20th Session of the Committee on Forestry
Forests are key to sustainable development. Although this is a widely held view, there are serious knowledge gaps in understanding how forests contribute to livelihoods, health, education, water and many other areas targeted by internationally agreed development goals. What does society expect of forests and what will be their role in sustainable development? What balance do we need among forests for people, climate change and conservation of biological diversity? Will forest fires become worse as a result of climate change? How will water flows from forests be affected in a changing climate? Are there new sources of finance for forests and how can the benefits of forests be shared widely and equitably? Even if we have the answers to these questions, are we communicating them well? The International Year of Forests 2011 will offer a unique opportunity to further the forest agenda and the forest community should make the best use of it. Are we ready? These questions will capture the attention of the Twentieth Session of the Committee on Forestry (COFO), that will be held at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy from 4 - 8 October 2010.
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Oct 04, 2010 12:00 AM
to Oct 08, 2010 12:00 AM |
| Where | Rome, Italy |
| Contact Name | Peter Csoka |
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Sponsor: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
