The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe celebrated the International Day of Forests with a two-part event.

I. "Forest Talk: Innovation 4 Climate" (10:00 - 11:30, Auditorium (H.200, ground floor), Building H, Palais des Nations, and online): Experts from diverse industries presented ongoing research on innovative applications of wood components.

II. "Glacial Threads: From Forests to Future Textiles" (12:00 - 13:00): A symbolic ceremony involving the unrolling and laying of a glacier fleece made from wood-based fibers onto Michelangelo Pistoletto’s iconic sculpture, "Rebirth." This segment was held outdoors. 

The main event was followed by a reception hosted by the Permanent Mission of Italy. 

For more information contact Secretriat

Event organized with the generous support of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland.