29/10
2019
31/10
2019
SW4SW Regional Dialogue in Africa
Johannesburg (South Africa), 29/10/2019 - 31/10/2019
The Johannesburg event was the second regional dialogue in Africa, following on from the regional dialogue for francophone Africa held in Cameroon 28-30 May 2019. The purpose of the regional dialogues is to raise awareness and build capacity to increase contributions of wood value chains to sustainable development and climate change mitigation. The Johannesburg dialogue brought together key ...
23/11
2019
25/11
2019
International Forum of Sustainable Forest Products Industry - Sustainable Wood for a Sustainable World
Nanjing (China), 23/11/2019 - 25/11/2019
The meeting held on 23-25 November 2019, in Nanning, China promoted an exchange among China and some of its main trade partners from the developing world on how to make international timber trade work for improving sustainability of wood value chains and unlocking their contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals. During two days of discussions and one day of field visits, representat...
10/12
2019
11/12
2019
SW4SW Workshop on wood products in the sustainable bioeconomy
Rome (Italy), 10/12/2019 - 11/12/2019
The workshop provided the basis for establishment of an informal international working group on wood products in the sustainable bioeconomy and gathered valuable information to feed the work of FAO and its partners in the implementation of the SW4SW Initiative
25/6
2020
Webinar: SW4SW Roundtable on COVID19-related impacts on forest wood value chains and contributions to build back better
Virtual Event, 25/06/2020
This webinar held during the COVID-19 Forestry Webinar Week on 25 June 2020 had the SW4SW leading organizations discussing the main findings from a global survey on the impacts of the pandemic on wood value chains.
21/6
2021
Webinar: Sustainable wood in construction - contributing to green cities and the bioeconomy
Virtual Event, 21/06/2021
Building on the lessons learned from the first four years of the Sustainable Wood for Sustainable World initiative, this webinar presented and exchanged information on innovative initiatives focusing on making cities more sustainable through the increased use of wood in construction.
1/12
2022
2/12
2022
II SW4SW Dialogue in Cameroon: Strengthening the domestic wood value chain by adding value, improving efficiency, inclusion and competitiveness - the role of the Wood Promotion Centre
Douala (Cameroon), 01/12/2022 - 02/12/2022
The two-day workshop identified priorities and operational measures to strengthen the wood value chain in Cameroon oriented towards domestic and regional markets by adding value, improving efficiency, inclusion and competitiveness.
8/5
2024
Sustainable horizons: Showcasing progress in the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
New York (United States), 08/05/2024
The World Restoration Flagships showcase tangible success stories but also pave the way for a sustainable and resilient future, addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste.
9/5
2024
Harmonizing efforts for forest action by 2030: Strengthening the Collaborative Partnership on Forests
New York (United States), 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 other forest-related goals and objectives.
15/10
2023
17/10
2023
SW4SW Regional Dialogue in Latin America and the Caribbean
Curitiba (Brazil), 15/10/2023 - 17/10/2023
The Dialogue aimed to discuss governance, finance, and market access for legal and sustainable wood produced from natural and planted forests, with a view to identify priority actions and formulate recommendations to increase the use of wood in the circular bioeconomy, and as part of climate change and land restoration strategies.
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).
28/3
2023
Symposium: Sustainable forest value chains for more resilient, inclusive and carbon-neutral economies in the face of environmental challenges
Mendoza (Argentina), 28/03/2023
The prospects for the development of sustainable forest value chains to achieve more resilient, inclusive and carbon-neutral economies in the face of global environmental challenges were the focus of the symposium . Organized by the National Directorate of Industrial Forestry Development of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of Argentina, FAO, the International Commission on P...
26/11
2024
28/11
2024
8th Session Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Forest Genetic Resources
Rome (Italy), 26/11/2024 - 28/11/2024
The purpose of the Working Group is to review the situation and issues related to forest genetic resources.
21/7
2024
65th Session Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 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 sector worldwide. It meets yearly with the main objective of providing guidance on activities and programme of work of the FAO Forestry Division on issues relevant to the paper and forest products industry, in support of member countries efforts t...
30/4
2022
63rd Session Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries
(South Korea), Hybrid Event, 30/04/2022
The Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries (ACSFI) is a FAO statutory body composed of senior executives from the private industry sector worldwide. It meets yearly with the main objective of providing guidance on activities and programme of work of the FAO Forestry Division on issues relevant to the paper and forest products industry, in support of member countries efforts t...
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.
21/10
2024
25/10
2024
27th Session International Commission on Poplars and Other Fast-Growing Trees Sustaining People and the Environment
Bordeaux (France), 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.
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.
6/5
2024
10/5
2024
FAO at the UN Forum on Forests 19th session
New York (United States), 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 this end.
4/11
2024
8/11
2024
Eighth Mediterranean Forest Week
Barcelona (Spain), 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 Forest Week.
11/2
1960
17/2
1960
5th Session Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission
New Delhi (India), 11/02/1960 - 17/02/1960
5th Session Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission