The 1st European Conference on Small Forest Holdings will address the challenges faced by small-scale forest owners across Europe when it convenes at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations this week.

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.

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.