Background Analytical Studies

Thematic Priorities for UNFF18 and UNFF 19

The thematic priorities for UNFF18 and UNFF19 are: (i) Enhancing forest-based economic, social and environmental benefits; (ii) Increase significantly the area of protected forests worldwide and other areas of sustainably managed forests, as well as the proportion of forest products from sustainably managed forests; and (iii) mobilizing financial resources and strengthening scientific and technical cooperation; promoting governance frameworks to advance implementation; and enhancing cooperation, coordination and coherence, for sustainable forest management.

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  • Thematic priority (i) Enhancing forest-based economic, social and environmental benefits
    Background analytical study | Policy Brief
  • Thematic priority (ii) Increase significantly the area of protected forests worldwide and other areas of sustainably managed forests, as well as the proportion of forest products from sustainably managed forests
    Background analytical study | Policy Brief

UNFF14 Background Analytical Studies

In response to paragraph 31 of resolution 13/1, the UN Forum on Forests Secretariat commissioned three background analytical studies on the contribution of forests to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals under review by the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in 2019 in consultation with the Bureau of the fourteenth session of the Forum.

UNFF13 Background Analytical Studies

In response to paragraph 23 of resolution 12/1, the UN Forum on Forests Secretariat commissioned four background analytical studies on the contribution of forests to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals under review by the high level political forum on sustainable development in 2018, in consultation with the Bureau of the thirteenth session of the Forum.