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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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Assessing conditions to scale up private investment in forest restoration
05/2025
Published in the Journal of Forest Business Research, this research paper found that forest restoration in low- and middle-income countries faces significant investment challenges, as only a limited portion of degraded forestland meets conditions for private investment. To scale up restoration, strong public-sector support and targeted policy interventions are needed to improve investment conditions.
Towards the institutionalization of forest data: the importance of data management and sharing
05/2025
This publication explores how countries can improve forest data governance by institutionalizing data management and sharing within national forest monitoring systems.
-restoration-under-target-2-of-the-kunming-montreal-global-biodiversity-framework.jpg?sfvrsn=b73250a6_1 "Enabling consistent reporting and monitoring for freshwater (inland waters) restoration under Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework")
Enabling consistent reporting and monitoring for freshwater (inland waters) restoration under Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
04/2025
By promoting consistent reporting, the guidelines aim to support countries in tracking progress, enhancing ecological outcomes, and ensuring that freshwater ecosystems are effectively restored and maintained.
Territorial approaches to forest governance
04/2025
This publication aims to identify current practices, positive and negative lessons, and institutional options for effective forest governance at larger scales such as landscapes. It provides seven guiding principles and associated recommendations building on success factors identified in the case studies, overcoming challenges and reflecting on lessons learned.
The Second Report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources
03/2025
Drawing on data and information from 77 countries representing more than three-quarters of the world’s forests, this report provides a global assessment of forest genetic resources.
