named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
National Determined Contributions (NDC) Integration
Supports rainforest nations in integrating forest conservation and emissions reductions into their climate pledges under the Paris Agreement.
REDD+ Framework Development and Implementation
Created and advanced the UNFCCC REDD+ framework to enable developing countries to receive results-based payments for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
Technical Capacity Building
Provides technical training and support to developing countries to develop national REDD+ strategies, measurement systems, and reporting frameworks.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Climate Finance Advisory & Research 1 activity
- Conducting research and publishing on climate finance and forest carbon mechanismsProduces research publications, including articles, primer reports, white papers, and buyer guides, on REDD+, Article 6, ITMOs, and sovereign carbon credits to inform donors, corporate buyers, and policymakers on nature-based climate solutions and Paris Agreement-compliant carbon markets.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advancing forest conservation through international climate negotiationsPlays a key role in international climate negotiations, including at COP21, COP28, and COP29, to secure agreements on forests and climate finance, such as the inclusion of deforestation reversal by 2030 in the UAE Consensus and the full implementation of Article 5.2 and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
- Building technical capacity for forest monitoring and reporting in rainforest nationsProvides technical training, operational support, and quality assurance to national agencies in countries like Liberia, Cameroon, and Belize to strengthen measurement, reporting, and verification of forest data under UNFCCC guidelines, including support for Forest Reference Level submissions and national land-use assessments.
- Developing and promoting the REDD+ framework under the UNFCCCDeveloped and operates the REDD+ framework to incentivize developing countries to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, including enabling economic value for carbon reductions and supporting national-level forest carbon stock increases in alignment with the Paris Agreement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.53M
Contributions & grants$2.18M86%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$354K14%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.88M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.53M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5.19M
Cash$390K
Investments$184K
Liabilities$1.27M
Net assets$3.92M
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -47.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN CONRAD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $377K |
| FEDERICA BIETTA | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 35 | $260K |
board members · 5
- CRISTOBAL SEQUEIRA — DIRECTOR
- GEOFFREY HEAL — DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN
- MARK GRUNDY — DIRECTOR
- RUBEN KRAIEM — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS NEGINTS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Belize Forest Department Partner — Collaborates with CfRN to strengthen measurement, reporting, and tracking of forest-related emissions under UNFCCC.
- Deutsche Bank Partner — Co-authored a white paper with the Coalition for Rainforest Nations on UNFCCC REDD+ sovereign carbon credits.
- Environmental Protection Agency (Liberia) Partner — Liberian government agency collaborating with CfRN on forest reference level development and data collection.
- European Union Partner — Co-negotiated the inclusion of deforestation reversal by 2030 in the UAE Consensus Agreement at COP28.
- Forestry Development Authority (Liberia) Partner — Liberian government agency collaborating with CfRN on forest reference level development and data collection.
- Founders Pledge Partner — Recognizes CfRN as having outsized leverage in international climate negotiations among evaluated organizations.
- Global Forest Watch Partner — Cites data from Global Forest Watch to inform and support messaging on tropical forest loss.
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Engages with U.S. tax regulations administered by the IRS to inform donor giving strategies.
- Italian Embassy Partner — Collaborated with the Italian Ambassador to convene a key 2004 meeting on forest conservation financing.
- Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED) Partner — Collaborated with CfRN’s technical team on capacity-building for the preparation of Cameroon’s Forest Reference Level.
- Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management (Belize) Government — Hosts the Forest Department and collaborates with CfRN on climate reporting and forest emissions tracking.
- National Observatory on Climate Change (ONACC) Partner — Collaborated with CfRN’s technical team on capacity-building for the preparation of Cameroon’s Forest Reference Level.
- Paris Agreement Government — Framework under which the Coalition for Rainforest Nations operates to reduce deforestation and emissions.
- UNFCCC Government — Provides technical review and verification framework for Belize’s REDD+ Results and FREL through its expert roster.
- United Nations Government — Works within UN frameworks such as the Paris Agreement and COP negotiations to advance rainforest nations' interests.
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Government — Developed and operates the REDD+ framework under the UNFCCC, integrated in the Paris Agreement.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity Building for Sovereign Climate Governance and Transparent Monitoringmethodology: capacity_building_for_sovereign_climate_governanceBy strengthening national technical capacity in forest monitoring, greenhouse gas accounting, and climate reporting, the organization enables rainforest countries to independently and transparently lead their climate actions, because sovereign ownership and institutional capability produce more sustainable and credible conservation outcomes.
- Collaborative, Country-Led Climate Advocacy and Diplomacymethodology: collaborative-leadershipBy prioritizing diplomatic engagement and inclusive leadership that centers rainforest nations’ voices in global climate negotiations, the organization advances durable policy change, because equitable, nation-driven processes generate broader ownership and more effective international action.
- Integrated Climate Mitigation through Forest Protection and Energy Transitionmethodology: integrated_climate_mitigationBy advocating for both rapid energy transition and the protection of tropical rainforests as natural carbon sinks, the organization advances a dual strategy to meet 1.5°C climate goals, because preserving existing forests avoids emissions and maintains carbon storage at scale, complementing decarbonization efforts.
- REDD+ Results-Based Financing for Deforestation Reductionmethodology: results-based_payments_for_forest_conservationBy implementing the REDD+ framework, the organization incentivizes rainforest nations to reduce deforestation and forest degradation, with financial payments disbursed only after emission reductions are verified, because measurable, accountable outcomes ensure effective climate finance and long-term forest stewardship.