UNITED NATIONS FORUM ON FORESTS

Forests are a key component of sustaining life on land, but they are currently threatened by anthropogenic activities that cause climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) aims to develop new socioeconomic initiatives to effectively recover and preserve terrestrial ecosystems for a more sustainable future.

Topic 1 will focus on reversing the loss of forest coverage through the enhancement of agricultural practices, reforestation initiatives, and protection against illegal logging. Additionally, public policies relating to land use, property rights, and afforestation initiatives will be explored, as they are part of a multifaceted solution for loss of livelihoods in rural communities and increase of carbon emissions. Topic 2 will pertain to sustainable methods of forest management, which includes debate on international law for forest conservation, scientific data collection for monitoring forests, and climate resilience for forest management. It is with great hope that these discussions will lead to multifaceted resolutions that protect biodiversity, incorporate Indigenous rights into forest management systems, and utilize technological innovations to improve the ecological health of forests around the world.