The international community is mobilizing to reduce the nearly 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions attributable to deforestation by channeling tens of billions of dollars per year into international forest conservation and management.
The Forest Carbon Index (FCI) compiles and displays global data relating to biological, economic, governance, investment, and market readiness conditions for every forest and country in the world, revealing the best places and countries for forest carbon investments. Please use this site to gain an understanding of key findings, explore interactive maps, and download publications and data.
Key Findings
Forests can be 25 percent of the climate solution through 2020.
Global payments for forest carbon could equal almost $20 billion annually through 2020.
Brazil and Indonesia are likely to be the largest forest carbon suppliers in the medium term. |
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Forests could reduce carbon prices in developed nations by one-third through 2020.
Nations in the Amazon-Andes and Central America are well positioned to contribute to near-term supplies.
Public-sector investments are needed to build capacity and avoid shifting deforestation. |
