Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Monday, 27 October 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 November 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 November 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Brazil: Rainforests

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what action they are taking, through aid or other support, to ensure the success of efforts to prevent illegal and indiscriminate deforestation in areas in Brazil occupied by indigenous and traditional peoples.

Answer: The UK is committed to supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs) in Brazil to prevent illegal deforestation. At COP26, we helped mobilise the Forest Tenure Pledge to advance IPLC land and resource rights and we will support its next phase at COP30. We support IPLCs across the Amazon through our Official Development Assistance (ODA) programmes and initiatives. Through the Amazon Catalyst for Forest Communities (AMCAT) programme, we are working in Brazil to strengthen land tenure for IPLCs and Afro-descendants. We also support the REDD Early Movers (REM) programme in the Brazilian States, Mato Grosso and Acre, which includes dedicated support for Indigenous Territories. Additionally, we work with the Brazilian Government through the Intergovernmental Forest Tenure Group and the Forest, Climate and Land Partnership (FCLP) to advance inclusive land tenure reforms.

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