Global Forest Coalition

Founded in 2000, Global Forest Coalition is a non-profit network based in Utrecht, Netherlands working on nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate, human rights +1 more.

The Global Forest Coalition is an international coalition of NGOs and Indigenous Peoples Organizations that advocates for the conservation and restoration of forest ecosystems. Its work centres on defending the rights, territories, traditional knowledge and sustainable livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples, local communities and women who live in and depend on forests. The coalition takes part in international forest policy meetings, runs joint advocacy campaigns on forest rights, gender justice, extractive industries, livestock and false climate solutions, and facilitates regional and international alliances of member organisations. It was founded in 2000 by 19 NGOs and Indigenous Peoples Organizations as a successor to the NGO Forest Working Group, which was established in 1995. Since November 2005 it has been registered as an independent foundation in the Netherlands. As of December 2025 it reports 134 members in 75 countries. Membership is open to NGOs and IPOs through their regional focal points.