International Workshop "Forests and Economic Development: Positioning Forests to Contribute to Green Economy"

As part of their efforts to contribute to sustainable forest management discussions under the auspices of United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF), Major Groups participating in the UNFF process are organizing an international workshop in support of UNFF on the theme: Forests and Economic Development: Positioning Forests to Contribute to Green Economy.

The workshop will take place from 13-17 June, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is being hosted by the Government of Brazil with generous financial contribution from the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture (BMELV). The workshop is being coordinated by Canadian Environmental Network with the support of UNFF Secretariat, International Union of Forest Research Organizations and International Tropical Timber Organization. The workshop will be conducted in English.

The workshop will have the following key outputs:

1. Policy recommendations for UNFF10 session in Istanbul, Turkey in 2013.
2. Report for presentation in a side event during Rio+20 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil taking place from 20-22 June, 2012.
Participant Sponsorship:
Major Groups (MG) focal points of UNFF are undertaken a selection process for participants of Major Groups representatives from developing counties to be considered for funding for the workshop. If you are interested in being considered for sponsorship, contact the following focal points of your Major Group.