International Day of Forests and Trees

This year's theme, " Forests and Foods ," highlights the role forests play in ensuring global food security, sustaining livelihoods, and promoting biodiversity. Forests provide a rich variety of food sources , including fruits, nuts, seeds, mushrooms, honey, and wild meat, which are essential for the nutrition and well-being of billions of people, particularly Indigenous and forest-dependent communities. The event at UN Headquarters will bring together policymakers, researchers, civil society, Indigenous leaders, youth, and major international organizations to discuss innovative and traditional ways forests contribute to food security and sustainable agriculture . The program includes high-level opening remarks, a panel discussion featuring global experts, and statements from member states and stakeholders. Through this observance, we aim to raise awareness, promote sustainable forest management , and encourage action to protect the crucial relationship between forests a...

Protecting and restoring our forests is 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆: the well-being of the planet and future generations depends on them.  

Forests are more than just trees. They play a vital role in human survival and help provide a rich variety of food sources essential for the nutrition & well-being of billions of people. Strong synergies between SDG 13 and forests can drive investment in sustainable forest management, forest restoration and forest conservation.  Celebrate the Forests on Friday’s  March 21st, International Day of Forests. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)