WWF welcomes UK action to tackle deforestation crisis

Tanya Steele, CEO at WWF, said: “We welcome the commitments made by the UK government today to tackle the global deforestation crisis. The rapid destruction of the world’s forests is fuelling climate change now, with consequences already being felt here in the UK and around the globe.

By backing the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, the UK is helping to incentivise nations for keeping their forests standing. Today's announcement is a vital step to protect the forests we rely on for food and climate stability, and which are home to extraordinary wildlife.”