5 reasons why the International Day of Forests matters

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20 March 2025 - This year’s International Day of Forests highlights the vital role of forests in food security, nutrition, and sustainable livelihoods. This year’s theme, “Forests and Foods,” connects forests to global efforts to combat hunger, protect biodiversity, and address climate change.

UN Forum on Forests, 5-9 May

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International Day of Forests, 21 March

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Achieving sustainable forest management remains UN forum’s goal

© UNDP Indonesia. CIWT Project Forest rangers patrol the Gunung Leuser National Park in Indonesia.

6 May 2024 - The 19th session of the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF19) opened on Monday with focus on achieving Global Forest Goals and increasing progress towards sustainable development by 2030. 

“Forests play a pivotal role in addressing the triple planetary crisis”

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3 May 2024 - Forests cover nearly one-third of all land on Earth. They sustain us in numerous ways and are critical in global efforts to address the triple planetary crisis. 

Join us in celebrating forests and innovation!

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19 March 2024 - Forests sustain us in countless ways – from clean air and water to food and medicine, income and livelihoods, and even sustainable fashion. 

International Day of Forests

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UN Forum on Forests, 6-10 May

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5 things you should know about how forests benefit people and planet

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5 May 2023 - This month, the sustainable management of the world’s forests will take centre stage at the United Nations Headquarters in New York...