Conference: Forests and Innovation. New solutions for a better world
Moscow (Russia), Hybrid Event, 21/03/2024
10:30 CET
Innovation is unlocking the forests’ long-kept secrets and allowing us to use trees in ways we never imagined possible. Materials derived from forests and trees are being developed as sustainable substitutes for plastics, building materials, fabrics, medicines and many other everyday items. At the same time, rapidly evolving drone and satellite technology is helping us to monitor and manage our forests, detect and fight fires and safeguard ecosystems.
Innovation can help us restore, protect, manage and use our forests sustainably.
On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, FAO, in close cooperation with the Russian Federal Forestry Agency, is organizing a scientific and practical conference dedicated to this year’s theme: “Forests and innovation: New solutions for a better world” involving renowned international experts and decision-makers.
The conference will focus on digitalization of the forestry sector, artificial intelligence and biotechnology in forestry, as well as advanced approaches to forest restoration. Additionally, the event will also present innovations in protecting forests from fires, pests, and diseases, monitoring and taxation solutions, and forest climate projects.
Key speakers include:
- Oleg KOBIAKOV, Director, FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation
- Vladimir DMITRIEV, Head of department of science and international cooperation, Russian Federal Forestry Agency
- Zhimin WU, Director, FAO Forestry Division (online)
- Alexander PANFILOV, Deputy Head, Russian Federal Forestry Agency
- Alexander KULIK, Minister of Forestry, Republic of Belarus (online)
- Juliette Biao KOUDENOUKPO, Director, UN Forum on Forests Secretariat (online)
Simultaneous interpretation into English and Russian languages will be provided.