Outreach Meeting for COP30's Roadmap on Halting and Reversing Deforestation and Forest Degradation by 2030 (UNFF21 Side Event).


Outreach Meeting for COP30's Roadmap on Halting and Reversing Deforestation and Forest Degradation by 2030.

The Roadmap aims to identify the main drivers of deforestation and forest degradation, propose practical policy and financial solutions, and highlight gaps requiring stronger international cooperation. It contributes to implementing key outcomes of the Paris Agreement's Global Stocktake.Discussions emphasized the critical role of forests in maintaining climate stability, supporting ecosystems, securing water and food systems, and sustaining the livelihoods of indigenous peoples and local communities.The event outlined key thematic pillars of the Roadmap, including:
Understanding drivers of deforestation and scalable solutions
  • Strengthening policy, legal, and institutional frameworks
  • Promoting conservation, restoration, and sustainable forest management
  • Expanding financial mechanisms, including carbon markets
  • Enhancing international cooperation and capacity building

Participants also reviewed existing initiatives and shared early ideas on governance and financing tools. The session served as a platform to gather feedback from Member States and stakeholders to refine priorities and ensure the Roadmap is practical, inclusive, and action-oriented ahead of COP31.The format combined expert presentations with moderated discussion, featuring representatives from major forest regions, UN agencies, and the COP30 Presidency.
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