2nd World Forum on Urban Forests

Urban forests and green spaces are key components of sustainable and resilient urban development, providing a wide range of ecosystem goods and services. They play an important role toward the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDG11, which focuses on making cities safe, resilient and sustainable. In 2018, FAO, SISEF, the Politecnico di Milano and the City of Mantova organized the first edition of the World Forum on Urban Forests in Mantova, Italy. Since then, attention to urban forests and trees has been steadily increasing and many cities are taking positive action around the world. The Tree Cities of the World programme that was launched in Mantova has been constantly growing and in 2021, 138 cities were recognized for their achievements. We are pleased to announce that the 2nd edition of WFUF will take place in Washington DC, from 16 to 20 October 2023. The overall theme will be: Greener, Healthier and Happier Cities for All. This theme was chosen to highlight the importance of building inclusive and accessible cities where the goods and services of urban forests and trees are universally available. The aim of the Forum is to continue to highlight positive examples of planning, design and management approaches that cities with diverse cultures, forms, structure and histories have implemented to optimize the contribution that urban forests and green infrastructure can provide in terms of economic development, environmental conservation and resilience, improved social cohesion, and increased public involvement. The 2nd WFUF is being organized by FAO, Arbor Day Foundation, United States Forest Service (USFS), City of Washington, Politecnico di Milano, Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology (SISEF), the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and Smithsonian Institution.

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Industry

Research Services

Company size

2-10 employees

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Type

Nonprofit