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The 2024 assessment finds that global goals to end deforestation and forest degradation by 2030 remain out of reach, with 6.37 million hectares of forest permanently lost in 2023. While some progress is noted in countries like Brazil and Indonesia, global pressures from unsustainable production—particularly agriculture and mining—persist. The report highlights a critical gap between 'green' and 'grey' financing, noting that environmentally harmful subsidies far outweigh investments in forest protection. It also emphasizes the ongoing struggle for indigenous land rights and the increasing threat of human-induced forest fires. The document recommends a radical shift in consumption patterns, the reallocation of harmful subsidies, and the implementation of rights-based governance to protect global forest ecosystems.

The 2024 Forest Declaration Assessment finds that the world is far from meeting its 2030 goals to stop deforestation and degradation. In 2023, 6.37 million hectares of forest were permanently lost, with tropical Asia and Africa seeing significant increases. The report highlights that unsustainable production of agricultural commodities and minerals remains the primary driver of loss, often impacting Indigenous Peoples and local communities. While some progress is noted in Brazil and Indonesia, and through new EU regulations like the EUDR, global efforts are hampered by a massive gap between 'green' and 'grey' financing, with trillions in harmful subsidies continuing to incentivize forest destruction.

The 2024 Forest Declaration Assessment finds that the world is off track to meet 2030 forest goals, with 6.37 million hectares of forest permanently lost in 2023. Deforestation is primarily driven by commodity production, including agriculture and mining, with significant demand from industrialized nations like China, the EU, and the U.S. While some progress has been made in forest law enforcement and the establishment of protected areas, the report highlights a massive gap between 'green' and 'gray' finance, noting that environmentally harmful subsidies reach USD 2.6 trillion annually. The assessment emphasizes the critical need for rights-based governance and direct funding for Indigenous Peoples and local communities to ensure sustainable forest management.

The report finds that most National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) fail to meaningfully engage Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and local communities (LCs) or secure their land tenure and rights. While traditional knowledge is more frequently recognized, there is a critical absence of safeguards to prevent human rights violations during conservation efforts. The assessment recommends a rights-based approach that treats IPs and LCs as full and equal partners, ensures direct access to finance, and enshrines legal safeguards and land tenure security within national biodiversity strategies.

The 2023 Forest Declaration Assessment finds the world is off track to eliminate deforestation and forest degradation by 2030. In 2022, global gross deforestation reached 6.6 million hectares, a 4% increase from 2021. While some countries like Indonesia and Malaysia show progress, massive losses continue in tropical Latin America and the Caribbean. The report highlights a critical funding gap, noting that 'gray' public finance (subsidies driving deforestation) vastly outweighs 'green' finance. It also emphasizes the ongoing violence against environmental defenders and the systemic lack of legal recognition for Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' land rights.

The Forest Declaration Assessment identifies a significant funding gap for global forest goals, estimating a need for up to USD 460 billion annually for protection and restoration. Simultaneously, it highlights a conflict in public spending, where agricultural subsidies—termed "gray" finance—amount to between USD 378 and USD 635 billion per year in activities potentially harmful to forests.

The Stakeholder Toolkit lists various resources for forest monitoring and accountability. It highlights Global Forest Watch's suite of tools (Forest Watcher, GFW Pro, Radar, and MapBuilder) for tracking forest change and deforestation. It also identifies transparency and rights-based initiatives such as Trase, Supply Change, Mapeo, and the Land Rights Standard. Additionally, the document lists collaborative platforms and coalitions, including the Accountability Framework Initiative, the Tropical Forest Alliance, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, and the NGO Forest Coalition, to support the implementation of forest commitments and sustainable development.

The toolkit lists various resources for forest monitoring and accountability. It highlights Global Forest Watch's suite of tools, including Forest Watcher and MapBuilder, and data-driven transparency initiatives like Trase and Supply Change. It also identifies frameworks for land rights and coalitions such as the Accountability Framework Initiative and the Tropical Forest Alliance aimed at eliminating deforestation from supply chains.

The Stakeholder Toolkit lists various guidance documents, data tools, and networks aimed at integrating deforestation risk into financial decision-making. It highlights frameworks like the TCFD and TNFD, data tools such as TRASE and Forest IQ, and investor initiatives like Climate Action 100+ and the Finance Sector Deforestation Action (FSDA) initiative to support the transition toward deforestation-free financial portfolios.

The Stakeholder Toolkit is a directory of resources for the financial sector to address deforestation and climate risks. It highlights disclosure frameworks like the TCFD and TNFD, data tools such as TRASE and Forest IQ, and investor networks like Ceres and Climate Action 100+. The guide focuses on enabling financial institutions to identify carbon asset concentrations, develop deforestation-free portfolios, and align with net-zero goals by 2025.

The toolkit compiles various resources for the financial sector to address deforestation and climate change. It highlights reporting frameworks like the TCFD and TNFD, data tools such as TRASE and Forest 500, and investor-led initiatives like Climate Action 100+ and the Financial Sector Deforestation Action (FSDA) to help institutions achieve deforestation-free portfolios and align with sustainability goals.

The Stakeholder Toolkit, updated in March 2023 by the Forest Declaration Assessment, provides a curated directory of resources, reports, and organizations designed to assist national and local governments in improving forest governance and sustainability.

The Stakeholder Toolkit is a directory of guidance documents and institutional partners designed to assist government entities at various levels in managing forests. It categorizes resources by their utility for national versus local governments, highlighting tools for gender analysis, poverty alleviation, and jurisdictional sustainability. The toolkit also lists key global forums and organizations, such as the UN Forum on Forests and the Global Environmental Facility, that provide funding, research, and policy frameworks for forest conservation and sustainable development.

The Stakeholder Toolkit (March 2023) is a guide providing a curated list of resources, reports, and organizations designed to support national and local governments in improving forest governance, sustainability, and the protection of tropical forests.

The Stakeholder Toolkit is a directory of resources for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPs and LCs). It categorizes tools into training for international climate conferences (such as COP27), data-sharing and monitoring software (like Forest Watcher and Mapeo), and guides for companies and subnational governments to respect land and forest tenure rights. It also lists key global alliances and organizations, such as the Rights and Resources Initiative and the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities, that support the rights of forest communities and the protection of nature.

The Stakeholder Toolkit serves as a directory of frameworks and coalitions designed to guide private companies and government agencies toward deforestation-free supply chains and sustainable infrastructure. It categorizes resources into three primary sectors: agricultural supply chains (focusing on commodities like palm oil, soy, beef, and cocoa), mining (including large-scale and artisanal operations), and infrastructure development. The toolkit highlights specific standards such as the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining and the SuRe Standard for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure, as well as global coalitions like the Tropical Forest Alliance and the We Mean Business Coalition, to support the transition to a net-zero economy and the protection of biodiversity.

The Stakeholder Toolkit lists a variety of frameworks and organizations designed to align industrial activities with forest conservation and climate goals. It categorizes resources for agricultural supply chains (focusing on commodities like palm oil, soy, beef, and paper), mining (including large-scale and artisanal standards), and infrastructure development. Key resources include the Accountability Framework Initiative, World Bank's Forest-Smart Mining guides, and the ICMM Mining Principles, which align mining operations with the Paris Agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The Stakeholder Toolkit lists various frameworks and organizations designed to help industries reduce their impact on forests. For agriculture, it highlights the Accountability Framework Initiative and Commodity Roadmaps for palm oil, soy, beef, and paper. In mining, it references World Bank guidance on nature-based solutions and the ICMM Mining Principles. For infrastructure, it points to the SuRe standard and the Infrastructure and Nature Coalition. The toolkit serves as a directory of resources to align corporate and government operations with forest conservation and climate goals.

The Stakeholder Toolkit lists various guidelines and initiatives for reducing the environmental impact of industrial activities. It categorizes resources for agricultural supply chains (e.g., Commodity Roadmaps), mining (e.g., ICMM Mining Principles), and infrastructure (e.g., SuRe standard), while identifying key coalitions like the Forest-Positive Coalition of Action and the We Mean Business Coalition that drive systemic transitions toward net-zero and deforestation-free supply chains.

The Stakeholder Toolkit serves as a directory of guidance materials and institutional networks for government entities. It categorizes resources into general forest governance tools, specific reports on jurisdictional sustainability and REDD+ strategies, and a list of international forums and programs such as the Global Environmental Facility and the Governor’s Climate and Forest Task Force. The toolkit distinguishes between resources tailored for national governments and those designed for local-level officials and subnational entities.