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Remote sensing technologies to improve sustainable management of wetlands and waterbirds in the Sahel
09/05/2025
Innovative remote sensing technologies are improving the accuracy of a waterbird census in the Sahelian wetlands, the Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme announced ahead of tomorrow's World Migratory Bird Day.
Assessing conditions to scale up private investment in forest restoration
07/05/2025
Published in the Journal of Forest Business Research, this research paper found that forest restoration in low- and middle-income countries faces significant investment challenges, as only a limited portion of degraded forestland meets conditions for private investment.
African cities pledge to strengthen efforts to combat climate challenges through urban forestry
06/05/2025
Urban forests and green spaces have a critical role to play in strengthening African cities against global climate challenges and in creating healthier, more inclusive, equitable and resilient communities, according to a declaration released following the 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests.
The private sector is essential to achieve the Global Forest Goals
06/05/2025
The twentieth session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF20)
hosted a pivotal event titled “Unlocking the Potential: Public-private
Sector Collaboration for Advancing Global Forest Goals.” Co-hosted by
the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) and
FAO's Advisory Committee on Forest-Based Industries (ACSFI)
Global partnership to intensify efforts to meet 2030 goals on forests
05/05/2025
The Collaborative Partnership on Forests, a group of 16 international organizations working on forests, today published a four-year workplan for supporting countries in their efforts to accelerate progress towards global forest goals.
Forestry Innovation Prize for young researchers
02/05/2025
Young researchers can now apply for the Forestry Innovation Prize, a new award from FAO and the World Food Forum.
UNFF20: Global forest action to be discussed in New York
28/04/2025
The UN Forum on Forests, to take place on 5–9 May at UN headquarters in New York, will discuss progress in implementation of the UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2017–2030 and how to strengthen efforts to achieve the Strategic Plan’s six Global Forest Goals by 2030.
FAO Director-General: Mountain regions have great potential despite climate, biodiversity and land degradation threats
24/04/2025
At the Global Mountain Dialogue for Sustainable Development, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu urged more support to help mountain communities build climate-resilient agrifood systems.
FAO launches AIM4NatuRe to improve monitoring of ecosystem restoration
22/04/2025
On Earth Day, FAO launched Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration (AIM4NatuRe), a new initiative with GBP 7 million from the United Kingdom to improve monitoring and reporting of global ecosystem restoration efforts.
From fire hazard to green gold
18/04/2025
Nepal's forest women collect leaves and biomass that once fed wildfires to turn it into organic fertilizer – representing a fundamental shift in how communities approach environmental threats.
Celebrating 80 years of FAO: Recognizing best practices and innovation in sustainable forest production and protection
15/04/2025
To commemorate its 80th anniversary, FAO has launched a call for nominations to recognize global forestry champions that have made outstanding contributions to sustainable forest management and agrifood systems transformation.
Turning over a new leaf
26/03/2025
Discover how we can safeguard our forest genetic resources for future generations.
The genetic diversity of our plants and forests is at risk, new FAO reports warn
26/03/2025
Empowering farmers, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and scientists to conserve and use genetic resources is key to resilient agrifood systems.
Schoolchildren learn about forests and food security for the International Day of Forests
21/03/2025
Around 250 schoolchildren from eight schools joined FAO Director-General QU Dongyu and Italian officials today to celebrate the International Day of Forests.
International Day of Forests 2025: Engaging the next generation in the connection between forests and foods
21/03/2025
FAO, together with the Government of Italy, and a forest expert and a master ice cream maker from Italy, educate young students on the significance of forest foods at the FAO Park.
Opinion editorial: Nature’s groceries – how forests help feed the world better
21/03/2025
Our forests play a vital role in feeding the world. From wild foods to fresh water, from shelter to energy, forests sustain billions of people and biodiversity.
Winners of International Day of Forests photo contest announced
21/03/2025
Five photographs from across the world have been selected as the winning entries of the 2025 International Day of Forests ‘Forests and foods’ photo contest.
The cultivation behind the trendy berry boost
20/03/2025
Transforming the asaí value chain in Bolivia through traditional methods and modern ingenuity.
Shaping greener African cities at the 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests
18/03/2025
The 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests has opened in Johannesburg, under the theme: “Green Horizons: Shaping the Future Resilience of African cities through Urban Forests”.
Massive ecosystem restoration mural in London launched
10/03/2025
Raising awareness of the need to protect and restore freshwater ecosystems.