Forest and Landscape Restoration Mechanism

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In response to the growing crisis of biodiversity loss, TRI is making significant progress in restoring ecosystems and promoting sustainable land management practices worldwide. This effort comes as the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will convene from 21 October – 1 November 2024.

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The 8th Mediterranean Forest Week (8MFW) has officially opened its registration! Enroll now and be part of an event that brings together researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to debate the future of Mediterranean forests.

Deforestation and land degradation threatens the livelihoods, wellbeing, food, water, energy security and resilience of millions of people around the world. Over two billion hectares of land – an area the size of South America – are currently degraded, with a resulting loss of fertile soils, biodiversity and carbon stock. The Forest and Landscape Restoration Mechanism (FLRM) is working to help countries restore degraded landscapes by identifying and implementing practices that restore a balance of the ecological, social and economic benefits of forests and trees within a broader pattern of land uses. Read more here.

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Events

Hybrid Event, Bangkok (Thailand)

Save the Date - RESULT Asia-Pacific Restoring and Sustaining Landscapes Together: Launch and Investment Forum
11/12/2024 - 12/12/2024

RESULT Asia-Pacific represents collective action by countries and partners to restore and sustainably manage a consolidated 100 million hectares of...

Virtual Event

The Restoration Initiative in Sao Tome and Principe: Setting up carbon credit system with local farmers
21/11/2024

In early 2023, The Restoration Initiative (TRI) in São Tomé and Príncipe partnered with Acorn by Rabobank to help smallholder farmers measure, certify,...

Hybrid Event, Barcelona (Spain)

Youth action towards sustainable management of forest ecosystems - 8MFW youth dialogue
04/11/2024

This session aims to highlight the expertise and knowledge of young people, understanding their work, projects, research and overall experiences in...

Virtual Event

The Restoration Series
03/10/2024

As part of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, The Restoration Initiative...

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Publicaciones
The Restoration Initiative: 2023 Year in Review
30/11/2024

In its fifth year of implementation, this annual publication showcases The Restoration Initiative's achievements at the programme level, such as enhanced...

Unasylva No. 255 - Restoring the Mediterranean region: status and challenges
25/07/2024

This issue of Unasylva is dedicated to the restoration of Mediterranean forests. Ten years after the last issue, this volume provides a status of Mediterranean...

Effective forest and landscape restoration actions in Lebanon: A cross-sectoral collaboration between FAO, Lebanon and Korea
29/02/2024

As the initial funder of the Forest and Landscape Restoration Mechanism (FLRM), the Korea Forest Service has supported forest and landscape restoration...

Standards of practice to guide ecosystem restoration: A contribution to the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021–2030
05/02/2024

The United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021–2030 seeks to prevent and reverse ecosystem degradation, enhance biodiversity, and improve human...

Delivering tree genetic resources in forest and landscape restoration: A guide to ensuring local and global impact
19/01/2024

Initiatives like the Bonn Challenge and the New York Declaration on Forests aim to restore degraded lands by 2030. Achieving these goals will necessitate...

Sectoral capacities need strengthening to deliver sufficient tree seed for forest and landscape restoration
15/01/2024

The quality and origin of tree seeds and seedlings impact the survival, growth, and productivity of restored forests. Despite over a decade of global...

Capacity, Knowledge and Learning Action Plan for the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
14/07/2023

The Capacity, Knowledge and Learning Action Plan, a key output of the FAO-led Forest and Landscape Restoration Mechanism supporting the UN Decade on...

The Restoration Initiative: 2022 Year in Review
23/05/2023

In its fourth year, The Restoration Initiative (TRI) achieved significant successes despite ongoing COVID-19 challenges. With lifted travel restrictions,...

Standards of practice to guide ecosystem restoration: A contribution to the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Summary report.
06/04/2023

The United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021–2030, co-led by FAO and UNEP, aims to prevent, halt, and reverse ecosystem degradation. Effective...

The key role of forest and landscape restoration in climate action
24/11/2022

Forest and land degradation affect nearly 2 billion hectares and threaten the livelihoods of 3.2 billion people. Forest and landscape restoration (FLR)...

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