International Day of Forests and Trees

 The  twentieth session of the UN Forum on Forests  (5 -9 May 2025) will focus on  accelerating progress towards Global Forest Goals 1, 3, and 5 — addressing deforestation, expanding sustainably managed forests , and  strengthening forest governance . Item 3 and its sub items (a) to (f), items 4, 5 & 6 (Factual correction to the UNFF20 Chair's summary**) Item 7. Date and venue for the twenty first session of the Forum. Item 8. Provisional agenda for the twenty first session of the Forum. Item 9. Adoption of the report of the Forum on its twentieth session First meeting of the twenty first session of the Forum (For the sole purpose of holding elections (if needed) The  UN Forum on Forests  is a functional commission of the  UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)  with universal membership. Since its establishment in 2000, the Forum has set many milestones including the first UN Forest Instrument in 2007, the  Global Forest Financing ...

 The  twentieth session of the UN Forum on Forests  (5 -9 May 2025) will focus on  accelerating progress towards Global Forest Goals 1, 3, and 5 — addressing deforestation, expanding sustainably managed forests , and  strengthening forest governance . Item 6: Emerging Issues.  Panel discussion on dryland forests. (General discussion on Item 6). The  UN Forum on Forests  is a functional commission of the  UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)  with universal membership. Since its establishment in 2000, the Forum has set many milestones including the first UN Forest Instrument in 2007, the  Global Forest Financing Facilitation Network (GFFFN)  in 2015, and adoption of the first  UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030  and its six  Global Forest Goals  in 2017. Related Documents  United Nations Forum on Forests » Forum  and  UNFF20- Provisional Organization of Work Watch the (9th meeting) UN Forum on F...

 The  twentieth session of the UN Forum on Forests  (5 -9 May 2025) will focus on  accelerating progress towards Global Forest Goals 1, 3, and 5 — addressing deforestation, expanding sustainably managed forests , and  strengthening forest governance . Item 4. Progress in the implementation of the outcomes of the IAF midterm review  Presentation of the Information Paper on the workload, gaps and needs of the UNFFS (General discussion on Item 4) Item 5. Forum Trust Fund  Introduction of Secretariat Note (E/CN.18/2025/6) (General discussion on Item 5) The  UN Forum on Forests  is a functional commission of the  UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)  with universal membership. Since its establishment in 2000, the Forum has set many milestones including the first UN Forest Instrument in 2007, the  Global Forest Financing Facilitation Network (GFFFN)  in 2015, and adoption of the first  UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030  an...

 The  twentieth session of the UN Forum on Forests  (5 -9 May 2025) will focus on accelerating progress towards Global Forest Goals 1, 3, and 5—addressing deforestation, expanding sustainably managed forests, and strengthening forest governance. Item 3 (f) Monitoring, assessment and reporting:  Introduction of Secretariat Note (E/CN.18/2025/5) - Voluntary national reports - Next Global Forest Goals Report - Report on the outcome of Global Workshop on capacity building for reporting - Global core set of forest related indicators (General discussion on Item 3(f). The  UN Forum on Forests  is a functional commission of the  UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)  with universal membership. Since its establishment in 2000, the Forum has set many milestones including the first UN Forest Instrument in 2007, the  Global Forest Financing Facilitation Network (GFFFN)  in 2015, and adoption of the first  UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030 ...

Panel discussion entitled " Call for Action for Dryland Forests " on the sidelines of the 20th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests. The 20th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF20) presents a pivotal opportunity to tackle the critical issues surrounding land degradation, particularly in dryland areas , which cover about 41% of the Earth's land surface and are home to approximately 2.5 billion people, about 25 percent of the global population. Over 50 percent of these populations rely on agriculture for their livelihoods, primarily producing staples like millet, sorghum, and various pulses. However, agricultural productivity in drylands is hindered by challenges such as low soil fertility, high evaporation rates, and erratic rainfall patterns. The competition for limited land resources between the agricultural and forestry sectors further complicates this issue, often leading to conflicts over land use priorities. In December 2024, during the ...

This side event of the 20th session of the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF20) will highlight concrete actions taken by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) in support of Global Forest Goals 1, 3, and 5 through its Joint Initiatives. Related Documents:  Concept Note . Watch the Joining Forces for Forests: CPF Joint Action to Advance Global Forest Goals (UNFF20 Side Event)! Side Events

The twentieth session of the UN Forum on Forests (5 -9 May 2025) will focus on accelerating progress towards Global Forest Goals 1, 3, and 5—addressing deforestation, expanding sustainably managed forests, and strengthening forest governance. Item 3 (e). Means of implementation  Introduction of Secretariat Note (E/CN.18/2025/4) (General discussion on Item 3 (e) Panel discussion on: Significance of a global hub on data, information, and knowledge on forest financing opportunities and best practices; and the role of GFFFN Clearing House. (interactive discussion) The  UN Forum on Forests  is a functional commission of the  UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)  with universal membership. Since its establishment in 2000, the Forum has set many milestones including the first UN Forest Instrument in 2007, the  Global Forest Financing Facilitation Network (GFFFN)  in 2015, and adoption of the first  UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030  and its six...

    The twentieth session of the UN Forum on Forests (5 -9 May 2025) will focus on accelerating progress towards Global Forest Goals 1, 3, and 5—addressing deforestation, expanding sustainably managed forests, and strengthening forest governance . Item 3(d). Implementation of the communication and outreach strategy of the UNSPF, including activities regarding the IDF 2025  Brief presentation by UNFFS General discussion on item 3(d)) Item 3. Technical Discussions on the implementation of the UN Strategic Plan for Forests (UNSPF) Panel discussion on: Valuing forest's ecosystems in national policy and strategy; the experiences, challenges, and the way forward (Interactive discussions) The UN Forum on Forests is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) with universal membership. Since its establishment in 2000, the Forum has set many milestones including the first UN Forest Instrument in 2007, the Global Forest Financing Facilitation Network (GFFFN...

 The twentieth session of the UN Forum on Forests (5 -9 May 2025) will focus on accelerating progress towards Global Forest Goals 1, 3, and 5 — addressing deforestation, expanding sustainably managed forests, and strengthening forest governance . Item 3(c). Interlinkages between the GFGs … SDGs under review by the HLPF in 2025 and 2026, the UNFCCC & the Paris Agreement, CBD & KMGBF …, and the UNCCD, including the LDNTSP, & other international forest-related developments.  Bureau input to HLPF 2025 (UNFF20 Chair)  SDGs under review of HLPF 2026  Outcome of IUFRO Congress, COPs of Rio Conventions (by CBD, UNFCCC & UNCCD Secretariats), TFFF (Brazil)  GA forest related resolutions at its 79th session  Announcement of forest related initiatives by UNFF members & partners, e.g.: Austria's sustainable forest-based bioeconomy (General discussion on items 3(c)) The  UN Forum on Forests  is a functional commission of the  UN Economic and Social Cou...

20th session of the UN Forest Forum - Side Event. Watch restoring Degraded Forest Landscapes: India's Approach to Sustainable Forest Management and Climate Resilience (UNFF20 Side Event)

The twentieth session of the UN Forum on Forests (5 -9 May 2025) will focus on accelerating progress towards Global Forest Goals 1, 3, and 5 — addressing deforestation, expanding sustainably managed forests , and strengthening forest governance . Item 3: Technical discussion on implementation of UNSPF Presentation: Policy brief on UNFF20 thematic priorities Item 3 (a) Contributions of members of the Forum to implementing the 2017-2030 UNSPF: (i) Report on the outcomes of the CLIs (ii)New announcements of VNCs (iii)Updates on VNCs and their follow up related to the thematic priorities  Report of the CLI by the Congo (tbc) (General discussion on items 3 (a),3 (a) (i), (ii) & (iii)) Item 3(b) Contributions of and enhanced cooperation with partners to achieving the thematic priorities:  Introduction of Secretariat Note (E/CN.18/2025/3) (i) Contributions of the CPF, its member organizations & the UN system to achieving the thematic priorities; progress on the workplan of the Part...

The twentieth session of the UN Forum on Forests (5 -9 May 2025) will focus on accelerating progress towards Global Forest Goals 1, 3, and 5—addressing deforestation, expanding sustainably managed forests, and strengthening forest governance. - Opening statements - Election of officers - Item 1 - Adoption of the agenda and other organizational matters - Item 2 (E/CN.18/2025/1) - Technical discussions on the implementation of the United Nations strategic plan for forests 2017-2030, Contributions of members of the Forum to implementing the United Nations strategic plan for forests 2017-2030, Report on the outcomes of the country-led initiatives, New announcements of voluntary national contributions, Updates on voluntary national contributions and their follow-up related to the thematic priorities, Interlinkages between the global forest goals and targets and the Sustainable Development Goals under review by the high-level political forum on sustainable development in 2025 and 2026, the U...

In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the founding of the United Nations, Hibakujumoku (Atomic bomb survivor tree) will be planted in the UN Staff Garden as a symbol of peace and resilience for the people and the planet .The ceremony will be attended by the President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, H.E. Philemon Yang; the Permanent Representative of Japan to the UN, H.E. Ambassador Kazuyuki Yamazaki; and the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Under-Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu. Watch the UN Tree Planting Ceremony to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of founding of the United Nations, and the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki!