Germany Pledges €60 Million to Brazil‘s Rainforest Fund at COP30
Belém, Brazil – November 18, 2025 – Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a important financial commitment to rainforest preservation during a visit to belém, Brazil, as the COP30 climate conference enters its critical second week of negotiations. Germany has pledged a substantial sum to the newly launched Rainforest Fund spearheaded by Brazil, intended to financially reward nations for forest conservation and penalize deforestation.
The contribution, reportedly a “significant sum” equivalent to approximately €60 million, underscores Germany’s commitment to global climate action and recognizes the vital role rainforests play in mitigating climate change. the fund operates on a novel principle: countries actively protecting their forests will receive financial incentives, while those experiencing forest loss will face corresponding financial penalties per hectare destroyed. Rainforests are crucial carbon sinks, absorbing substantial amounts of greenhouse gases and contributing to climate stabilization.
COP30 commenced this Monday, November 11, 2025, with ministers outlining their positions on key issues. Central to the ongoing discussions are more aggressive strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and securing adequate financial support for developing nations vulnerable to climate change impacts. The Rainforest Fund represents a concrete step toward aligning financial flows with environmental outcomes, a key demand of nations most impacted by deforestation and climate change.
Brazil unveiled plans for the fund, known as the Tropical Forest fund (TFFF), earlier this year, seeking to mobilize billions in funding for rainforest protection. The German contribution is expected to catalyze further investment and demonstrate the viability of this innovative financing mechanism.
