November 2026 Newsletter

The latest news from the World Bank’s trust funds supporting results-based climate finance in sustainable forestry and land use

Better farming practices are transforming the lives of women in Eastern Zambia   


With support from the BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes (ISFL), the Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project has helped women farmers in eastern Zambia adopt climate-smart practices that boost productivity, build resilience to drought and erratic rainfall, and improve soil health.  


These techniques are increasing harvests and incomes, helping women better support their families’ schooling and healthcare year-round while conserving natural resources to sustain productive, profitable farms for years to come. 

Chile turns its forests into economic opportunities for rural communities


Through the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF), Chile has received a second payment of $15 million for more than 3 million tons of verified emission reductions. These resources are reaching communities across six regions, supporting forest management and restoration. 


Together with Chile’s Ministry of Agriculture and National Forest Corporation (CONAF), this work reflects a commitment sustained over many years, showing how public policy can turn environmental results into better livelihoods and lasting opportunities for rural communities.

A brighter future: Rejuvenating coffee production in Ethiopia


In Ethiopia’s Jimma region, thousands of farmers are rejuvenating aging coffee trees through sustainable farming practices that triple yields and restore degraded land.  


With support from the ISFL, about 1.5 million trees have been revived, resulting in rising incomes. This work demonstrates how climate-smart agriculture is helping coffee communities grow both resilience and hope. 

Scaling forest carbon finance: Key takeaways from the 2026 Paris Knowledge Forum  


A new synthesis report of the World Bank-hosted Paris Knowledge Forum highlights practical recommendations for scaling high-integrity forest carbon finance, accelerating carbon credit delivery, strengthening community benefit-sharing, and mobilizing private investment.  


Drawing on country experiences and stakeholder discussions, the report identifies priorities for building nationally owned forest carbon programs that deliver credible climate results and lasting development benefits. 

EnABLE, FCPF and ISFL release 2026 annual reports


The Enhancing Access to Benefits while Lowering Emissions (EnABLE) 2026 annual report summarizes significant impact in facilitating the inclusion of Indigenous and local communities and other vulnerable groups in 14 of the World Bank’s emission reductions initiatives. Results underscore the value of working through trusted local CSO partners to build a durable network of institutions capable of sustaining empowered engagement and ensuring impact well beyond intervention timeframes. Learn more


The FCPF 2026 annual report spotlights continued progress in results-based climate finance and expanding opportunities for countries to access international carbon markets. In Fiscal Year 2026, the FCPF disbursed $205 million, with 44 million emission reductions issued, including 5.4 million additional credits available for monetization. 


The ISFL 2026 annual report highlights progress across its five country programs — Colombia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Mexico, and Zambia. It shows how programs are moving into a new phase defined by verified results, carbon market transactions, and compounding benefits for communities who depend on forest landscapes and farming for their well-being. Learn more

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BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes (ISFL)


Enhancing Access to Benefits while Lowering Emissions (EnABLE)



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