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FAO guidance aims to inspire children to care for forests
02/11/2023
New guidance from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations sets out how countries can introduce an innovative programme in primary schools to teach new generations of children about the value and benefits of forests.
Green spaces for everyone, everywhere
20/10/2023
Opinion editorial: Urban greening must be more equitable so that everyone can benefit from urban forests, trees and green spaces.
FAO report calls for action to bridge ‘green social divide’ in cities
16/10/2023
Urban forests, trees and green spaces play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of urban life, but their benefits are still not equally accessible to all, according to a new report from FAO.
Cultivating a sustainable tomorrow
09/10/2023
Forest products and data can help build a sustainable future. Find out how with our latest publication, Sustainability by Numbers.
Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission encourages regional action to enhance management of nearly 20 percent of global forests
06/10/2023
Sydney - Action is needed to unlock the full potential of forests to achieve carbon-neutral economies in Asia and the Pacific, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission heard in Sydney this week.
FAO and Japan launch project to halt global deforestation through sustainable agriculture
06/10/2023
Sydney - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan launched a project this week that aims to tackle global deforestation by leveraging the transformative role that agricultural supply chains can pl...
Declaration by forest and farm producers drives forward landscape restoration in Africa
03/10/2023
Sokodé, Togo – Forest and farm producer organizations – representing the collective voices of farmers and forest-dependent people – must play a pivotal role in leading efforts to combat land degradation and build climate resilience in Africa, according to a landmark declaration.
Opinion editorial: We must value the role of forests in the global food system
28/09/2023
With demand for food projected to rise by at least 50% by 2050, forests are going to be key in ensuring there is enough food for everyone, according to Günter Walkner, Chairperson of the Committee on Forestry.
North American Forest Commission reviews strategy for region’s forests
25/09/2023
The 32nd Session of the Commission – taking place in Fredericton, Canada, 25-27 September – will discuss topics including climate change, forest fires, pests and diseases, urban forestry, illegal logging, forest genetic resources, silviculture, forest monitoring, and forest communications in the region.
SDG Summit: FAO announces the launch of a CPF Call to Action for Forests towards 2030
18/09/2023
New York – “Green should be the color of the future,” said QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, during a high-level event at the margins of the SDG Summit.
Collaborative Partnership on Forests: Joint call to action for forests towards 2030
18/09/2023
New York – The Collaborative Partnership on Forests today called for urgent global action to unlock the potential of forests for people and the planet, with only seven years remaining to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Forest Goals.
More collaboration needed between forestry and livestock sectors to build resilience in dryland ecosystems, FAO session concludes
14/09/2023
Amman - Delegates from around the world came together this week to discuss strategies to transform agricultural production systems in dryland areas.
FAO holds 26th Session of the Near East Forestry and Range Commission
10/09/2023
The commission also hosted the third session of the Committee on Forestry Working Group on Dryland Forests and Agrosilvopastoral Systems and the fifth Near East Forestry Week. This session ma...
Near East Forestry and Range Commission to meet in Jordan
08/09/2023
The 26th session of the Near East Forestry and Range Commission of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will take place in Amman, Jordan, from 10 to 13 September as the country hosts a week of events addressing key forestry and rangeland issues in the region.
Social forestry creates lush landscapes in place of barren land in Indonesia
28/08/2023
Communities take on the management of their forests, reversing deforestation and securing livelihoods.
Innovative grass charcoal fuels opportunity in Ghana
10/08/2023
New charcoal production method gives communities a sustainable fuel and income source.
If trees could talk...
03/08/2023
Trees and forests are more than just pretty to look at, they play a crucial role in our everyday existence. Five key messages from trees on their importance for a better world.
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FAO welcomes European Union contribution of €25 million to advance wildlife conservation and food security
27/07/2023
Rome - FAO has welcomed €25 million in additional funding from the European Union to extend and scale up the Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme.
Unlocking the secrets of mangroves
26/07/2023
In the first study of its kind, FAO, with experts around the world, uncovered a wealth of information on the extent of mangrove forests globally, as well a glimpse into what causes mangrove losses and gains.
Turning the tide on mangrove deforestation
26/07/2023
Between the first and the second decades of this century, the rate at which mangroves were lost fell by almost a quarter (23 percent) and these forests are regenerating faster than expected. But climate change is increasingly posing a threat to this ecosystem and the world needs more concrete eff...