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The Congo Basin Climate Commission met in Nairobi, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced financing and coordination to protect the region's rainforests. Central to the discussions was the proposed Blue Fund, aimed at funding various projects in forestry and agriculture, with a donors' round table scheduled for May 2026. Despite recent pledges of nearly $7 billion for forest protection, officials noted persistent funding gaps and the need for a comprehensive global strategy to address deforestation.