How can forests build social and economic resilience?

In a world facing rapid and unpredictable changes due to the climate and biodiversity crises, resilience has become a crucial policy focus. Forests and trees contribute significantly to social and economic resilience by providing emergency safety nets, employment, income, essential products, protection against extreme weather and spaces for physical and mental well-being.
In this session, discover the findings from a global scientific assessment on forests for social and economic resilience by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) in the frame of the CPF’s Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) initiative.