The Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCF) Secretariat Assist GCF member states and provinces in achieving the objectives of the Rio Branco Declaration and GCF 2020 strategy.The proposal includes three project-specific outcomes:(1) the GCF has promoted subnational political engagement and leadership; (2) the GCF is measuring and reporting its members’ performance in advancing jurisdictional approaches that protect and restore forests, reduce emissions, and enhance livelihoods; and (3) the GCF has enhanced the its strategic partnerships and networks. The Rio Branco declaration is a political statement by governors in forest rich countries to be on the fronline in the effort to reduce tropical deforestation.