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In the south-west of Côte d’Ivoire, coastal and mangrove forests meet the Atlantic Ocean in the San Pedro region - one of Côte d’Ivoire’s top tourist destinations, known for its wide, quiet beaches and proximity to protected areas. Tourists visit for the scenery, the wildlife, and the chance to see marine turtles lay eggs at night. These natural features make the region both ecologically and economically important. 

Colombia has positioned forests as a central pillar of its climate strategy. This commitment is reflected in key policy instruments such as the National Strategy for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (ENREDD+), the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the Climate Action Law, and the national reports submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Achieving these ambitious targets requires not only robust policy frameworks but also the capacity to translate national commitments into coordinated action on the ground. 

With a strong commitment and shared vision, participants of the regional dialogue on forest-positive agriculture created an action-focused roadmap to accelerate country-owned solutions to address agriculture-linked deforestation in Africa.

Pekanbaru, Riau, 5 March 2026 — Forest monitoring holds the key in efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) in countries like Indonesia, home to the world’s third largest tropical forest. At the heart of it is a Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) mechanism to accurately calculate the amount of forest carbon emission and its changes over time.

In 2026, the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF) highlights the contribution of women to agriculture, food production and land stewardship. 

02 March 2026 - Addis Ababa: With a strong commitment and shared vision, participants of the regional dialogue on forest-positive agriculture created an action-focused roadmap to accelerate country-owned solutions addressing agriculture-linked deforestation in Africa.&nbs...

FAO’s digital publication “The Solutions-tree: halting deforestation through sustainable agrifood systems transformation” is now available in

With the LEAF carbon purchase agreement, Nepal’s decade-long forest restoration journey enters a new phase where restoration meets markets. 

Zambia has embraced community forestry (CF) as a strategy that places local communities at the heart of sustainable forest management. Since 2014, both government and non-state actors have supported Community Forestry (CF) initiatives that strengthen local governance of forest resources, improve local livelihoods, and protect ecosystems.

Forests cover around 75 per cent of Guinea-Bissau's land area, with more than half of it – 53% designated primarily for biodiversity conservation (FAO FRA 2025), confirming the recognition of its importance for people, livelihoods, and the environment.