Environment & Climate
Philanthropies launch $100 million South America wildfire fund
ABC News reports that philanthropic groups established a new initiative to fight South American wildfires amid broad tropical forest funding gaps.
The short version
- A $100 million fund led by Renaissance Philanthropy and Conservation X Labs was launched to target wildfire prevention in South America.[ABC News]
- Major contributions include $30 million from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and $5 million from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.[ABC News]
- A United Nations report projects a $66.8 billion funding deficit through 2030 for global tropical forest preservation and restoration.[ABC News]
Key facts
- A new $100 million initiative dedicated to wildfire prevention in South America was announced during New York Climate Week.[ABC News]
- The project is steered by Renaissance Philanthropy and Conservation X Labs.[ABC News]
- Anchor commitments comprise $30 million from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and $5 million from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.[ABC News]
- A U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network report estimates an additional $66.8 billion is needed by 2030 to protect and restore tropical forests.[ABC News]
What remains uncertain
- It remains uncertain whether overall global funding will rise sufficiently to meet the estimated $66.8 billion requirement by 2030.[ABC News]
Sources
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