The Rotterdam TFFF Statement of Support from Investors
Signatory Form: The Rotterdam TFFF Statement of Support from Investors
Recruitment phase open: 23 June – 20 September 2026
This form is for financial institutions wishing to welcome the initial phase of the Rotterdam Statement of Support for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF).
Finance for Biodiversity Foundation announced the start of the recruitment phase for the Rotterdam TFFF Statement of Support from Investors on 23 June 2026.
By signing this statement, institutional investors can demonstrate leadership and commitment to the conservation of tropical forests. They can join the 12 Founding Signatories (see list below) in welcoming the advancement of the TFFF by signing the Statement before 20 September, towards its official launch in October 2026.
Origin of the Statement
The Rotterdam TFFF Statement of Support was established for the event Inside the TFFF: An Exclusive Investor Convening co-organised by the Government of the Netherlands, Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, Robeco, and WWF Netherlands, on 26 May 2026 in Rotterdam. Its initial phase was then announced by Xenia zu Hohenlohe, the TFFF Special Envoy through the World Bank, during the event ‘TFFF: Impact to Pathways’ co-organised by Barclays, the Woodwell Climate Research Center & the Rockefeller Brothers Fund during London Climate Action Week.
Signature Process
- By completing this form, your financial institution formally endorses the Rotterdam TFFF Statement of Support. Please review the full statement below before submitting your endorsement.
- Financial institutions endorsing the Statement before 20 September will be included in the official launch in October 2026, with the statement published on our website.
- For any questions and additional information, investors and stakeholders can reach out to info@financeforbiodiversity.org.
The Rotterdam TFFF Statement of Support from Investors
We acknowledge the long-term risks of climate change and biodiversity loss for the global economy as identified by the World Economic Forum in their annual Global Risks Report 2026. Deforestation can lead to a strong decline in the health of tropical forest ecosystems threatening their ability to deliver food and water security, climate resilience, and sustainable development for communities.
Therefore, we welcome the advancement of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) as an innovative mechanism using a structured finance approach to generate cash flows and provide a financial incentive for forest protection across Tropical Forest Countries. The Tropical Forest Investment Fund (TFIF) that underpins the TFFF offers institutional investors the opportunity to support the protection of up to a billion hectares of tropical forests through a market-based structure. By valuing standing and restored tropical forests, the TFFF can shift economic incentives toward valuing the ecosystem services they provide. With sponsor capital commitments now building momentum and robust institutional governance in place, the TFFF delivers a viable, durable mechanism to incentivize large‑scale forest conservation by Tropical Forest Countries.
By signing this statement, as institutional investors, we aim to demonstrate leadership and commitment to conservation of tropical forests and will strive to:
- Signal our endorsement of the TFFF’s ambition, vision and objective to safeguard tropical forests with permanent economic incentives;
- Actively explore opportunities to contribute to its success including via collaboration and market engagement;
- Encourage progress on the innovative financing structure and strengthen broader confidence in the TFFF’s design; including via social and environmental safeguards in the investment core principles;
- Support transparency and inclusion of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in its implementation;
- Work constructively with governments, investors, and civil society to advance shared goals for forests, climate, and communities.
The TFFF marks an important step toward recognizing that nature provides critical environmental services to the global economy. Safeguarding tropical forests is an investment in a resilient climate and thriving ecosystems that support economic growth.
The Founding Signatories as of 23 June 2026
Ashmore Group; Cardano AM; Etica Funds; Hargreaves Lansdown Fund Managers; Impax AM; Mercer Investments Europe; PIMCO; RBC BlueBay AM; Robeco; Storebrand AM; Sustainable Investment Management (SIM); Schroders; with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange as a supporter.
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