Forestry

Events

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The Gambia (The Gambia)

25th Session African Forestry and Wildlife Commission
01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025

Created in 1959, the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC) is one of six Regional Forestry Commissions established by FAO to provide a policy...

Bioeconomy cooperation: next steps to upscale forest-based bioeconomy approaches
10/12/2025

Highlighting innovative solutions and strategies for advancing the forest-based bioeconomy.

Hybrid Event, Rome (Italy)

International Mountain Day
11/12/2025

Join FAO to celebrate the Day dedicated to the critical importance of glaciers for water, food security and sustainable livelihoods in...

Hybrid Event, Vienna (Austria)

Global Summit for Advancing Sustainable Forest-based Bioeconomy Approaches
23/02/2026 - 25/02/2026

The global summit will bring together leaders from government, science, industry, civil society and major groups to drive forward innovative and inclusive...

Past events

1/12

2025

5/12

2025

The Gambia (The Gambia), 01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025

Created in 1959, the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC) is one of six Regional Forestry Commissions established by FAO to provide a policy and technical forum for countries to discuss and address forest issues on a regional basis.

10/11

2025

21/11

2025

Belém (Brazil), Hybrid Event, 10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025

The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is a critical event in global efforts to combat climate change and ensure food security for present and future generations.

4/11

2025

7/11

2025

Chiang Mai (Thailand), 04/11/2025 - 07/11/2025

The 31st Session of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission will be hosted by the Royal Forest Department of Thailand.

22/10

2025

25/10

2025

İstanbul (Türkiye), 22/10/2025 - 25/10/2025

Created in 1947, the European Forestry Commission (EFC) is one of six Regional Forestry Commissions established by FAO to provide a policy and technical forum for countries to discuss and address forest issues on a regional basis. It meets every two years. 

The 43rd Session of the EFC was held in conjunction with the Istanbul Forest Innovation Week (IFIW), from 20-25 October 2...

21/10

2025

23/10

2025

(Indonesia), Hybrid Event, 21/10/2025 - 23/10/2025

The Global Forest Observations Initiative Plenary is the major global gathering for countries, donors, development partners and practitioners working in the forest monitoring sector.