About the event

The Bureau of the eighteenth session of the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF18) decided to convene this event to seize the opportunity of the ongoing preparations for the SDG Summit in September 2023, and considering the current global economic situation, the prospect for a global recession, and increased energy and commodity prices. The event aims to present an overview of the key global trends on forests, energy, and livelihoods, and showcase the important contributions of forests and sustainable management of forests to energy, livelihoods, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular, SDG1 on ending the poverty in all its forms everywhere, SDG2 on ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture, and SDG 7 on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.

For more information see:

• Concept Note
• Issue Brief