# Tropical Forest Alliance

We work collectively to accelerate progress in decoupling agricultural production from deforestation and ecosystem conversion.

[Learn more](https://www.tropicalforestalliance.org/about)


## Mission Statement

We cannot reach our global climate, nature, food security and development goals without protecting and restoring our natural ecosystems, particularly tropical forests.Agricultural commodity production is one of the biggest drivers of nature loss around the world, and land use causes almost a quarter of global emissions. But new production models are emerging, and we need an agricultural transition on an equal scale to the energy transition.A transformation on such a global scale requires collaboration and action from a wide range of stakeholders including public, private and civil society organizations. The Tropical Forest Alliance (TFA) is a multi-stakeholder partnership catalyzing collective action to drive the transition to global deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) agricultural commodities.


## Key Focus Areas

[Where We Work](https://www.tropicalforestalliance.org/where-we-work)


### Brazil

TFA is working with partners across Brazil on initiatives including minimum standards and traceability programs to reduce deforestation and conversion, especially in relation to beef and soy.

[Explore](https://www.tropicalforestalliance.org/brazil)


### China

Our regional hub in China is working with suppliers, leading corporates, government and industry associations, and civil society representatives to build more sustainable soft commodity supply chains.

[Explore](https://www.tropicalforestalliance.org/china)


### Indonesia

TFA is working collectively in Indonesia to reduce commodity driven deforestation, strengthen land use governance, support compliance with EU regulations and promote sustainable development.

[Explore](https://www.tropicalforestalliance.org/indonesia)


### Rest of the world

TFA supports a global network of platforms and coalitions to reduce deforestation and ecosystem conversion in priority geographies from Africa to Latin America.

[Explore](https://www.tropicalforestalliance.org/world)


## Impact

As a multistakeholder platform, the TFA actively participates with around 190 participants and collaborators from the public and private sectors, including finance, and civil society sectors.


### Engaging companies

To translate commitments into action and disclose results.


### Engaging policy makers

to facilitate the agricultural transition in producer countries.


### Encouraging financial institutions

to mitigate deforestation risks, create investment opportunities and incentivize the implementation of company commitments.


## Featured Insights

Find all relevant publications and insights related to the Tropical Forest Alliance here, including insights from the World Economic Forum.

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### The Gran Chaco: Pathways Towards a Sustainable Future

This report  shows how sustainable production and forest protection need not be at odds. Instead, they can reinforce each other – if the incentives and governance are right.

[Read More](https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-gran-chaco-pathways-towards-a-sustainable-future/)


### Strengthening Indonesia-China Palm Oil Trade with Sustainable Practices

This briefing paper highlights the growing  urgency – and opportunity – of aligning palm oil trade with global sustainability imperatives.

[Read More](chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Strengthening_Indonesia_China_Palm_Oil_Trade_with_Sustainable_Practices_2025.pdf)


### The Cerrado: Production and Protection

This report makes the case for reconciling agribusiness production with the protection and productive or degraded land, while demonstrating that ecosystem protection can add economic value to the country.


### Join our online community

Follow us on LinkedIn for all the latest news, views, and updates as we work to end commodity-driven deforestation.

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