HYBRID EVENT AT THE IMFN GLOBAL FORUM 2025
Forests, People, Planet: Scaling Local Solutions for Global Impact
Join online from anywhere in the world for free, and follow the event in English, French or Spanish
Online and in Kemptville, ON, Canada
27 MAY
2025
#IamModelForest #ThinkLandscape
Each year, the world loses 4.7 million hectares of forests – an area the size of the Dominican Republic.
Forests cover nearly a third of the Earth’s land area. They store vast amounts of carbon, provide us with food, fuel and materials and offer immeasurable cultural and spiritual value to communities around the world.
But despite our best efforts, the world’s forests are still under threat. So, what more can we do to protect them?
Join us for a hybrid event at the International Model Forest Network (IMFN) Global Forum 2025 to explore local solutions to global challenges.
Discover the role of collaborative and dynamic stewardship and finance in building the restoration economy we need – and find out how you can be a part of it.
EVENT THEMES
Inclusive, equitable and adaptive governance
Discover how governance structures can ensure the inclusion of women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and Afro-Descendants
Climate crisis mitigation and adaptation
Explore ways to mitigate and adapt to forest-related climate risks
Growing the restoration economy
Learn about accessible and equitable landscape finance solutions that support both forests and people
Synergies and integration between global policies and local contexts
Uncover local innovations and best practices to achieve co-benefits alongside multiple global policy goals
Technology and AI
Harness the power of AI tools for forest stewardship and develop community-led AI solutions
Meet some of our past speakers
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Indigenous politician and activist, Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (ABIP)
Brazil -
Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam -
Principal Scientist
CIFOR-ICRAF -
Director & Chapter Coordinator
Ranu Welum Foundation and GLFx Kalimantan -
Water activist, Anishinabek Nation
The Anishinabek Nation -
Senior Scientist and Hub Leader
CIFOR -
CEO and Chairperson, Global Environment Facility
Global Environment Facility -
Author, Educator, Activist, and Founder
Third Act -
Executive Director
Cultural Survival -
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany -
Climate activist and poet -
Minister of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity & Minister for the Civil Service
Luxembourg
Join Forests, People, Planet in person
Join 200 forest leaders at the Kemptville Campus Education and Community Centre, nested within the Eastern Ontario Model Forest on the outskirts of Ottawa.
Why should you join?
Learn
Building on the outcomes of GLF Forests 2025, this event will identify key drivers for successful community-led forest and landscape action, providing actionable insights to inform your work in the field of forest conservation.
Discover
Explore innovative local solutions from Model Forests and other integrated forest management initiatives, including real-world examples demonstrating how successful forest stewardship can contribute to national and global policy goals, offering inspiration and practical guidance.
Network
Connect with youth, scientists, Indigenous Peoples, businesses, policymakers and finance actors, and build collaborative relationships to advance forest stewardship and address global environmental challenges.
All you need to know about forest stewardship
Dive into our top resources to uncover all about these unique ecosystems
Any questions? Get in touch.
Event Content Coordinator
Venetia Galanaki
V.Galanakicifor-icraf[dot]org