Publications
Publications
Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025
Flagship publication
The State of the World's Forests
International forestry journal
Restoring the Mediterranean region – status and challenges
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Glaciers and mountains
12/2025
This technical brief examines the links between glaciers, agriculture and livelihoods, drawing on evidence from the Andes, Himalaya, Central Asia and beyond.
Strengthening coherence between forestry and social protection for sustainable agrifood systems transformation: A diagnostic tool
11/2025
This diagnostic tool aligns with the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Framework for Analysis and Action for Forestry and Social Protection, which outlines a comprehensive strategy to integrate social protection measures with sustainable forest management practices.
A guide to multiple-use forest management planning for small and medium forest enterprises
11/2025
This publication discusses the concept, evolution, and requirements of forest management planning, focusing on multiple-use forest management and small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs).
Climate and ecosystem service benefits of forests and trees for agriculture
11/2025
Forests and trees are powerful, often undervalued allies of agriculture. This publication—developed by FAO, SEI, The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International—synthesizes the latest science on how forests and trees regulate climate, water and ecosystem functions that directly underpin agricultural performance.
Mountain demographics and trends
11/2025
This technical brief provides an updated global assessment of mountain population trends from 2000 to 2030, using the UNEP–WCMC mountain classification. The global mountain population is projected to reach 1.19 billion by 2030, with Africa showing the fastest growth and urban areas driving the most significant increases.
