Policy, governance and economics
News
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.
Pilot to boost access to finance for forest and farm producer organizations in Tanzania
28/02/2026
The project will strengthen financial inclusion for organizations that represent smallholders, rural women’s groups, local communities and Indigenous Peoples’ institutions.
Innovation tops agenda as experts on Europe’s forests and forest industry meet
22/10/2025
The European Forestry Commission will meet in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 22 to 25 October to review and coordinate regional strategies on forests and the forest industry, with a specific focus on innovation.
Publications
FAO Forestry Paper 161: Developing an effective forest policy - A guide
2010
Based on a review of practical experiences, this guide outlines the rationale and purpose of a national forest policy and experiences related to the different elements a forest policy development process usually comprises. This should help senior officials in government administrations and the representatives of other stakeholders, including civil society organizations and the private sector, in developing or revising their national forest policy
