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Inter-sessional activities
- Expert Group Meeting on Regional Engagement
Date: January 21, 2025 to January 23, 2025
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Organiser: UNFF Secretariat
About the eventAs a direct outcome of the 19th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19), Expert Group Meeting on Regional Engagement took place on 21 to 23 January 2025 at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Expert Group Meeting convened to advance regional and subregional involvement in the UNFF’s work. The discussions will seek to emphasize the critical role of regional bodies in bridging international policies and national actions.
- Concept note: including the draft agenda and programme of work
The meeting’s objectives included:
- Encouraging partnerships with regional financial institutions to fund forest-related initiatives.
- Enhancing cooperation across regions to address transboundary forestry challenges
- Engaging regional stakeholders in policy development and collaborative actions.
The event’s outcomes include a summary of actionable recommendations, which will be incorporated into UNFF20’s official documentation to guide future activities.
- Training Workshop for Major Groups and Stakeholders (MGoS)
Date: January 21, 2025 to January 23, 2025
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Organiser: UNFF Secretariat
About the event
As a direct outcome of the 19th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19), the Training Workshop for Major Groups and Stakeholders (MGoS) took place on 21 to 23 January 2025 at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand.
The training workshop aimed to empower representatives from UNFF Major Groups and Other Stakeholders to develop a cohesive strategy and joint workplan for the 2025–2028 period. This workshop will focus on enhancing the capacity of stakeholders to contribute effectively to the UNSPF and the Forum’s quadrennial programme of work (4POW).
Participants focused on:
- Reviewing and updating the MGoS workplan for 2025–2028.
- Strengthening collaboration with governments and private sectors to achieve global forest goals.
- Developing strategies for localized implementation of the UNSPF.
The output—a draft MGoS strategy and joint workplan—will serve as a roadmap for stakeholders to align their actions on the ground with the UNFF’s objectives and priorities.
- Capacity building workshop on reporting to UNFF
Date: March 18, 2025 to March 20, 2025
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Organiser: UNFF Secretariat
About the event
Join us for the Capacity-Building Workshop on Reporting to UNFF, jointly organized by the United Nations Forum on Forests Secretariat (UNFFS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Taking place from 18 to 20 March 2025, at the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON), Kenya, this interactive workshop aims to enhance the capacity of national experts in preparing and submitting national reports on the progress of implementing the United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests (UNSPF) 2017–2030 and its Global Forest Goals (GFGs). Participants will gain hands-on experience with the new online reporting platform, exchange best practices, and discuss challenges in data collection and reporting. The workshop will be conducted in English and French, ensuring an inclusive and collaborative learning environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to global forest monitoring efforts and strengthen international forest governance.