CIFOR-ICRAF is taking part in the inaugural CGIAR Science Week! This conference will engage the community of global leaders in research, policy, and development working for a food, nutrition, and climate secure future in active dialogue during plenary sessions focused on harnessing and scaling science and innovation. CIFOR-ICRAF will offer the opportunity to see, first-hand, its transformative innovations improving the lives of communities and to visit its cutting-edge labs to see science in action.
Array ( [0] => Africa/Nairobi )Month: March 2025
International Day of Forests 2025: Forests for Life
This year’s International Day of Forests honors the theme “Forests and Foods”, celebrating the crucial role of forests in food security, nutrition and livelihoods.
The link between forests and food is particularly evident in Asia and the Pacific, where tropical forests alone boast the highest diversity of forest foods globally (over 2 000 species). Millions of people across the region rely on forest foods as their primary source of nutrition, income, and cultural identity. Yet, most of the region’s forest ecosystems and the vital services they provide are under threat from human activity, compromising their livelihoods and food security. Recognizing and strengthening the role of healthy and resilient forests in agrifood systems is key to ensure these vital ecosystems are protected and sustainably managed, so that future generations can enjoy the abundance and nurturing benefits of its forests.
The FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific is pleased to announce the hosting of the online event: “Forests for Life: a sustainable future for forests and food security in Asia and the Pacific” to celebrate this year’s International Day of Forests. The webinar will be held on 21 March 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00 am Bangkok time (GMT+7).
The event will highlight the vital role of forests in food production, security and nutrition by showcasing how they contribute to sustainable and resilient agrifood systems, livelihoods, and biodiversity in Asia and the Pacific, as well as share best practices and innovations from across the region, including successful initiatives in agroforestry, sustainable harvesting, and the integration of traditional knowledge in sustainable management practices.
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