Forests and the environment
Partnerships and initiatives
News
Protecting forests is protecting Africa's agrifood systems
17/12/2025
Indigenous and local action brings back nature: UN recognizes three World Restoration Flagships
04/12/2025
COP30: Forests drive agricultural success, not conflict, report shows
19/11/2025
FAO-led report says protecting and restoring forests is crucial to boosting climate-resilient agriculture, rural livelihoods and global food and water security.
Publications
Options for addressing the risk of non-permanence for land-based mitigation in carbon crediting programmes
2024
In response to the pressing need for durable forest-based climate solutions, FAO has released a new publication that provides a comprehensive framework for addressing the challenge of “non-permanence” — the risk that emission reductions from forests may be reversed due to events such as deforestation, fires, or pest outbreaks.
Human mobility in mountain areas in a changing climate
2024
By integrating mobility into climate adaptation plans, and leveraging Indigenous Peoples' knowledge with modern technologies, the report advocates for more comprehensive disaster risk management and sustainable development pathways in mountain regions.
Pathways to forest data transparency: Best practices from national forest monitoring to support climate action
2024
Featuring successful examples from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean, this publication empowers countries to develop robust national forest monitoring systems that drive climate reporting and inform effective policy.