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Peatlands must be wet to reach climate neutrality by 2050
16/11/2022
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt - Humanity still has an opportunity to turn the tide on climate change by ensuring that all peatlands are wet by 2050, according to a new report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
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Countries must create legal solutions for rights over carbon and emissions reductions
15/11/2022

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt - More clarity on who ‘owns’ emissions reductions is still needed to access different sources of forest carbon finance and protect the rights of vulnerable groups, according to a new information brief released today by the Food...

Keeping 1.5°C alive through the growing contribution of climate-smart forest products to the bioeconomy
Keeping 1.5°C alive through the growing contribution of climate-smart forest products to the bioeconomy
14/11/2022
The benefits of transitioning to forest-based bioeconomies while balancing both biodiversity and community needs is now accepted as an essential contribution to addressing the climate crisis.
State of the World's Forests
To survive in a changing climate, we must look to forests
13/11/2022
Forests and trees can provide a life support system for millions of people around the world. That function will become increasingly important as temperatures rise and weather becomes more volatile. It is time to invest in forests and trees – and the Indigenous Peoples and local communities who ma...
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Forests can help humanity adapt to climate change – report
12/11/2022
Sharm El Sheikh – To adapt to climate change, the world must look to forests, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
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A wall that restores land and empowers communities in Niger
07/11/2022
At 52 years old, through a marriage and the birth of seven children, Dandakoye has witnessed devastating changes to the land around his village of Sakey Kouara Tegui. Situated in the western region of Niger, Dandakoye’s village is nestled in the watershed of the Gorou Tayya plateau in the urban c...
Policy brief
Natural resources sector crucial to emerging diseases strategy – policy brief
03/11/2022

Rome – The integration of the natural resource sector into the global effort to reduce and mitigate the risk of emerging infectious diseases is essential, according to a new policy brief launched on One Health Day by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nat...

ACSFI Members at 8th World Forest Week
ACSFI Members at 8th World Forest Week
01/11/2022

Last October, some of the Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries members gathered at FAO Headquarters (Rome, Italy), from 3-7 October 2022 in Rome, Italy, to participate in the 

Beyond numbers: income, employment and decent work in forestry
Beyond numbers: income, employment and decent work in forestry
22/10/2022

The event “Beyond numbers: income, employment and decent work in forestry” provided new evidence of forests' contribution to national economies and employment. It...

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FAO publishes updated estimates on global human proximity to forests and trees
20/10/2022
Rome – Some 75 percent of the global population living outside urban areas are within 1 km of a forest, according to new research by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) that aims to improve our understanding of human-forest interactions.
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How sustainable forest management can enhance the world’s biodiversity
06/10/2022
Rome – Protecting the animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms that thrive in forests must become a fundamental goal of sustainable forest management worldwide, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and partners launched today. 
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Consumption of primary processed wood products predicted to grow 37 percent by 2050
04/10/2022
Rome – Overall consumption of primary processed wood products is expected to grow 37 percent by 2050 in a business-as-usual scenario, a report published today by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said. 
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Youth must be given the skills to shape evolving forestry sector, FAO Director-General says
04/10/2022
Rome – Investing in a sustainable future means investing in youth, QU Dongyu, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today told attendees of the event A bright future for forestry: Investing in youth career development.
Sustainable production and consumption of forest products can help forest conservation, increase forest value and boost climate mitigation efforts
Sustainable production and consumption of forest products can help forest conservation, increase forest value and boost climate mitigation efforts
04/10/2022

On 4 October 2022, the Special Event "Sustainable wood and non-wood forest products - pathways to carbon-neutral and resilient bioeconomies" was held at FAO, as part of the 8th Wor...

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The world must halt deforestation and use forests sustainably, FAO Director-General says
03/10/2022
Rome – The world must halt deforestation, plant trees to make the planet greener and restore productive capacities, and use forests and trees sustainably, QU Dongyu, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), today told the ope...
Ecosystem Restoration roundtable
Enhancing forest sector engagement in ecosystem restoration
02/10/2022

The Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries (ACSFI) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with The Forests Dialogue (TFD) convened a roundtable on enhancing the forest sector’s engagement in ecosystem restoration, as a satellite...

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Nurturing trees from an early age
02/10/2022
FAO and partners set up school clubs for Tanzania’s children for a forest-friendly future.
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How to balance sustainability
30/09/2022
As the global population rises, we are projected to need up to 50% more food by 2050 than we needed in 2012. We face a huge challenge to feed the world while at the same time protecting our forests from agricultural expansion, which drives almost 90% of deforestation globally.
Halting deforestation from agricultural value chains - the role of governments
Sustainable forestry: FAO releases reports on deforestation, livestock grazing and farmer field schools
30/09/2022
Rome – Government action in stopping deforestation, how grazing livestock can help restore degraded land, and farmer field schools all featured in reports released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) at the FAO-Global Landscapes Forum digital...
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FAO and Slow Food renew collaboration to improve smallholder livelihoods
30/09/2022
Rome - FAO and Slow Food International have launched a new partnership to help mountain and island communities develop more resilient economies and create conditions that improve the livelihoods of local people.