GLF Forests 2025

24–25 April 2025

Bonn, Germany, and online

HYBRID CONFERENCE

GLF Forests 2025: Defining the Next Decade of Action

Join in Bonn, Germany, or online from anywhere in the world

We can’t solve the climate crisis without forests – but will forests survive in our warming world?

This year, Brazil will host the COP30 climate conference in the heart of the Amazon rainforest – putting the spotlight on one of the world’s most important tropical environments, a biodiversity hotspot and globally important carbon sink.

But the world’s forests are increasingly under threat – both from deforestation and from the climate crisis itself. The Amazon rainforest is on the brink of a tipping point. 

The next decade will be crucial for our forests. What do we need to do to save them before it’s too late?

Following last year’s COP29 in Azerbaijan, join us on the road from Baku to Belém along with 1,000 experts, practitioners, policymakers and grassroots leaders from around the world, to lay the foundations for a resilient, productive and just future for forests.

Tickets are now available to attend online, and in-person ticket details will be released shortly. Stay tuned!

Key themes

Taking stock

The state and future of forests

Policies

Forest policies for resilience and climate change mitigation

Carbon

Forest carbon and biodiversity markets, blue carbon, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and private sector engagement

Rights

Indigenous Peoples, forest communities and just transition

Bioeconomy

The future forest basis for food, carbon and biomass-based products

Politics

Forest politics

Transparency

Trust, accountability, and responsibility for actions

Meet some of our past speakers

Join us online or in Bonn, Germany

Join us online from the comfort of your home or in person in Bonn at the CIFOR-ICRAF office, located in the beautiful Rheinaue Leisure Park.

Please note that in-person tickets are not currently available. More details will be shared soon – stay tuned!

All you need to know about forests

Our top resources on these crucial ecosystems

Host a session, suggest a speaker or sponsor the event – get in touch!

Event Coordinator

Judith Marie Sonneck

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Event Content Coordinator

Venetia Galanaki

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Event Communication Coordinator

Elena Matviichuk

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The 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium

The 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium, as it happened

In Cali, Colombia, and online, we gathered over 2,000 participants from 108 countries, along with almost 100 speakers and 91 global and local partner organizations, at the 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium, Rewarding Nature: A Roadmap to Finance the Biodiversity Plan.

Held alongside the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16), the global event explored how to fund efforts to stem and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

Missed the event? You’re in luck – all hybrid and online sessions are now available to stream on demand.

VIDEOS

News

PHOTOS

Recap: the Biodiversity COP16

What’s your vision for Earth?

From 21–31 October 2024, the GLF team was in Cali, Colombia to cover this year’s UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) and watch world leaders hash out the next steps for the Global Biodiversity Framework.

PAST GLF INVESTMENT CASE SYMPOSIA

GLF–Luxembourg Finance for Nature 2023

GLF Climate 2021

GLF Luxembourg 2019

GLF Washington, D.C. 2018

GLF London 2016

GLF London 2015

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OFAC Hybrid Forum: What is the State of Central African Forests?

The forests of Central Africa are vital, but how do we protect them?

On 20 June 2024, over 700 participants from 77 countries, including experts, practitioners and policymakers gathered to discuss the challenges faced by the Congo Basin and how to address them using the latest data-driven strategies.


Here’s what we learned from OFAC Hybrid Forum, showing why it’s so vital that we protect and restore forests.

Meet the speakers

Explore the event themes

Solutions and latest knowledge

Solutions and latest knowledge

Discover solutions and the latest knowledge shared by experts and practitioners working in forest information management in Central Africa.

Engaging policymakers

Engaging policymakers

Explore the critical role of research in advancing sustainable development and facilitating ecological transitions, emphasizing the importance of data collection, processing and validation in forest and environmental contexts.

Technology

Technology

Reflect on the evolution of technology and its implications for data generation and dissemination in forest and environmental contexts, and consider future opportunities to ensure that emerging technologies are leveraged to enhance data collection, processing and dissemination.

Partnerships

Partnerships

Build partnerships and identify collaboration opportunities with key stakeholders to highlight the significance of Congo Basin forests, emphasizing their crucial role in climate regulation and their impact on the livelihoods of dependent populations.

REGISTRATION

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Join OFAC Hybrid Forum in Bonn, Germany

Join us in person in Bonn at the GLF Secretariat, located in the beautiful Rheinaue Leisure Park right next to the Bonn Climate Change Conference venue.

COLLABORATION PARTNERS

Contacts

Any questions? Get in touch

Judith Sonneck

GLF Global Conferences and Events Outreach Coordinator

j.sonneckcifor-icraf[dot]org

Journalists

Are you working on a story about the Central African rainforests or looking for fresh ideas? Reach out to Kelly Quintero at k.quintero@cifor-icraf.org to explore story angles, connect with experts in the science, practices, and policies of the world’s second-largest forests, or join the event online from anywhere in the globe or in person if you are in Bonn, Germany.

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GLF Africa 2024: Greening the African Horizon

GLF AFRICA 2024: GREENING THE AFRICAN HORIZON

The GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference, as it happened

Hosted in Nairobi, Kenya, and online, the GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference: Greening the African Horizon united 3,555 participants from 119 countries, along with 110 speakers and 69 global and local partner organizations, to forge a prosperous and sustainable future for Africa’s land- and seascapes, powered by local solutions. The global event reached 189 million people via social media and media channels, with more than 2.5 million engagements.

Across 37 plenaries, expert sessions, side events, networking sessions and inspirational talks, the conference sparked vibrant conversations on local solutions to the global climate and ecological crises in 2024.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

VIDEOS

News

PHOTOS

#GLFAfrica Photography Awards Summary

Celebrating Africa’s diverse landscapes and highlighting locally-led landscape solutions

Photographers from all over the world submitted amazing photos showcasing Africa’s diverse peoples and their way of life across the continent’s varied landscapes. Meet the winners of the GLF Africa 2024 Photography Awards!

Past editions of GLF Africa

GLF Nairobi 2023

GLF Africa 2022

GLF Africa 2021

GLF Accra 2019

GLF Nairobi 2018

2024 African Youth Storytelling Contest

What young Africans want the world to know

We received hundreds of stories that paint a picture of hope and resilience in the face of the mounting climate and biodiversity crises, showcasing the diverse and inspiring narratives of Africa’s youth. Congratulations to all the winners of the 2024 African Youth Storytelling Contest!

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GLF Peatlands 2024 Hybrid Conference

GLF Peatlands 2024:
The Climate Solution We Forgot

Missed the conference?
Explore the latest insights on peatland conservation in an interactive event report.

Alongside the Bonn Climate Change Conference

#GLFPeatlands

06 June 2024

Are you attending the Bonn Climate Change Conference?

Join us in person in Bonn at the GLF Secretariat, located in the beautiful Rheinaue Leisure Park right next to the Bonn Climate Change Conference venue.

What happened at GLF Peatlands 2024

On 6 June 2024, 1,300 participants from 118 countries, 41 speakers and more than 30 global and local partner organizations united to give peatlands the attention they deserve. 


Here’s what happened at the event!

Event concept

Meet the speakers

Are you attending the Bonn Climate Change Conference? 

or tune in online from wherever you are in the world!

Event themes

State of peatland knowledge

Dive deep into the various schools of peatland science from across the globe, and uncover the vital role of peatlands in climate-resilient and biodiverse landscapes. Explore the latest techniques in the conservation, restoration and sustainable management of peatlands.

Policy perspectives

Dissect the myriad national strategies and initiatives aimed at mapping and managing peatlands. We’ll navigate the complexities of implementation, learn from effective actions against degradation and chart pathways for successful policies.

Communities and livelihoods

Learn the cultural significance of peatlands and the challenges and opportunities of integrating Indigenous wisdom into restoration practices. Learn about participatory approaches that honor traditional land uses while achieving conservation goals.

Money talk

Discover innovative finance models, blended mechanisms and the role of the private sector in driving peatland conservation. Learn how to make the investment case for peatland conservation – and how to market it.

Event partners

REGISTRATION

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The original GLF Peatlands

In 2017, 400 people gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia, to push for the sustainable  management of peatlands around the world. Find out what happened at GLF: Peatlands Matter and how it set the scene for this year’s event.

Any questions? Get in touch.

Venetia Galanaki

Events Project Officer

v.galanakicifor-icraf[dot]org

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Restoration Experiences Digital Forum

Restoration Experiences Digital Forum

Sharing the view from the ground and connecting across landscapes

Interpretation in English, Spanish and French

The digital forum is hosted by:

Restoration Experiences Digital Forum

Sharing the view from the ground and connecting across landscapes

Please join us via Zoom to follow the event in Spanish, Portuguese or French, and ask questions.

Please follow these instructions during the digital forum:
  • Please ensure that communication is conducted in a respectful manner, with particular consideration to avoid marginalization or exclusion
  • Use Chat to introduce yourself and share comments.
  • Ask questions using the Q&A function
  • Click Interpretation to choose your preferred language between English, Spanish, Portuguese and French

 

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Restoration Experiences Digital Forum

Sharing the view from the ground and connecting across landscapes

The digital forum is hosted by:

WHEN

21 November 2023

TIME

14:00–17:00 UTC

WHERE

Online

SOCIAL

#ThinkLandscape

At this digital forum, learn how we can protect our food, water, carbon stocks and biodiversity by restoring landscapes.

The climate and biodiversity crises are already affecting people and landscapes around the world. But there’s one natural remedy that can tackle them both: restoring degraded and damaged landscapes.

There are already countless restoration projects that are turning degraded landscapes into beacons of hope and resilience. On 21 November, you’ll have the chance to get to know some of these projects and meet the people behind them.

Discover how local restoration projects are reshaping landscapes globally, and get inspired to start your own!

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Agenda

14:00–14:15

Opening remarks

  • Director General
    Nature Conservation and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, German Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUV)
14:15–16:00

Harvesting restoration experiences

At its core, this digital forum is a space to explore insights from restoration projects around the world. For this session, we have invited restoration project representatives to share their experiences and lessons learned.

Through a series of presentations, we will explore key lessons from the following focus areas that are crucial to landscape restoration:

  • Capacity development
  • Monitoring impact
  • Collaboration and multi-stakeholder approaches
  • Access to markets and livelihood development

After these presentations, our panel of experts will discuss the insights shared and draw conclusions.

Project representatives

Expert panel

16:00–16:45

How policy and finance can support restoration

This session will feature a panel discussion focusing on policy advocacy and restoration funding. Building on the presentations in the previous session, the panel will discuss what is working and assess what is missing in restoration projects today.

16:45–17:00

Closing statement and announcement of the 2024 Restoration Stewards

Join us as we announce the next cohort of Restoration Stewards – youth restoration practitioners who will receive funding, mentorship and training to grow their projects next year.

MEET OUR SPEAKERS

ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE DIGITAL FORUM

EXPLORE RELEVANT RESOURCES

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Finance for Nature Digital Forum

Please join us via Zoom to follow the event in Spanish, Portuguese or French, and ask questions.

Please follow these instructions during the digital forum:
  • Please ensure that communication is conducted in a respectful manner, with particular consideration to avoid marginalization or exclusion
  • Use Chat to introduce yourself and share comments.
  • Ask questions using the Q&A function
  • Click Interpretation to choose your preferred language between English, Spanish, Portuguese and French

 

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Finance for Nature Digital Forum

Investing in Equitable Futures

In Latin America and the Caribbean

Interpretation in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French

The digital forum is hosted by:

WHEN

13 July 2023

TIME

9:00–11:45 UTC-5 (Lima, Bogota, Quito)

WHERE

Online

SOCIAL

#LuxFinance4Nature #ThinkLandscape

At this digital forum, discover how finance can join forces with nature across Latin America and the Caribbean.

No one knows the land better than rural communities – yet the local people receive just a tiny fraction of climate finance. It’s time to work together to steward our planet for generations to come.

On 13 July, join the Luxembourg–GLF Finance for Nature platform to explore ways to support the stewardship of local communities and enterprises in Latin America and the Caribbean through sustainable finance. 

This event will bring together community representatives, business leaders, financiers, policymakers and scientists to discuss how we can raise and equitably distribute funds for sustainable land use at the grassroots level.

Agenda

9:00–11:45 UTC-5 (Lima, Bogota, Quito)

09:00–09:10

Opening statement

  • Advisor on International Climate Finance
    Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development of Luxembourg
09:10–10:10

Promoting sustainable agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean

Join us for a discussion on how corporates, local communities, NGOs, policymakers and other stakeholders can work together to promote and implement sustainable agricultural practices in Latin America and the Caribbean. Listen in as local and global experts share their experiences and insights on how to create effective, equitable, and culturally appropriate sustainable value chains that benefit smallholder farmers and promote sustainability.

Moderator
Speakers
10:10–10:15

Meet and support local communities in Latin America

Join this session to discover the incredible work of our eight Latin American GLFx chapters dedicated to sustainable, integrated landscape management and learn how you can get involved.

10:15–10:50

Dragons’ Den

In this session, investment-ready projects presenting nature-based solutions in Latin America and the Caribbean will pitch their work to investors, who will ask questions and share feedback in a Dragons’ Den format.

Moderator

Project developers

Judges

10:50–11:40

How can climate finance reach Indigenous Peoples?

Discover how place-based, thematic and impact-first funds can drive direct investments on the ground. Learn about the importance of upholding Indigenous knowledge, values and rights and fair benefit-sharing agreements in nature-based solutions finance. Join us to discuss the agency and ethical considerations of investors in accelerating capital flow for urgent climate and impact goals.

Moderator

Speakers

11:40–11:45

Closing statement

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