11/5
2026
15/5
2026
The UN Forum on Forests is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) with universal membership. Since its establishment in 2000, the Forum has set many milestones including the first UN Forest Instrument in 2007, the Global Forest Financing Facilitation Network (GFFFN) in 2015, and adoption of the first UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030 and its six Global Forest...
28/9
2026
2/10
2026
The Committee on Forestry (COFO) is the highest FAO Forestry governing body. As a global Technical Committee, it reports to the FAO Council on programme and budget matters and to the FAO Conference on policy and regulatory matters. The biennial sessions of COFO, held at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, bring together heads of forest services and other senior government officials to identify eme...
26/6
2023
29/6
2023
The Council meets twice annually to develop, adopt and evaluate the operational policies and programs for GEF-financed activities. It also reviews and approves the work program (projects submitted for approval), making decisions by consensus.
13/9
2023
17/9
2023
The International Tropical Timber Council is ITTO’s governing body. It meets once a year to discuss wide-ranging agenda aimed at promoting sustainable tropical forest management and the trade of sustainably produced tropical timber. Council sessions are open to official delegates and accredited observers.
8/5
2023
12/5
2023
The thematic priorities for UNFF18 and UNFF19 are: (i) Enhancing forest-based economic, social and environmental benefits; (ii) Increase significantly the area of protected forests worldwide and other areas of sustainably managed forests, as well as the proportion of forest products from sustainably managed forests; and (iii) mobilizing financial resources and strengthening scientific and techn...
11/5
2023
The Collaborative Partnership on Forests is currently under review as part of the International Arrangement on Forests. Seizing this opportunity, it is seeking an open and forward-looking discussion with UNFF Member States on how to better achieve its mandate and become more impactful and efficient.
21/3
2023
IUFRO's Global Forest Expert Panel (GFEP) on Forests and Human Health will be hosting a webinar to discuss the key messages of their latest assessment. There is growing evidence that nature, particularly forests, contributes to physical and mental well-being and can notably improve human health.
30/11
2022
12/12
2022
The upcoming COP28 Climate Change Conference will bring together participants to agree on coordinated action addressing climate change.
18/9
2023
19/9
2023
Heads of State and Government will gather at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to follow-up and review the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
10/7
2023
19/7
2023
8/5
2023
12/5
2023
UNFF will discuss the progress towards the UN Strategic Plan for Forests.
22/2
2023
23/2
2023
Preparations for the midterm review of the International Arrangement on Forests and assessment of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests.
16/10
2023
20/10
2023
Building inclusive cities where the goods and services of urban forests and trees are equitably and equally available to all urban dwellers.
17/11
2022
Leaders of CPF agencies will discuss actions, transparency and finance to accelerate efforts in turning the tide on deforestation. The dialogue will also serve to identify next steps to be taken to realize enhanced ambition.
2/5
2022
A high-level dialogue between the heads of the
7/10
2022
Financing national and local stakeholders for actions to halt deforestation and implement sustainable forestry. 8th World Forest week event
6/10
2022
What are the forest socioeconomic contributions to decent work and sustainable growth? 8th World Forest Week event
6/10
2022
8th World Forest Week event sharing good practices that balance conservation and sustainable use of forest biodiversity.
5/10
2022
8th World Forest Week event promoting integrated fire management at scale including for sustainable food systems.
4/10
2022
8th World Forest Week event raising awareness of the transformative potential of the forest sector.
