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UN Forum on Forests - 21st session

11-15 May 2026

The UN Forum on Forests is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) with universal membership. Since its establishment in 2000, the Forum has set many milestones including the first UN Forest Instrument in 2007, the Global Forest Financing Facilitation Network (GFFFN) in 2015, and adoption of the first UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030 and its six Global Forest Goals in 2017.

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Global Forest Goals

The Global Forest Goals form the foundation of the United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests 2017–2030. Together with 26 associated targets, they provide a universal roadmap to advance sustainable forest management, strengthen the multiple benefits of forests, and foster cooperation at all levels. These voluntary and universal commitments guide collective action to halt deforestation and forest degradation, expand sustainable practices, and support progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and other international forest-related agreements.

GFG 1 Reverse Forest Cover Loss

Reverse the loss of forest cover worldwide through sustainable forest management, including protection, restoration, afforestation and reforestation, and increase efforts to prevent forest degradation and contribute to the global effort of addressing climate change.

GFG 2 Improve Forest Benefits and Livelihoods

Enhance forest-based economic, social and environmental benefits, including by improving the livelihoods of forest-dependent people.

GFG 3 Protect Forests and Use Sustainable Forest Products

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.

GFG 4 Mobilize Resources

Mobilize significantly increased, new and additional financial resources from all sources for the implementation of sustainable forest management and strengthen scientific and technical cooperation and partnerships.

GFG 5 Promote Inclusive Forest Governance

Promote governance frameworks to implement sustainable forest management, including through the United Nations forest instrument, and enhance the contribution of forests to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

GFG 6 Cooperate and Work Across Sectors

Enhance cooperation, coordination, coherence and synergies of forest-related issues at all levels, including within the United Nations system and across member organizations of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, as well as across sectors and relevant stakeholders.

Reverse Forest Cover Loss

GFG 1

Improve Forest Benefits and Livelihoods

GFG 2

Protect Forests and Use Sustainable Forest Products

GFG 3

Mobilize Resources

GFG 4

Promote Inclusive Forest Governance

GFG 5

Cooperate and Work Across Sectors

GFG 6

International Arrangement on Forests

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Partners

Regions

Regional and subregional organisations are essential partners in the international forest policy process. They connect global commitments with national action, fostering cooperation across borders, sharing knowledge, and adapting solutions to regional contexts. Their engagement strengthens implementation of the UN Forest Instrument and advances the Global Forest Goals, ensuring that countries work together to achieve sustainable forest management and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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Major Groups

Major groups and other stakeholders are vital partners in the work of the United Nations Forum on Forests. These include women, children and youth, indigenous peoples, non-governmental organisations, local authorities, workers and trade unions, business and industry, the scientific and technological community, and farmers. Together, their voices help shape global forest policy and action, contributing to the achievement of the Global Forest Goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 

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UNFF Clearing House

The UNFF Clearing House, a core function of the Global Forest Financing Facilitation Network, is a global gateway to financing opportunities, good practices, and lessons learned. Mandated by the International Arrangement on Forests and the UN Strategic Plan for Forests, it helps countries access resources, build capacity, and share knowledge to advance sustainable forest management and the Global Forest Goals.

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    International Day of Forests

    Every year on 21 March, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Forests. It’s a moment to recognise the many ways forests support our lives and our planet — from the air we breathe to the food we eat.

    The Day is coordinated by the UN Forum on Forests and the Food and Agriculture Organization, in collaboration with the Collaborative Partnership on Forests and partners worldwide. It inspires tree-planting, events, and stories that remind us why forests matter.
     

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