What is the State of Central African Forests?

Preservation, Progress and Partnerships for Future

On 20 June, more than 700 experts, practitioners and policymakers gathered in Bonn, Germany, and online for the OFAC Hybrid Forum: What is the state of Central African forests?

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The hybrid forum was brought to you by the Central Africa Forest Observatory (OFAC), a specialized unit of the Central African Forests Commission (COMIFAC) providing up-to-date, relevant data on the region’s forests and ecosystems.

#ForestsMatter

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.

Event concept

Meet the speakers

Explore the event themes

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

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

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

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.

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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.