Iniciativas emblemáticas en restauración mundial proclamadas por la ONU
16/04/2024
Postule su proyecto antes del 31 de mayo al galardón de la ONU como Iniciativa Emblemática de Restauración Mundial
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 sat...
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.
Forest-based industries scale up ecosystem restoration efforts
31/01/2023
New Haven, Connecticut – “Forest-based industries can play a critical role in facilitating global efforts towards ecosystem restoration” said the FAO’s Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries (ACSFI) today in a statement released at Yale University Sch...
64th Session of the Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries
25/05/2023
Today, senior executives from the forest industry have met virtually to set priorities to enhance the forest sector’s contribution to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the 64th session of the Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries (ACSFI).
Exploring pathways to foster a sustainable forest-based bioeconomy for Latin America and the Caribbean
27/06/2023
Forests and trees are vital to the livelihoods of many in Latin America and the Caribbean, providing a multitude of goods and services, making their sustainable management an imperative.
Protección de la fauna silvestre y los medios de vida de los pueblos indígenas en la República Democrática del Congo
03/03/2022
El pueblo mbuti en el centro de la gestión de la fauna silvestre.
FAO and EU launch 15 million euro project to boost sustainability of Uganda’s forestry sector
10/04/2024
FAO has launched a 15 million euro ($16.29 million) project funded by the European Union to help Uganda’s forestry sector contribute more sustainably to the economy and the environment.
International Conference on Agrobiodiversity begins in Nepal
08/04/2024
Forest and farm producer organizations representing the world’s smallholder farmers, Indigenous Peoples and local communities are gathering in Pokhara, Nepal, this week to explore how to best manage the world’s agrobiodiversity.
Winners of International Day of Forests 2024 photo contest announced
20/03/2024
Six photographs from Austria, Finland, Honduras, Lebanon, Slovenia and the United States of America have won the International Day of Forests 2024 photo contest, which explored the topic of forestry and innovation.
FAO launches inaugural field project in Congo Basin to advance sustainable peatland management for climate action
20/03/2024
Brazzaville - FAO has launched its first-ever peatlands field project in the Congo Basin, supporting climate action and sustainable livelihoods in the region.
Aprovechar la tecnología y la innovación para transformar nuestros bosques
21/03/2024
Los bosques son uno de los recursos más importantes del planeta. Pero el cambio climático y los efectos de los seres humanos plantean amenazas cada vez mayores.
Innovación y tradición para proteger bosques milenarios en Papua Nueva Guinea
21/03/2024
Apoyo a una comunidad de Pueblos Indígenas para vigilar los bosques con satélites y tabletas.
International Day of Forests: FAO, Google and partners launch solutions to monitor and protect forests
21/03/2024
Showcasing transformative innovations that are being used to help countries halt deforestation and forest degradation.
FAO and the Philippines launch forest education programme for primary schools
01/03/2024
FAO and the Philippines have launched a new forest education programme for primary schools.
High- and low-tech innovation together can help preserve global wildlife
04/03/2024
Nearly 1 billion people globally rely on wild food for their daily nutrition.
In this op-ed, FAO's Hubert Boulet explains how low-tech games developed by the Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme can help communities manage wildlife sustainably.
¿Pueden los juegos en la cuenca del río Congo mejorar la conservación de la fauna silvestre?
27/02/2024
Enfoques sostenibles para salvaguardar los animales silvestres y las comunidades que dependen de ellos.
Forests and forest products provide important contributions for the transition towards a sustainable bioeconomy and to build carbon-neutral societies
30/06/2023
Bioeconomy is one of the 20 Programme Priority Areas of FAO in the Strategic Framework 2022-2031. FAO's aim is that the bioeconomy for sustainable food and agriculture will balance economic value and social welfare with environmental sustainability.
How to maximise the benefits of migration in forest areas – FAO report
18/12/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations today launched a new report for International Migrants Day that explores the impact of migration on forest areas and how to ensure it has a positive effect on the environment.
Charting a transparent path for global forest data and innovative climate action
08/01/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations today launched a new phase of work – supported with $2 million from the Global Environment Facility – to assist developing countries in monitoring and reporting data on both the state and changes in their forest cover more effectively and transparently.