Luxembourg's Ministry of Finance has set out, during the inaugural Luxembourg International Climate Finance Days, Luxembourg's decision to join the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, host its financial arm the Tropical Forest Investment Fund, and provide an initial EUR 50 million from the Climate and Energy Fund over 2026-2030. The release adds that this contribution will be followed by annual support beyond 2030. Brazil's Foreign Minister announced at the closing session that the transitional committee had accepted Luxembourg's offer to host the Tropical Forest Investment Fund. The Tropical Forest Forever Facility is designed to give countries predictable, long-term financing for protecting standing forests and to use capital markets to align conservation with economic development, with at least 20% of funding intended for indigenous peoples and local communities. Separately, Environment Minister Serge Wilmes launched the third phase of the Blue Natural Capital Financing Facility, which will back tailored local projects in blue natural capital aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening small-scale fisheries.
Ministry of Finance (Luxembourg)2026-06-05
Luxembourg Ministry of Finance commits EUR 50 million to Tropical Forest Forever Facility and will host its investment fund
Luxembourg’s Ministry of Finance announced the country will join the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, host its financial arm, the Tropical Forest Investment Fund, and provide EUR 50 million from the Climate and Energy Fund over 2026-2030, with support continuing beyond 2030. Brazil’s Foreign Minister confirmed the transitional committee accepted Luxembourg’s offer to host the fund, which will provide long-term forest protection financing, including at least 20% for indigenous peoples and local communities. The Ministry also launched phase three of the Blue Natural Capital Financing Facility to support local blue natural capital projects focused on livelihoods and small-scale fisheries.