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
Each year, the world loses 4.7 million hectares of forests – an area the size of the Dominican Republic.
What can we do now to protect them?
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.
But despite our best efforts, the world’s forests are still under threat.
Luckily, communities around the world are taking control by restoring and revitalizing their local landscapes – and they need your support to take their work to the next level.
Join us for a hybrid event at the International Model Forest Network (IMFN) Global Forum 2025 to explore how.
Discover the role of collaborative and dynamic stewardship, agroforestry 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 speakers
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CEO,CIFOR-ICRAF and Director General, ICRAF
CIFOR-ICRAF -
Research Associate, Restoration Policy and Biodiversity
World Resources Institute -
Sionaid Eggett
Operations Manager
Ontario Woodlot Association and Eastern Ontario Model Forest -
Co-Founder
Prakheti Agrologics -
Managing Director
Terra Global Capital -
Senior Strategic Advisor
RECOFTC and RMFN-Asia Secretariat -
Co-founder, Salumayag Youth Collective for Forests and GLFx Bukidnon
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Senior Advisor
Canadian Forest Service (CFS), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) -
Senior Programme Officer
IUCN -
Director of Africa
CIFOR-ICRAF -
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Senior Program Manager
EcoAgriculture Partners -
Co-Founder School Food Forest Initiative and 2025 Forests Restoration Steward
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Co-Chair of the Latin American Model Forest Network and Gender and Social Equity Specialist
World Resources Institute -
Director General of the Trade, Economic and Industry Branch
Canadian Forest Service at Natural Resources Canada -
Coordinator of GLFx Nairobi
GLF -
Forestry Officer
FAO Global Fire Management Hub -
Conservation Specialist
WWF-Brazil -
Media Relations Coordinator
Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) -
Conservationist and Storyteller
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Collaborative Partnership on Forest
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity -
Science Lead
GainForest -
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Coordinator in Peru
Governors for Climate & Forest (GCF) Task Force -
Founder & Director
Ranu Welum Foundation -
Founder and Executive Director
Photographers without Borders -
Senior Forestry Officer
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) -
Head of Governance Programme
European Forest Institute (EFI) -
Biodiversity Conservator & Volunteer
Biodiversity Rescue Club (BRC), Nigeria. -
André Nunes
Associate researcher
Instituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas and Coordinator, Pantanal Model Forest -
Coordinator at Monte Alegre Foundation and Biodiversity Lead at Nativas, and GLFx Espinal Cordoba
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Director General of the Sustainable Forest Management
Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia
Join Forests, People, Planet in person
Are you a Model Forest delegate? 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
Learn more about
the International Model Forest Network (IMFN)
Any questions? Get in touch.
Event Content Coordinator
Venetia Galanaki
V.Galanakicifor-icraf[dot]org