The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) was established in 2000 by the United Nations to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues and it is celebrated on May 22.  Forests are among the most important biodiversity repositories and home to about 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity. In particular, the forest-water nexus...

Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship of forests is intrinsically related to their guardianship of water resources. The conservation and sustainable management of our forests is crucial to ensure the maintenance of their functions, services and interconnections. A recent report by FAO and FILAC (Fund for the Development of Indigenous peoples of Latin America...

By investing in forest-water NBS that are locally appropriate, can we cost-effectively accelerate progress on climate commitments, while also building resilient communities and economies? That was discussed at the webinar organized by the Forest-Water Champions Network. Find here the lessons learned from this event.

    It is estimated that in the last 30 years, 420 million hectares of forest have been lost through conversion to other land uses. Deforestation and forest degradation continue to take place at alarming rates. This, in turn, has a significant impact on the ecosystem services that forests provide....

FAO has launched a new online tool that will help people better monitor, measure, and manage the relationship between forests and water.The Forest and Landscape Water Ecosystem Services (FL-WES) Tool is available to everyone, from local governments implementing regional projects to individuals interested in improving their management practices