How can partnerships at local, regional and global levels turn the landscape approach into practical action? 

This 30-minute Atrium event will showcase how FAO’s Forestry Division and the International Model Forest Network (IMFN) have collaborated to advance sustainable forest management, forest and landscape restoration, inclusive governance and knowledge exchange across regions. 

Through a highly visual format, the session will present concrete examples from Model Forests, perspectives from regional networks, and the strategic direction of the FAO–IMFN collaboration. Together, these experiences will show how partnerships can connect local action, regional cooperation and global knowledge to support resilient forests and communities. 

MODERATOR: David Ganz
Executive Director, RECOFTC
Secretariat to the Regional Model Forest Network—Asia

Megan Masters
International Model Forest Network Secretariat
Deputy Director
Natural Resources Canada – Canadian Forest Service

Toni Ventre
Mediterranean Model Forest Network Secretariat

Joyce Henry
Director General
Canadian Forest Service