The Commission adopts a funding strategy for the implementation of the Global Plan of Action.

The Commission adopts targets, indicators and verifiers for forest genetic resources to be used for monitoring the implementation of the Global Plan of Action.

FAO publishes the Global Plan for Action for the Conservation, Sustainable Use and Development of Forest Genetic Resources, agreed by the Commission at its Fourteenth Regular Session and adopted by the FAO Conference in 2013.

FAO launches the first report on The State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources. The report was prepared based on information provided by 86 countries, outcomes from regional and subregional consultations and information compiled in thematic studies. It constitutes a major step in creating awareness and building the information and knowledge base for action to enhance the conservation and sustainable use of forest genetic resources at national, regional and international levels.

First session of the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Forest Genetic Resources takes place.

The Commission establishes the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Forest Genetic Resources.