Events
GLOBAL WEBINAR SERIES: SUSTAINABLE FOREST-BASED BIOECONOMY APPROACHES
Join FAO throughout 2025 for a global webinar series on sustainable forest-based bioeconomy approaches. From data, policies and supply chains to financing and partnerships – discover key themes and understand how to unlock the forest sector’s transformative potential for decreasing reliance on non-renewable resources in a sustainable bioeconomy and transition to climate-positive societies.
Past events
25/ 7
2024
Promoting forest-based food security and poverty alleviation
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 25/07/2024
Forests are crucial for the livelihoods of nearly one-third of the world's population, with roughly 40 percent of the rural poor living in or near forested areas. This event will showcase effective policies and practices in promoting forest-based food security and poverty reduction. Organized by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (China), National Social Protection ...
24/ 7
2024
Cool forests – forest-water-climate linkages for resilient food systems
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 24/07/2024
The event will showcase forests’ water-related services and their importance for resilient food systems and communities. Organized by the Republic of Paraguay, Swedish Environment Institute and FAO.
24/ 7
2024
High-level special event: Dialogue with statutory bodies in forestry
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 24/07/2024
This dialogue will showcase each FAO Forestry Statutory Body, highlighting achievements and recommendations stemming from the results of their work. It will be an opportunity for dialogue between the Statutory Bodies and the wider forest community, receiving input for future development.
24/ 7
2024
Empowering communities, restoring landscapes & conserving ecosystems
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 24/07/2024
This event will spotlight collaborative efforts and innovative solutions tailored to meet the urgent need for forest landscape restoration action. Organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, FAO, Natural Resources Canada and the International Climate Initiative of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety.
24/ 7
2024
Bamboo-based innovation to harness bioeconomy solutions
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 24/07/2024
This session will spotlight the latest innovations in global bamboo value chains, aiming to boost their role in the bio-based economy. Organized by the International Bamboo and Rattan Organization and FAO.