Norway has announced a donation of approximately $64 million to Brazil’s Amazon Fund in recognition of the significant decline in deforestation across the world’s largest tropical rainforest. The financial contribution is expected to strengthen conservation efforts and reinforce long standing environmental cooperation between the two countries.
The announcement was made on November 9, 2026, when Norway confirmed a contribution of around 350 million Brazilian reais, equivalent to approximately $63.58 million through its embassy in Brasília.
The funding comes after Brazil recorded its lowest level of Amazon deforestation in the 12 months through July according to the country’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE).
Amazon Deforestation Falls to Its Lowest Recorded Level
Brazil’s latest deforestation figures have been welcomed as an important development in efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest, which plays a critical role in regulating the global climate, storing carbon and supporting biodiversity.
Norway’s embassy said the latest financial contribution was based on Brazil’s positive conservation results and would strengthen the long term environmental partnership between the two nations.
Norwegian Climate and Environment Minister Sigrun Aasland praised Brazil’s progress, describing its achievements as impressive and significant not only for the country but also for the rest of the world.
Norway Remains the Largest Contributor to the Amazon Fund
Established in 2008, Brazil’s Amazon Fund supports initiatives aimed at preventing deforestation, protecting forests and promoting sustainable development across the Amazon region.
Norway has contributed approximately 3.8 billion Brazilian reais to the fund since its establishment, making it by far the largest financial contributor.
Other countries supporting the initiative include Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Switzerland, Japan and Ireland.
The latest donation further strengthens international financial support for Brazil’s efforts to preserve its rainforest ecosystems and tackle environmental destruction.
Brazil Targets Zero Illegal Deforestation by 2030
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pledged to eliminate illegal deforestation in the country by 2030, making forest protection a major priority of his administration.
The government has been working to strengthen environmental enforcement and expand conservation initiatives to protect the Amazon from illegal logging, land clearing and other activities that threaten its ecosystems.
The announcement of Norway’s latest contribution also comes as Brazil continues its engagement in international climate negotiations, with President Lula travelling to the COP31 United Nations Climate Summit in Turkey on November 9.
The financial commitment highlights the importance of international cooperation in protecting the Amazon rainforest. With deforestation declining and global support continuing, Brazil’s conservation efforts could play an important role in safeguarding one of the planet’s most valuable natural ecosystems.