN Climate Conference COP30. Commenting on this vote of confidence, TNC’s CEO Jennifer Morris said: 

“When it comes to protecting people and the planet, few actions are more urgent than conserving tropical forests. That is why The Nature Conservancy is committing USD $5 million in financial support to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF). 

“While many historic efforts have been made to address forest loss, TFFF is unique in the way in which it seeks to directly reward countries for maintaining high forest cover and low deforestation rates—a welcome and much-needed distinction. Its results-based model, innovative financial approach and leadership from forest countries position the TFFF to accelerate conservation and restoration at scale. Importantly, the TFFF has publicly committed to allocate 20% of payments directly to Indigenous Peoples, local and traditional communities who are stewarding tropical forests around the world.

“This effort is in support of the Indigenous, local and traditional communities who call these places home and for every human who, often unknowingly, benefits from how these landscapes shape weather patterns, supply food and freshwater, support livelihoods and store atmospheric carbon. Our commitment complements ongoing efforts across TNC to help countries reach their conservation goals, grounded in decades of experience in conservation finance, climate diplomacy, forest science, and deep partnerships with local communities. 

“TNC’s action reflects the growing momentum we are witnessing where governments, multilateral institutions, Indigenous leaders, and civil society are coming together in new ways to protect irreplaceable natural sources of ecosystem services. We are especially proud to be part of this powerful coalition that is taking shape in the name of conservation and restoration at scale, while facilitating direct access for Indigenous peoples, traditional and local communities, and enabling knowledge-sharing between communities and decision-makers.”