Seoul/Rome- Global leaders going into a raft of meetings affecting the planet’s future must hear the message that forests and trees are vital to green recovery and building more resilient economies and societies, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the Uni...

Seoul/Rome - With the world facing multiple crises including, COVID-19, conflicts, climate crisis and biodiversity loss, our forests can help us recover from their impact, but only if we step up action to unlock their potential. In a key report launched today, the

Role of forests in combating climate change on agenda in Seoul

With the world facing multiple crises, including COVID-19, conflicts, climate change and loss of biodiversity, our forests and trees can help us overcome some of the impact of these challenges if we step up action to unlock their potential.. And there is an urgent need for ...

Explore the full programme of the XV World Forestry Congress. With over 190 events and six sub-themes, this Congress welcomes a broad participation from all regions and sectors, including the public and private sector, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, scientific b...

Through the WFC forest change-maker competition, 60 young people from over 35 countries spread across the world submitted a short video showcasing how they are positively impacting their communities and forest ecosystems.

Like the five Olympic rings, the Tokyo 2020 Games sustainability concept has five pillars: to use 100% renewable energy and to work towards zero carbon emissions; to aim for zero waste by reusing or recycling 99% of procured goods and adhering to the Sustainable Sourcing Code; to focus on the nat...

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