The North American Forest Commission of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations meets this week in a virtual format to discuss challenges and opportunities for forests across the region.

FAO and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) launched a new global partnership to help countries monitor and report on ecosystem restoration, including in Asia-Pacific, one of the most biodiverse yet ecologically threatened regions of the world.

The 34th Session of COFLAC brings together governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector to advance joint solutions that protect biodiversity and promote sustainable forest-based bioeconomies.

Showcasing the role of wood products in climate change mitigation as well as as their potential contributions to a sustainable bioeconomy.

Grâce aux bonnes mesures, les êtres humains et les feux peuvent coexister.

FAO and the government of Norway have signed a new agreement to support FAO in continuing to host the office of the Global Forest Observations Initiative, providing a collaborative platform to advance forest monitoring worldwide.

Experts from FAO and partners have successfully pioneered new methods for estimating wood fuel removals and wood charcoal production.

Un nouveau cours en ligne ouvert à tous (MOOC) élaboré par l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO) et ses partenaires vise à soutenir la gestion durable des zones humides et des oiseaux d'eau au Sahel et en Afrique du Nord.

A central hub for a growing suite of ten open-source solutions designed to help countries and organizations collect, analyse, and manage forest data for more informed, data-driven decisions. 

Fast-growing trees are vital to addressing global environmental and development challenges.

Funding following G7 Kananaskis Wildfire Charter to enhance global collaboration for integrated fire management.

La Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée jouit d’un couvert forestier exceptionnel qui s’étend sur 78 pour cent de son territoire, soit l’un des pourcentages les plus élevés au monde, et possède 

Young foresters this week showcased the importance of sustainable wood in music and culture to help mark the 80th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 

Ces initiatives portent sur la gestion forestière, la transformation des pêches et la restauration des terres.

FAO and IUCN launched a new initiative, funded by the Global Environment Facility, to bolster the health and connectivity of primary forests.

Quito – Urban forests can make cities healthier, safer, and wealthier, but their potential is not being fully realized, according to a new FAO publication launched today on the sidelines of Habitat III in Quito, Ecuador.

Le projet offre un modèle adaptable à différentes échelles pour protéger l’environnement tout en améliorant les conditions de vie – en faisant bénéficier certaines des personnes les plus vulnérables au monde d’une énergie plus propre, d’écosystèmes restaurés et d’une plus grande résilience.

FAO has trained European experts in advanced remote sensing methodologies that will help generate consistent, comparable and high-quality data on the region’s forests.

The International Commission on Poplars and Other Fast-Growing Trees Sustaining People and the Environment hosted by FAO today published a comprehensive guide on the innovative use of fast-growing trees to help sustain people and the environment amid the climate crisis.

FAO has unveiled a new mascot to be the familiar and friendly face of FAO’s work supporting countries and communities to manage the growing threat of wildfires.