United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)

Name:	United Nations Forum on Forests
Abbreviation:	UNFF
URL to homepage:	http://www.un.org/esa/forests/
Country:	United States of America

Mandate

facilitate implementation of forest-related agreements and foster a common understanding on sustainable forest management

provide for continued policy development and dialogue among Governments, international organizations, including major groups, as identified in Agenda 21 as well as to address forest issues and emerging areas of concern in a holistic, comprehensive and integrated manner

enhance cooperation as well as policy and programme coordination on forest-related issues

foster international cooperation and

monitor, assess and report on progress of the above functions and objectives

strengthen political commitment to the management , conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests

Relevance to forests by key words

Forest policy, sustainable forest management, cooperation, deforestation, biological diversity, technology transfer