Events
New York (United States)
FAO at the UN Forum on Forests 19th session
06/05/2024 - 10/05/2024
Working towards the management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests and to strengthen long-term political commitment to...
New York (United States)
Sustainable horizons: Showcasing progress in the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
08/05/2024
The World Restoration Flagships showcase tangible success stories but also pave the way for a sustainable and resilient future, addressing the...
New York (United States)
Harmonizing efforts for forest action by 2030: Strengthening the Collaborative Partnership on Forests
09/05/2024
Strengthening CPF activities to best support Members’ efforts in scaling up their actions to accelerate progress towards the Global Forest Goals and...
New York (United States)
High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
08/07/2024 - 17/07/2024
Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions.
Hybrid Event, Rome (Italy)
65th Session Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries
21/07/2024
The Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries (ACSFI) is a FAO statutory body composed of senior executives from the private industry...
Rome (Italy)
27th Session Committee on Forestry
22/07/2024 - 26/07/2024
The biennial sessions of COFO bring together high-level representatives, heads of forest services, government officials and partner organizations...
Bordeaux (France)
27th Session International Commission on Poplars and Other Fast-Growing Trees Sustaining People and the Environment
21/10/2024 - 25/10/2024
The mission of IPC is to reduce poverty and improve ecosystem services worldwide by fostering the sustainable management of fast-growing trees.
Barcelona (Spain)
25th Session Committee on Mediterranean Forestry Questions - Silva Mediterranea
04/11/2024 - 08/11/2024
The 25th Session of the Committee on Mediterranean Forestry Questions - Silva Mediterranea will be held in conjunction with the Eight Mediterranean...
Rome (Italy)
8th Session Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Forest Genetic Resources
26/11/2024 - 28/11/2024
The purpose of the Working Group is to review the situation and issues related to forest genetic resources.
Past events
24/ 4
2024
Tree planting and guided tours at the Global Library of Trees and Flowers - FAO Park
Roma (Italy), 24/04/2024
This high-level event includes tree planting and inauguration of the educational itinerary at the Global Library of Trees and Flowers, in Rome’s Doria Pamphilj park.
9/ 4
2024
12/4
2024
Forest and Farm Producer Organizations' International Conference on Agrobiodiversity
Pokhara (Nepal), Hybrid Event, 09/04/2024 - 12/04/2024
Forest and farm producer organizations representing the world’s smallholder farmers will gather in Nepal and online to explore how to best manage the world’s agrobiodiversity.
25/ 3
2024
Global policy dialogue: Advancing sustainable wood policy and science for carbon-neutral and resilient economies
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 25/03/2024
An initiative of the WOOD for GLOBE Project and the joint initiative of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), Sustainable Wood for a Sustainable World (SW4SW).
- Agenda
- Concept note (coming soon)
- Meeting report (coming soon)
- Presentations...
21/ 3
2024
International Day of Forests 2024
Hybrid Event, 21/03/2024
Innovation and technology are revolutionizing the way we protect and use forests. New solutions are transforming forestry, allowing more accurate mapping and monitoring, empowering Indigenous Peoples to be the guardians of forests, promoting ecosystem restoration and driving the development of more sustainable wood and forest products.
11/ 12
2023
International Day of Mountains 2023
11/12/2023
The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December “International Mountain Day”. As of 2003, it has been observed every year to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world.