Zhimin Wu

Dr. Zhimin Wu, Director of the Forestry Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Chairperson of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), has an extensive background in the forestry sector, with decades’ experience in national and international forestry roles. Prior to his appointment at FAO, Dr Wu served as Director-General of the Wetland Management Department of China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA) since 2019. Among other roles at national level, Dr. Wu served as Director General for International Cooperation, Director General for Wildlife Conservation, NFGA of China. At the global level, he also served as Vice Chairperson of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF), President of the COP 14 of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, and Deputy Director General and Board Member of International Bamboo and Rattan Organization (INBAR).