About the event

Strengthening National Capacity for Sustainable Forest Management

The United Nations Forum on Forests Secretariat (UNFFS), through the Global Forest Financing Facilitation Network (GFFFN), is convening a capacity-building workshop in Mauritius focused on developing a National Forest Financing Strategy (NFFS). The event will take place from 28 to 30 July 2025 in Port Louis.

Addressing Financing Gaps and Building Resilience

The workshop aims to strengthen Mauritius’s ability to access increased funding for sustainable forest management (SFM), particularly in the context of post-pandemic recovery and climate resilience. Participants will work collaboratively to identify national priorities, map financing opportunities, and design actionable strategies to mobilize resources for forest and environmental sectors.

A Multi-Stakeholder Approach

More than 40 participants from across government ministries, the private sector, academia, NGOs, and youth organizations will engage in plenary discussions and working groups. The workshop will also highlight innovative financing mechanisms and explore how forests contribute to poverty reduction, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development.

Towards a National Forest Financing Strategy

The outcomes of this workshop will inform the development of Mauritius’s National Forest Financing Strategy, aligned with the UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2017–2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The strategy will serve as a roadmap for securing resources to support sustainable forestry, improve livelihoods, and enhance institutional capacities.

Read the concept note.