Press releases
2015
Concerned about Forest Degradation, Ministers in Forum Commit to Sustainable Management of Woodlands to Reap Rewards of Poverty Reduction, Food Security
Forest Forum Heads into Negotiations on Draft Declaration, Resolution Setting Out Elements for Post-2015 Arrangement, Possible Global Fund, Technical Advice Body
‘Let’s Keep Our Commitment to Forests Alive,’ Urges Forum Chair, as Session Concludes with Approval of Comprehensive Text
Major Civil Society Groups Share Perspectives on Ways to ‘Champion Forests’ amid Contemporary Challenges to Durable Restoration, as Forum Continues
Taking Up Theme ‘Forests We Want’, Forum Speakers in High-Level Segment Call for Stable Financing to Staunch Erosion, Illegal Timber Trade
Time to Get Serious about Forests in Pursuit of ‘Balance between Man and Nature’, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Forum as Session Opens
Time to Be ‘Bold, Collaborative and Decisive’ in Elevating Forests in New Development Agenda, Forum Told as Two-Week Session Opens
International Forest Day: Forests Essential for Meeting People’s Needs and Tackling Climate Change
2013
Concluding Forest Forum, Countries Endorsed Measures that Ensure Priority to Forest Issues in post-2015 Agenda
Concluding Tenth Session, United Nations Forum on Forests Adopts Consensus Texts on Economic Development, Forest Financing
Tenth Session of United Nations Forum on Forests Takes Up Reports on Emerging Issues, Post-2015 Development Agenda
As Forest Forum Session Nears Conclusion in Istanbul, Top UN Official Says ‘New Ground’ Broken on Range of Measures to Improve Sustainable Forest Management
Istanbul Ceremony to Honour Real Forest Heroes, Innovators and Champions
Working Group Co-Chairs Brief on Progress in Negotiations as United Nations Forum on Forests Holds Penultimate Meeting of Tenth Session
United Nations Forum on Forests Briefs Delegations on Status of Work at Tenth Session’s Midpoint, Looks Ahead to Next Week
Economic Development Critical Issue for Forest Sustainability as Countries Meet in Istanbul to Promote Health of World’s Forests
UN Forum on Forests Holds High-level Round-table Discussions on Socioeconomic Potential, Post-2015 Development Agenda
Civil Society Groups Urge Inclusive Forest Management Processes, as Tenth Session of United Nations Forum on Forests Continues
Opening Tenth Session of United Nations Forum on Forests, Turkish Premier Urges ‘Global Conscience’ on Managing Vital Resource
United Nations Forum on Forest Hears Briefing on Status of Trust Funds Supporting Its Work
United Nations, Observing First International Day of Forests, Celebrates Their Vital, Life-sustaining Role
Signing of ‘Historic’ Agreement Paving Way for Turkey to Host Tenth United Nations Forum on Forests Breaks New Ground
2012
9 February 2012: UN wraps up year of forests by highlighting their social and economic value
27 January 2012: Interview (video) with UNFF Director Jan McAlpine on Sustainable Forest Management during the Country-led-initiative in Vietnam
January 2012: “Creating visibility for forests worldwide“, an interview with UNFF Director Jan McAlpine about the International Year of Forests.>
2011
11 October 2011: UNFF Director Jan McAlpine talks about the impact of desertification on culture and advocates large scale reforestation.
21 September 2011: Forest policies in Rwanda, United States and Gambia win UN-backed awards
2 August 2011: Trees ‘speak out’ in UN writing competition to save forests
2010
4 June 2010: Marking World Environment Day, UN sounds alarm on biodiversity | World Environment Day’s focus on biodiversity critical in spurring public conservation actions, says Director of UN Forests Forum
2009
15 December 2009: UN Forum on Forests Secretariat and Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat enter into Partnership – Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
13 December 2009: Forest Day 3 at COP15 , Copenhagen
– UNFF Secretariat co-hosts sub plenary on Forest Degradation and learning event on financing.
– Forest Day 3 Co-Host, UNFF Secretariat facilitates financing for forests and climate change discussions
– ENB coverage of Forest Day 3
30 October 2009: Special Session of UNFF9, UNHQ New York
– UN Press Release “United Nations Forum on Forests Approves Key Initiatives on Forest Financing“
– UN New Centre “UN Member States reach agreement on financing of sustainable forests“
– IISD Linkages coverage of the Special Session
23 September 2009: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the High-level Event on REDD, UNHQ New York
"Partnership of Developing, Developed Nations Must Respect Forest-Country Sovereignty, Support Indigenous Peoples"
28 April 2009: Forum on Forests Considers Input by Civil Society as Delegates continue Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue with Major Groups
24 April 2009: Forum on Forests holds Mid-Session Review of progress in negotiations by Working Groups, considers Next Week’s Discussion
22 April 2009: Proposed Meeting to Discuss ‘Alarming’ Rate of Deforestation Draws Interest as Forum on Forests Concludes General Debate
21 April 2009: Forum Focuses on Potential Strategic Role of Sustainable Forest Management in Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation Measures
20 April 2009: Chairman Calls for ‘Breakthrough’ In Translating Concept into Reality as United Nations Forum on Forests opens Eighth Session
17 April 2009: As 2009 Forum Opens, Member States to Grapple with Funding for Forest Management in times of Changing Environment (Background Press Release)
