Halting and Reversing Deforestation Roadmap

Since COP13 in 2007, Parties to the UNFCCC have recognized that reducing emissions from deforestation is essential to addressing the climate crisis. Since then, the issue has been addressed through a series of decisions under the Convention, reflected in Article 5 of the Paris Agreement, and further reinforced in the UAE Consensus (First Global Stocktake, paragraphs 33 and 34).

Together, these decisions provide a strong international foundation encouraging countries—particularly developing countries—to protect their forests and strengthen conservation policies. Building on this consensus, the COP30 Presidency is developing a Roadmap for Halting and Reversing Deforestation and Forest Degradation by 2030, which extends these principles to all forest types, including tropical, subtropical, temperate, and boreal forests, as well as associated ecosystems such as mangroves and peatlands.

The Roadmap does not require a new negotiating process or seek to reopen decisions already adopted under the UNFCCC. Rather, its purpose is to provide a framework to support implementation through 2030. In doing so, it aims to assist countries in identifying priority actions, strengthening institutional capacities, mobilizing finance, and accessing technical cooperation, while respecting different national circumstances.

Drawing on contributions from countries, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs), scientists, and other relevant stakeholders, the Roadmap is action-oriented and will: identify priority pathways to halt and reverse deforestation and forest degradation by 2030; identify existing cooperation mechanisms and economic instruments; highlight implementation challenges and opportunities; showcase effective policies and solutions with potential for replication across different contexts.

The Roadmap’s legitimacy rests on the breadth and inclusiveness of its consultative process. The COP30 Presidency’s Call for Contributions received more than 180 submissions from around the world, including::

• 22 contributions from individual countries and groups representing 140 Parties;

• more than 150 organizations;

• 9 UN agencies.

Beyond the formal call, the COP30 Presidency has conducted an extensive series of in-person and virtual consultations, including during the 64th Sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) in Bonn in June 2026. This multi-stage, participatory process has been central to building broad ownership across regions and stakeholder groups.