Policy, governance and economics
News
New report charts how women, youth and Indigenous Peoples can claim greater agency inside producer organizations
15/10/2026
Forest and farm producer organizations can help women, young people and Indigenous Peoples move beyond participation towards real influence over decisions, resources and benefits, according to a new report.
World Forest Week: Producer organizations offer cost-effective route to resilience
02/10/2026
A newly launched policy brief from FAO makes the case that supporting organized smallholders is one of the most cost-effective ways to advance food security and rural well-being
FAO and Bauhaus Earth report highlights wood’s role in cutting construction emissions
25/06/2026
Greater use of sustainably sourced wood could help reposition the construction sector from a major greenhouse gas emitter to a driver of climate change mitigation, according to a new report from FAO and Bauhaus Earth.
Publications
FAO Forestry Paper 181: Climate change for forest policy-makers
2018
The critical role of forests in climate change mitigation and adaptation is now widely recognized. Forests contribute significantly to climate change mitigation through their carbon sink and carbon storage functions.
The role of forest producer organizations in social protection
2018
This study reviews the literature on the provision of social protection by forest producer organizations, with a specific focus on their role and practices in this regard, the types of benefits they provide, the factors that may enhance or hinder the provision of benefits and the opportunities for taking advantage of these organizations to expand social protection coverage in marginalized communities.
A diagnostic on social protection needs and opportunities for forest-dependent communities in the United Republic of Tanzania
2018
Understanding the poverty and vulnerabilities of forest-dependent communities in the United Republic of Tanzania.