Wednesday, 18 July

Read a web story on investing in forestry education

Investing in forestry education for a sustainable future
A global panel exchanged experience and knowledge on the importance of investing in forest education in order to raise understanding and awareness among children and young adults of the sustainable use of forests at a high level World Forest Week session at FAO headquarters in Rome on Wednesday.

Watch expert interviews

: Rachel Stancliffe, Director, Centre for Sustainable Healthcare

: Chadi Mohanna, Director of Rural Development and Natural Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Lebanon

: Thomas Haußmann, Senior Forestry Officer, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Germany

: José Manuel Jaquotot Saenz de Miera, Chairperson, Silva Mediterranea

: Janet Martires, Project Development and Information, Education and Communication Specialist, Kids-to-Forest Asia