United Nations Forum on Forests

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Recently, the Global Forest Goals Report 2026 was launched during the 21st session of the United Nations Forum on Forests.

About United Nations Forum on Forests

• It is an intergovernmental body established in 2000 by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). 
• Its objective is to promote sustainable forest management and conservation worldwide.
• Its mandate includes
  • Strengthening long-term political commitment to forests;
  • Facilitating policy dialogue among countries and stakeholders;
  • Promoting international cooperation, including financial and technical support; and
  • Considering future options for international forest policy, including legal frameworks.
• The forum holds annual sessions at the UN Headquarters, alternating between technical discussions (odd years) and policy-level dialogues (even years).
• Members: It is composed of all United Nations Member States and States members of specialised agencies, participating on a full and equal basis.
  • India is a founding member of the UNFF, and continues to play a proactive role in shaping forest-related global policy.
• Headquarters: New York, United States
• It has established the Global Forest Financing Facilitation Network (GFFFN) to facilitate access to and effective use of funding for forests, to share data and best practices.

Source: DTE

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