UNFF Secretariat staff

The United Nations Forum on Forests is serviced by a compact Secretariat, which is responsible for logistic preparations for UNFF-related meetings, timely preparation and dissemination of documents, as well as servicing meetings of the UNFF and its Bureau. The Secretariat also serves as the Secretariat for the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, and facilitates UNFF inter-sessional activities, such as expert group meetings and country-led initiatives.

Ms. Juliette Biao Koudenoukpo
Director

Mr. Minoru Takada
Deputy Director

Mr. Hossein Moeini-Meybodi
Chief, Policy Analysis and Intergovernmental Support Section

Ms. Barbara Tavora-Jainchill
Forest Affairs Officer

Ms. Njeri Kariuki
Programme Officer

Mr. Shyam Paudel
Interregional Adviser on Ecosystem Restoration

Mr. Ryo Nakamura
Sustainable Development Officer

Mr. Tomasz Juszczak
Sustainable Development Officer

Ms. Yan Lang
Programme Management Officer

Ms. Daniela Sinobad
Communications Officer

Ms. Nadine Souto
Associate Programme Officer

Ms. Edith Niamke
Programme Management Assistant

Mr. Michael Thein
Staff Assistant

Contact Information

United Nations Forum on Forests Secretariat
Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
United Nations Secretariat (26th Floor)
405 E 42nd Street 
New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: +1 212 963 3401
Email: @email