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Caucasian and Central Asian countries join forces for sustainable forestry

… with the big task to build their own systems leading forestry into sustainability. The problems and challenges … and the uncontrolled pressure this puts on the forest. Forests are widely used to collect fuelwood, mushrooms, …

Discontinued Data

… in Transition of Central and Eastern Europe in the Forestry and Forest Products Sector.  This was an initiative … meeting of Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe. The H3 database Links to other sources … Fire Information System (EFFIS) International Forest Fire News (IFFN), published at Global Fire Monitoring Center … …

UNECE and Canada champion forest products for a more sustainable future

… produced wood products, when coupled with sustainable forest management, can ‘build the future’ and contribute to … Canada, for the 76th Session of the UNECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry (COFFI) .  Under the title … emerging bio economy – to ensure Canada remains a global forestry leader well into the future.”  The environmental …

The Strategic Review of the Integrated Programme of Work (IPoW) for ECE COFFI and FAO EFC Expert Workshop on the first draft of IPoW 2018-2021

… Programme of Work (IPoW) for the ECE Committee on Forestry and Forest Industry (COFFI) and the FAO European …

Forest community agrees to take joint action towards greening the economy

… The Rovaniemi Action Plan – a milestone for a sustainable forest sector Rovaniemi, 11 December 2013 - The Rovaniemi … a Green Economy was adopted today by the UNECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry (COFFI) and the FAO European Forestry Commission (EFC). The Action Plan provides a solid …

UNECE and FAO take stock of the state of forests of the Caucasus and Central Asia in first ever study

… The forests of the Caucasus and Central Asia are vital in … you fall in love with forests http://www.fao.org/europe/news/detail-news/en/c/1185945/ Десять фактов, которые …

The Future of Forests –Planted, semi-natural and urban forests to prevail in 300 years

… will be found by a future generation.   But how will the forests look in 300 years? Will there be any left? Will … Environment Day, Dr. Jürgen Blaser, Prof. for International Forestry and Climate Change, Bern University of Applied …

Fashionable Forests at the High Level Political Forum

Forest fashion takes centre stage at the United Nations … on Sustainable Development . As part of the UNECE/FAO Forests for Fashion initiative, together with the Programme … Forests, Cittadellarte Fashion B.E.S.T, and the Sustainably Forestry Initiative, the exhibit highlights the role of …

Side Event "State of Forests of the Caucasus and Central Asia" during the 14th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests

… Side event at the 14th United Nations Forum on Forests on the state of forests of the Caucasus and Central … Presentation Title Presenter PDF Agenda Joint UNECE/FAO Forestry and Timber Section PDF State of Forests of the …

To celebrate the International Year of Forests, UNECE and FAO set up “temporary forest” inside the Palais des Nations building in Geneva

… Geneva To celebrate the International Year of Forests, UNECE and FAO have constructed a “temporary forest” … warmth; to cook our food; to wrap our gifts; or to pass on news. Wood is a remarkably versatile natural material: it … of the park. The exhibition is organized by the UNECE/FAO Forestry and Timber Section, in partnership with the United …

First Meeting of the Informal Network of Experts on Sustainable Urban Forestry

… being particularly vulnerable to its impacts. Trees and forests in and around urban areas are simple and … mitigation, biodiversity, and resilience. Sustainable urban forestry is needed to unlock these benefits, contributing …

Past activities

… policy making (WIPoW Work Area 2) Panel discussion on “Forests and the Circular Economy” was organised during the … Committee on Forests and Forest Industry and FAO European Forestry Commission, Geneva, November 2019 ( background … was organised during the 5th European Forest Week, 2019 ( News release ). Exhibition “Forests for Fashion” was …

Creating a greener economy in Central Asia and the Caucasus with sustainable forests

… A healthy forest sector has a key role to play in “greening” the … for more carbon-intensive and non-renewable materials. Forests prevent environmental degradation due to air and … implement action plans for enhancing the contribution of forestry to a greener economy in selected countries; promote …

Team of Specialists on Monitoring Sustainable Forest Management

… The Team of Specialists on Monitoring Sustainable Forest Management was created to support the implementation … Programme of Work, approved by the ECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry and FAO European Forestry Commission during the Joint Session held in Warsaw, …

UNECE/FAO discuss wood energy on International Day of Forests

… people,” said Mr. Ekrem Yazici, Secretary of the European Forestry Commission at the Food and Agriculture Organization … Ms. Paola Deda, Secretary of the UNECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry. “Forests and Energy” is …

ADVANCING URBAN FORESTRY: A Nature Based Solution for Local and Global Goals

… Urban trees and forests are a proven, cost-effective solution to develop … Expert Network on Urban Nature, and the International Forestry Students Association (IFSA) are collaborating to …

Issue 3 2018

… 5-9 November 2018: 76th Session of the ECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry, Vancouver, Canada, … Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the UNECE/FAO Forestry and Timber Section, in cooperation with the … of the Ministerial Roundtable can be downloaded here . [ news release ] [ meeting website ] Green jobs grow in the …

Green economy

… ones. The green economy agenda recognizes the potential of new sustainable technologies and green sectors to become the … on biological resources, such as those from agriculture, forestry and fisheries. It emphasizes a transition towards … Reference: ECE/FAO 2018, Measuring the Value of Forests in a Green Economy, United Nations Economic …

Workshop on Forests and Water in drylands: A Virtuous Cycle - Information exchange from the Mediterranean to Central Asia

… whole Mediterranean to Central Asia to discuss the nexus forests and water and drylands, with the aim to: Present the … secretariat, in close cooperation with the UNECE/FAO Forestry and Timber Section, the FAO Forest Conservation …

Forests and climate change: An Oscar-winning alliance - Michelle Yeoh on the UN Forest Podcast

… once .”    The latter is the best introduction to our brand-new second UN Forest Podcast episode and its host Michelle … unpacks the unique relationship between climate change and forests in this podcast episode.   Forests harbour 80% of … Forest Podcast is a series produced by the Joint UNECE/FAO Forestry and Timber Section to showcase that the potential …