Webinar: African Cities in Networks - Collaborating for a Greener Future

Virtual Event, 16/07/2026

This webinar will explore how city networks and collaborative platforms can support African cities in advancing urban greening and addressing the challenges of sustainable urbanization.

FAO Global Conference on Smart Farming: Scaling forests for food security and nutrition through smart farming: data, innovation and people

Hybrid Event, 01/07/2026 - 03/07/2026

Thursday 2 July 2026, 11:00 – 12:30 CEST
Online and Green Room, FAO Headquarters, Rome

22nd Session Committee on Forestry

23/06/2014 - 27/06/2014

COFO22 reviewed the state of the world’s forests, focusing on their socioeconomic benefits and related questions, including income and employment; ownership and management rights; wood energy and forest products in housing. 

Integrated Fire Management Webinar Series 1 – Global level

30/04/2026

Grounded in FAO’s Integrated Fire Management Voluntary Guidelines: Principles and Strategic Actions, Webinar 1 introduces integrated fire management as FAO’s global normative approach to fire management and frames how this approach can be understood, interpreted and progressively applied within regional and national contexts.

UN Forum on Forests - 21st session

11/05/2026 - 15/05/2026

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 Go...

From savings to strength - how forest and farm producer organizations can use internal finance to boost growth

18/03/2026

Presenting real-world experiences in the implementation of self-managed financial structures and show how they contribute to improved livelihoods through the mobilization of millions of dollars.

Celebrating the 2026 International Day of Forests and World Water Day

Rome (Italy), 19/03/2026

Join FAO on Thursday 19 March at 11:00 (UTC+1) for a high-level global event to celebrate the 

Forests and economies: sustainable production and bioeconomy pathways

Roma (Italy), Hybrid Event, 19/03/2026

Join FAO on 19 March for a hybrid global technical event to discover why forests are vital to healthy economies.

International Seminar on Global Poverty Reduction Partnerships

10/12/2025

During the International Seminar on Global Poverty Reduction Partnerships, the latest Global Poverty Reduction Case Series was launched and a joint FAO case study on ecological poverty alleviation was honoured as a Best Case Study.

28th Session Committee on Forestry

Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 28/09/2026 - 02/10/2026

The Committee on Forestry is the highest global intergovernmental body on forestry. COFO28 will be held in conjunction with the 10th World Forest Week. 

International Day of Forests 2026

Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 21/03/2026

Boosting entrepreneurship and market access for forest and farm products

16/12/2025

This webinar will focus on fostering an entrepreneurial culture among forest and farm producers, especially youth and women.

Showcasing the multidimensions of sustainable agricultural solutions for reducing deforestation

Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 16/12/2025

Join FAO for the launch of the Solutions-tree - a tool to help countries use practical, field-tested measures to curb forest loss while improving food systems and rural livelihoods.

Advancing Sustainable Forest-based Bioeconomy Approaches

Vienna (Austria), Hybrid Event, 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 bioeconomy solutions that put sustainable forest management at the core.

Bioeconomy cooperation: next steps to upscale forest-based bioeconomy approaches

10/12/2025

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

31st Session Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission

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.

International Mountain Day

Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 11/12/2025

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

COP 30 United Nations Climate Change Conference

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.

FAO Global Technical Recognition Ceremony

Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 15/10/2025

Join the Global Technical Recognition Ceremony, a key event during FAO’s 80th anniversary celebrations, highlighting outstanding technical work that has contributed to global food security, sustainable development and agrifood systems transformation. 

Launch of the 2025 Global Forest Resources Assessment

Bali (Indonesia), Hybrid Event, 21/10/2025

FAO's 2025 Global Forest Resources Assessment will be launched at the Global Forest Observations Initiative Plenary in Bali, Indonesia, on 21 October.