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Coffee cooperatives map their land for sustainability.

Five outstanding initiatives in China, Colombia, Ethiopia, Italy and the United States recognized as UN World Restoration Flagships to highlight successful restoration drives around the world.

A new global platform connecting young people and youth organizations working in forestry was launched today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome. 

FAO has designated its first two Reference Centres in forestry, strengthening partnerships with leading scientific institutions to support innovation, knowledge exchange and science-based solutions for sustainable forest management.

Forests and trees in the world's drylands sustain the livelihoods, food security and cultural identity of more than two billion people, yet they remain insufficiently recognized in global climate, biodiversity and land agendas, according to FAO.

Director-General QU Dongyu praised Indonesia's efforts to reduce deforestation and welcomed the launch of its country report on the state of its forests during the 28th Session of FAO's Committee on Forestry.

FAO and the Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE) have agreed to extend and strengthen their partnership on sustainable management of natural resources including forests for five more years. 

See how science and local knowledge are helping restore forests, strengthen agrifood systems and support communities.

Forest and landscape restoration is a cost-effective response to food security, biodiversity, climate, and other development challenges, according to a new report by FAO.