Beyond Debt: How the USD 125 Billion Tropical Fund Redefines Climate Finance for Forest Conservation

Our forests are essential for maintaining Earth’s climate balance, as they absorb around 16 billion metric tonnes of CO₂ annually (gross removals) and store over 860 billion metric tonnes of carbon. They also provide crucial ecosystem services, supporting the water, air, and food systems on which life depends. Yet these services are highly undervalued in economic systems. According to recent…