From Outlook to Action: Changing the Market Incentives Behind Tropical Deforestation

During New York Climate Week, Rainforest Foundation Norway will be part of the Ceres Nature Hive, convening partners from rainforest countries, investors, companies, policymakers, and civil society to discuss what needs to change in markets, finance, and policy to reduce pressure on tropical forests. Using cattle and gold in the Amazon as concrete examples, the session will move from outlook to action. Grounded in perspectives from rainforest partners and informed by insights from the Tropical Deforestation Outlook, the discussion will explore practical actions and recommendations for companies, investors and policymakers seeking to shift incentives away from deforestation and accelerate the transition towards deforestation-free markets. 📅 Thursday, September 24🕑 2:15–3:30 p.m.📍 Penthouse 45 - 432 West 45th Street, NYCThe session will run from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m., followed by time for attendees to connect, mingle, and continue the conversation until 4:00 p.m. Confirmed speakers🔹 Karen Mo – Director, Nature Research and Partnerships, Food and Forests, Ceres 🔹 Jorge Perez – President, Interethnic Association for the Development of the Peruvian Rainforest (AIDESEP) 🔹 Honorable Senator Sandra Chindoy – Republic of Colombia 🔹 Annie Sanders – Director of Shareholder Advocacy, Green Century 🔹 Tørris Jæger – Executive Director, RFN 🔹 Ingrid Tungen – Head of Deforestation-free Markets, RFN 🔹 Beatriz Huertas – Special Adviser Isolated Peoples Policy, RFNSimultaneous interpretation in English and Spanish will be provided.