About the event

In accordance with paragraph 46 of ECOSOC resolution 2015/33, an UNFF open-ended intergovernmental ad hoc expert group was established to develop proposals on: (a) replacement of the reference to the Millennium Development Goals in the UN Forest Instrument with an appropriate reference to the Sustainable Development Goals and targets; and (b) the strategic plan for the period 2017-2030 and the quadrennial programme of work for the period 2017-2020. The expert group is expected to develop and submit its proposals for consideration by the working group of the Forum.

Background information information, including the provisional agenda, Note by the Secretariat and organisation of work are available here.