FAO at the 18th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)

At its 18th session, the United Nations Forum on Forests will discuss the implementation of and progress on the UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030. The interlinkages between the Global Forest Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under review at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2023, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets, and other forest-related developments, as well as the contributions of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), will all be part of the agenda. 

An FAO delegation from the FAO Forestry Division will provide substantive inputs to the deliberations and contribute to the discussions on: 

• FAO’s implementation of the UN Strategic Plan for Forests Communication and Outreach strategy, including activities regarding the International Day of Forests;
• The preparations for the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) 2025; and
• The panel on Emerging Issues on forests, energy, and livelihoods.

The FAO delegation will also participate in FAO’s capacity as the permanent Chair of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), including with:

• A joint statement on behalf of the 16 members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, including the announcement of the themes for the International Day of Forests 2024 and 2025.

Read more on FAO Forestry and CPF contributions to UNFF18.

All documents of the UNFF18 session can be found here.

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SIDE EVENT

Monday, 8 May | 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT) | in-person event
UNHQ | Conference Room 8

'UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030 and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework - interlinkages to leverage impact at the national level'

Organized by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

* Panelist intervention: Director of the FAO Forestry Division and CPF Chair, Mr Zhimin Wu.

Concept note and Agenda


SIDE EVENT

Monday, 8 May | 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT) | in-person event
UNHQ | Conference Room 4

'Rooted in forests – regional and national action for global impact'

Organized by the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and FAO.

* Panelist intervention: FAO Forestry Officer, Mr Ekrem Yazici.

Concept note and agenda | Event website | Register


MEMBERS MEETING

Tuesday, 9 May | 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT) | hybrid event only for Members
UNHQ

'Members meeting of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF)'

* Chairing of meeting: Director of the FAO Forestry Division and CPF Chair, Mr Zhimin Wu.



SIDE EVENT

Wednesday, 10 May | 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT) | in-person event
UNHQ | Conference Room 4

'Forests and trees for human health'

Organized by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)

* Panelist intervention: Director of the FAO Forestry Division and CPF Chair, Mr Zhimin Wu.

Concept note and agenda | Register


SIDE EVENT

Thursday, 11 May | 1:15PM - 2:30 PM (EDT) | hybrid event
UNHQ | Conference Room 4

'Towards a more efficient and impactful Collaborative Partnership on Forests'

Organized by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF)

* Opening remarks: Director of the FAO Forestry Division and CPF Chair, Mr Zhimin Wu.

Concept note and agenda | Event website | Live webcast | More on FAO Forestry and CPF contributions to UNFF18


SIDE EVENT

Friday, 12 May | 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT) | in-person event
UNHQ | Conference Room 4

'Bamboo for triple bottom line benefits'

Organized by the International Bamboo and Rattan Organization (INBAR)

* Panelist intervention: Director of the FAO Forestry Division and CPF Chair, Mr Zhimin Wu.

Concept note and agenda | Event website | Register

Related publications

Issue Brief – Forests, energy and livelihoods
As assessment of uptake of the Global Core Set of Forest-related Indicators
Forests and trees for human health: pathways, impacts, challenges and response options

Related links

UNFF18 
Collaborative Partnership on Forests
FAO Forestry Division
Meet the newly appointed Director of the FAO Forestry Division, Mr Zhimin Wu