Forests and the environment

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The programme encourages sustainable use of wildlife species.

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News

Nominate a UN World Restoration Flagship

16/04/2024

The UN World Restoration Flagships are the most ambitious, promising or successful examples of large-scale ecosystem restoration. They offer an opportunity for initiatives and countries to be globally recognized and celebrated for their restoration success stories.

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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.

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.

Publications

Human–wildlife conflict role-playing game: user guide

2023

The Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme in Zimbabwe created role-playing games for use in Farmer Field Schools. Their primary aim is to learn about human–wildlife conflict scenarios with farmers.

Sectoral capacities need strengthening to deliver sufficient tree seed for forest and landscape restoration

2023

The quality and origin of tree seeds and seedlings affect the survival, growth, productivity, ecosystem services and adaptive capacity of restored forests and landscapes.

Restoring mountain ecosystems

2023

Challenges, case studies and recommendations for implementing the UN Decade Principles for Mountain Ecosystem Restoration.

Videos

Forest and landscape restoration in the Philippines

13/02/2024

Philippine's forest ecosystems provide services and economic benefits to communities. The FAO Forest and Landscape Restoration Mechanism strengthens...

International Mountain Day 2023 – Restoring mountain ecosystems

11/12/2023

From climate regulation and water provisioning services, to soil maintenance and conservation, mountains are key to our lives and livelihoods.

Five ways to achieve sustainable wildlife management in Congo

01/11/2023

Discover how the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme, in collaboration with local communities and the government, aims at improving wildlife...

Restoring land and livelihoods with beekeeping in Tanzania

20/05/2023

In northern Tanzania, recurring drought in recent years caused by climate change has put pressure on communities who make their livelihoods by keeping...

Living with wildlife in Botswana: Godlop's story - #SWMProgramme

19/05/2023

This video gives an insight into the SWM Programme work with ranchers and community scouts in the Habu Community Conservancy, which is located in the...

International Day of Forests 2023: Healthy Forests for Healthy People

21/03/2023

Conserving and sustainably using forests is one of the best ways of protecting our planet and ourselves. Healthy forests are vital for all aspects of...

Following a passion for wildlife and community development: Chipo’s story

24/01/2023

What is it like to work as a wildlife scout in Zimbabwe? Watch this video to experience a typical day in the life of Chipo, a young community natural...

Geya and the three forest pathways: Steps to a forest-led green recovery and inclusive, resilient and sustainable economies

01/12/2022

Forest pathways have the potential to provide decentralized solutions that are highly cost-effective and can be implemented comparatively rapidly...

Sustainable wood: Climate-friendly cities

01/12/2022

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Sustainable wood: Housing a growing population

27/10/2022

A growing population means more buildings to fit everyone. By 2030, we will have to house an additional 3 billion people. Using wood from sustainably...

Elearning Academy

Sustainable financing of forest and landscape restoration

01/03/2021

To meet countries’ national commitments to restoring degraded landscapes, adequate public and private investments are needed. This course has been developed...

Climate-smart forestry

01/06/2020

This course explores the role of forests and trees in climate-smart agriculture (CSA). It takes into consideration the ecosystem services and goods...