Forests are running out of time. How can we save them?
12 May 2026 - The new Global Forest Goals Report 2026, launching this month, will reveal just how much ground we've lost and what it will take to turn the tide before 2030. We spoke with UN DESA’s expert Shyam Paudel about the report and what we can do to reverse course.
Latest Global Forest Goals Report 2026 reveals progress, but not at scale needed to achieve Sustainable Development Goals by 2030
11 May 2026 - With less than five years remaining to 2030—and forests, a key driver of climate resilience, livelihoods and food security, under threat— the United Nations today launched The Global Forest Goals Report 2026, calling for forests to remain at the centre of policy and investment decisions.
5 ways forests drive inclusive and resilient economies
18 March 2026 - In 2026, the theme for the International Day of Forests, Forests and Economies, draws attention to the essential role forests play in sustaining global and national economies.
5 reasons why the International Day of Forests matters
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.
Achieving sustainable forest management remains UN forum’s goal
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”
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.