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The State of the World's Forests
The biennial report carries extensive data on global forest resources and on humans’ interaction with them, while outlining strategies for reducing deforestation. 
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The State of the World's Forests 2026
Restoring forests and landscapes: the way forward for a sustainable future

Forest and landscape restoration is essential for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation and food insecurity.

This edition of The State of the World’s Forests examines how forest and landscape restoration can be scaled to deliver lasting benefits for people and the planet.