Norway provides NOK 600 Million to Brazil for historic low deforestation in the Amazon
Nyhet | Dato: 10.11.2026 | Klima- og miljødepartementet
Deforestation in the Amazon is now at its lowest level since measurements began. Over the past four years, Brazil has reduced deforestation by 70 percent. As a result, Norway will provide NOK 600 million in recognition of the country's significant achievements.
“Brazil's accomplishments are truly impressive. The Amazon stores enormous amounts of carbon. Every hectare of tropical forest that remains standing is important for the climate and biodiversity across the globe," says Minister of Climate and Environment Sigrun Aasland.
Paying for Verified Results
Norway and Brazil have cooperated on forest conservation for 18 years. Under the partnership, Norway provides payments when Brazil can document reductions in emissions from deforestation.
The NOK 600 million payment is based on results achieved between August 2024 and August 2025. During this period, emissions from deforestation fell by 12 percent compared to the previous year. This corresponds to approximately 51 million tonnes of CO₂, slightly more than Norway's annual greenhouse gas emissions. The funds will be disbursed once the figures have been finally verified, by the end of the year.
156 Projects Across the Amazon
The funding will be channelled through the Amazon Fund, which supports on-the-ground initiatives focused on forest conservation, monitoring and law enforcement. The Fund also helps prevent forest fires, restore degraded forests, protect indigenous rights and land tenure, and promotes sustainable economic development.
Since 2008, Norway has contributed a total of NOK 9.4 billion to the Amazon Fund. The Fund plays a central role in implementing climate and forest initiatives in Brazil and currently supports 156 projects throughout the Amazon region.
Among other achievements, the funding has supported:
- 200 protected areas covering a total area twice the size of Germany
- 100 indigenous territories that are home to 61,000 Indigenous people
- More than 2,000 law enforcement and firefighting operations
- Sustainable livelihoods benefiting 250,000 people
- Free, locally produced school meals for 1 million children.
“The results achieved by Brazil demonstrate that these efforts work. However, the pressure on the rainforest remains significant. Norway will therefore continue to be a long-term partner for Brazil," says Aasland.