UNECE/FAO Forests

#ForestDay celebrations at the United Nations Office at Geneva starts tomorrow! Join us at 12:30 to explore the essential link between forests and healthy diets. Plus, you'll have the chance to discover a range of forest-grown foods from countries such as #Armenia, #Moldova, #Poland, #Switzerland, #Tajikistan, #Türkiye, and #Uzbekistan! 🔗 Register now for in-person attendance: https://lnkd.in/eGzpVbdt 💻 Can’t make it in person? Don’t worry! You can tune in online: https://lnkd.in/eiRtj4kG

HAPPENING TODAY: Fifth Meeting of the Trees in Dry Cities Coalition - Integrating Urban Trees into Policy and Plans Since its launch at COP28 UAE, the Trees in Dry Cities Coalition has made significant progress in advancing its #ActionPlan, focusing on key areas for effective implementation. Join us today for an insightful session where we will: ✅ Discuss the technical guide for integrating #urbanforestry into national planning ✅ Assess the progress of the Action Plan and explore next steps ✅ Share key takeaways from the #finance stream webinar 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eUb3gqkB

📢 🚨Starting soon: Unlocking Investment for Greener, Resilient Cities In just a few hours, join us to explore: - How to effectively integrate #urbantrees and #forests into #city planning. - Financing strategies and mechanisms that support their growth, implementation, and long-term care. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from experts and unlock new opportunities for greener cities. Join us online: https://lnkd.in/eUCaFmmQ EBRD, European Investment Bank (EIB), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), The World Bank, Helen Toxopeus, Marshall Geck, Boris van Zanten, Paola Agostini #Urbanforests #sustainability #greencities #climateaction #NatureBasedSolutions

#Trees and #forests in and around #cities offer vital benefits, but their lack of traditional revenue streams makes it challenging to secure #funding. Join us this Thursday, 13 March, to explore new ways to invest in greener, resilient cities. Hear from leading experts and development banks on building an urban forest finance pipeline. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eUCaFmmQ EBRD, European Investment Bank (EIB), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), The World Bank, Helen Toxopeus, Marshall Geck, Boris van Zanten, Paola Agostini #Urbanforests #sustainability #greencities #climateaction #NatureBasedSolutions

#Trees and #forests in and around #cities offer vital benefits, but their lack of traditional revenue streams makes it challenging to secure #funding. Join us this Thursday, 13 March, to explore new ways to invest in greener, resilient cities. Hear from leading experts and development banks on building an urban forest finance pipeline. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eUCaFmmQ EBRD, European Investment Bank (EIB), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), The World Bank, Helen Toxopeus, Marshall Geck, Boris van Zanten, Paola Agostini #Urbanforests #sustainability #greencities #climateaction #NatureBasedSolutions

Mark your calendars for our upcoming event ! We are organising an event at the 2025 Regional Forum for Sustainable Development.    Women Leading Change : Shaping a Sustainable Future in Fashion.     The UN Alliance For Sustainable Fashion will bring together women entrepreneurs in fashion from different regions and countries to discuss how their solutions and innovations drive positive change while addressing social and environmental issues, particularly in marginalized and rural communities.     📍Join us on April 2nd, from 13h15 to 14h45 CET - at Palais des Nations or online via teams.   Registration link in our bio.  P.S. Don't miss out on the Ethical Fashion Initiative pop-up store. More details soon!       *  An event of @unfashionalliance, organised by @ethicalfashion, UNECE/FAO Forests, International Labour Organization, UNIDO, @UNCCD and UN Partnerships.    Side Event at the 2025 @UNECE Regional Forum on #SustainableDevelopment. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/eGT5wzV2

Want to share your latest forest project or event? Whether it’s a report, publication, or exciting announcement - let the forest community know! Send your contribution to the Forest Information Billboard by 21 March and get your announcement featured! Submit here: https://lnkd.in/eq9yk7UE #newsletter #forestry #announcement #news

Join us in celebrating the International Day of Forests with an exciting "Learn & Taste" event! Discover how #forests contribute to nutrition and #food security, while enjoying a variety of forest-grown products from across the world. Don't miss out – sign up today: https://lnkd.in/eGzpVbdt #ForestDay

#DYK? Buildings are estimated to be responsible for 21% of global #greenhousegas emissions. Of this, 57% comes from offsite #electricity and #heat, 24% from onsite #emissions, and 18% from #cement and #steel production. Our new "Policy guidelines: Low Carbon Construction in Cities" lays out the path forward for #SustainableUrbanDevelopment, outlining a range of #policy options to further enhance the use of #wood as a key #lowcarbon construction material: https://lnkd.in/eZkiNMPD

#ForestDegradation is a global challenge, reducing forests' ability to provide vital services like #carbonstorage, #biodiversity, and #soil health. Both human activities - such as unsustainable #logging and land use - and natural disturbances contribute to this decline. So, how can we address this? Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) offers a solution. By restoring degraded #forests and #landscapes, FLR helps to reverse the damage caused by #degradation, strengthening ecological #resilience and ensuring sustainable productivity. It also enhances #foodsecurity and supports the mitigation of #climatechange by sequestering carbon. FLR is a holistic approach that actively involves local #communities in restoring ecosystems, making sure that forests continue to provide essential services for generations to come. The National Policy Guiding Principles (NPGP) provide a framework to help countries design effective restoration strategies for long-term impact: https://lnkd.in/e-QhSMvP