Belém, Brazil – Forests are at the heart of COP30 discussions in the Brazilian Amazon city of Belém. But less is said about how forests provide a vital support system for agriculture. Promoting synergies between the two is therefore essential for sustainable agrifood system transformation in the face of climate change, according to a report released today at COP30 in Brazil. Published jointly by the FAO, the Stockholm Environment Institute, Conservation International, and the Nature Conservancy, Climate and ecosystem service benefits of forests and trees for agriculture underscores how the often-overlooked services provided by forests and trees can strengthen agrifood systems. The report calls for policies, investment and better management to turn this evidence into action. The report draws on extensive research on how forests moderate temperatures, sustain rainfall and regulate the water cycle.