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Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements on FAO’s work to halt deforestation, forest degradation and emissions. Here you will find updates on new initiatives, key milestones, and important information from countries and partners working together for forests, climate and sustainable development.
Global collaboration strengthens ecosystem restoration monitoring
13/03/2026
The 14th meeting of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Task Force on Monitoring brought together 84 experts and practitioners from international organizations, research institutions, NGOs and regional cent...
Community-based forestry: Local action driving West Africa’s forest future
23/12/2025
Across West Africa, communities are reshaping the future of forests. From women-led restoration efforts in Cabo Verde to youth patrolling community forests in Sierra Leone, community-based forestry (CBF) is demonstrating what becomes possible when local people have their tenure rights recognized, are empowered to manage and restore the landscapes they depend on.