# Investor Policy Dialogue on Deforestation

An investor-led engagement initiative that aims to halt deforestation in the most vulnerable biomes of the world.

[Learn more](https://www.ipddinitiative.com/about)


## Who we are

The Investor Policy Dialogue on Deforestation (IPDD) is an investor-led sovereign engagement initiative that aims to halt deforestation in some of the world’s most biodiverse, carbon-absorbing biomes. Set up in July 2020, IPDD’s goal is to coordinate a public policy dialogue on halting deforestation by engaging with government-related authorities and associations, industry and trade bodies and other stakeholders.


**86** institutional investors

**21** countries

**U$ 13.5 tn** in collective AUM (approximately)


## Long-term financial sustainability

The IPDD seeks to ensure long-term financial sustainability of investments in the countries members are invested in by promoting sustainable land use and forest management and respect for human rights. It works with key stakeholders to encourage adoption and implementation of regulatory frameworks that ensure protection of such natural assets and human rights. Learn more in our introductory video below.


## Featured insights

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### IPDD Report

This report provides an overview of the Investor Policy Dialogue on Deforestation (IPDD), and its activities and progress from 2020 - 2022.

[Explore](https://weforum.box.com/s/wetn6pwh063af0lpvvvwu4qwx0to2u0d)


### Navigating a new moment for investors on nature

A new briefing pack by The Moore Foundation, WWF and PRI shows risks are compounding and accelerating across policy, operations, reputation and legal, while the economic opportunity of action now is growing.

[Explore](https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/2m99ku4fsw_Road_to_COP30_briefing_pack_FINAL_.pdf)


### Get involved today

Institutional investors (investment managers or asset owners) are welcome to join the IPDD. Applications are open. Please read our Terms of Reference.

[Get involved](https://www.ipddinitiative.com/get-involved)