General · 4 September 2026

UK offers £400 million loan for tropical forest protection

The UK government announced on Thursday it plans to invest £400 million into the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, a new approach to climate finance. The £400 million investment will be a loan, not a grant, ensuring value for money for British taxpayers while still supporting climate action. The facility aims to generate investment returns to repay investors and and reward countries for protecting tropical forests.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 September 2026 at 8:27

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