Working Party on Policy and Livelihoods (WP-POL)
WP-POL addresses forest policy strategies and sustainable management plans related to FGT and promotes relations between the National Commissions and the IPC. It examines the socio-economic impacts of planted forests, with the aim of strengthening the contribution of fast-growing trees to timber production, pursuing sustainable development goals as well as the livelihoods and well-being of rural populations.
Action plan 2025-2026
- Compile and analyze case studies on forest policies supporting sustainable wood supply and rural livelihoods.
- Develop policy briefs highlighting enabling conditions for investment in fast-growing tree systems.
- Organize a policy dialogue webinar (2025) and a side event at IPC28 (2026).
- Promote gender-responsive and inclusive approaches in livelihood strategies linked to fast-growing trees.
- Strengthen synergies with FAO forestry policy platforms and other international initiatives.
Key activities and outputs
Works with National Commissions, FAO policy divisions, and regional partners to align forest policies and practices.
Networking and collaboration
Works with national forestry commissions, FAO policy divisions, and regional partners to align policies and practices.
Leadership
Chairperson
Giuseppe Nervo, Italy
beppe.nervo@gmail.com
Vice-Chairperson
Esteban Borodowski, Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca de la Nación, Argentina
borodows@gmail.com
Vice-Chairpersons by Area of Work:
- Meng-Zhu Lu
Zhejiang A&F University, State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, China
lumz@zafu.edu.cn - Patrick Worms
World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), Belgium
p.worms@cifor-icraf.org - Christian Espinosa Ackerknecht
National Poplar Commission of Chile, Chile
cespinosa@erdespa.cl - Marzena Niemczyk
Forest Research Institute, Department of Silviculture, Poland
m.niemczyk@ibles.waw.pl
- Alberto Del Lungo
FAO / CREA / University of Tuscia (DIBAF), Italy
dellungo.alberto@gmail.com