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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.
Extended deadline: Participate in the UNFSS Forests & Food Systems Coalition survey to shape forest positive agricultural value chains
13/09/2023
Would you like to contribute to our survey on 'Needs Assessment and Engagement Survey - Assessing needs and opportunities for promoting forest positive agriculture and sustainable food systems'? Help us...
Guarding Ghana's green legacy: Lizzie Bekoe's stewardship of Apedwa Forest Reserve
08/09/2023
In the eastern region of Ghana, a nation teeming with vibrant and robust ecosystems, sits the Apedwa Forest Reserve. This small 4 km2 expanse of wilderness serves as the heart...
FAO and the Government of Bahamas develop national strategy to protect and preserve forests
08/09/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Forestry Unit within the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources is taking steps to protect The...
Social forestry creates lush landscapes in place of barren land in Indonesia
08/09/2023
Gazing at the lush mosaic of green woodland interspersed with cultivated fields, it is hard for 49-year-old community leader, Pendi, to remember how his community forest land looked back in...
FAO launches an online course on institutionalizing forest data for a sustainable future
07/09/2023
Would you like to support establishing and operationalizing a National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS) in your country? If you are nodding in agreement, then this FAO free self-paced online course...
Participate in the UNFSS Forests & Food Systems Coalition survey to shape forest positive agricultural value chains
18/07/2023
Would you like to contribute to our survey on 'Needs Assessment and Engagement Survey - Assessing needs and opportunities for promoting forest positive agriculture and sustainable food systems'? Help us...
The forest-water nexus: Contributions from community monitoring with an integrated management approach
24/04/2023
Forests are intrinsically linked to water because of their role in the water cycle: When forests and trees are managed sustainably, they can contribute to improving water quality, quantity and...
Native forest women producers met in Formosa, Argentina to promote environment sustainability and reduce gender gaps in their communities
23/03/2023
At the end of March 2023, the National Conference of Native Forest Women Producers was held in Formosa, Argentina. The conference brought together groups of women from Indigenous Peoples, creole...
COP 27 event: Decoupling agriculture from deforestation: win-wins for climate, livelihoods and food security
10/11/2022
Speakers from governments, producer organizations and international partners will present concrete, strategic and on-the-ground examples showcasing agriculture-forestry win-win opportunities that directly contribute to climate change mitigation, resilient
FAO-FOLUR Programme launches a new call for proposals for the provision of global and regional analysis of sustainable finance standards for commodities decoupled from deforestation
07/10/2022
The Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program – FAO REDD+ Team is now accepting proposals from non-profit, intergovernmental, and governmental organizations for the provision of global and...