New Publications on Forest Day at UN Biodiversity Conference
During the Forest and Water Day at the in Cali, Colombia, on 25 October 2024, the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF) Secretariat, in collaboration with the 聽Secretariat and the , launched two key publications.
The first, a joint information note from CBD and UNFF secretariats, titled Towards a coherent forest agenda, outlines a framework for aligning global forest-related efforts, including the UN Strategic Plan for Forests, the , and the This publication marks the first deliverable from the聽joint initiative signed between the UNFF and CBD secretariats in December 2023, aimed at enhancing cooperation to meet the Global Forest Goals (GFGs) and support the KM-GBF.
The second publication, launched by the CPF, emphasizes the critical role of forests in achieving the KM-GBF. It highlights how forest protection, restoration, and sustainable management can contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, helping parties implement the global biodiversity framework effectively.