The 31st Annual Conference of the Yale Chapter of the International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF) is taking place from January 31 - February 1, 2025

This year’s conference, titled Governing Resilient Tropical Forest Systems, will explore critical issues surrounding the governance of tropical forests, which play a vital role in global climate regulation, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of millions. The conference will delve into key topics such as the integration of scientific research and traditional ecological knowledge, the impact of land tenure and Indigenous management, the effectiveness of economic incentives, and successful models of stakeholder collaboration across different geographic scales. 

Learn about the agenda

We are thrilled to welcome an amazing set of speakers from different disciplines spanning academia, government, and civil society, some of whom are listed below.

Keynote speakers: 

  • Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environmental Facility (GEF)
  • Santiago Gowland, CEO of the Rainforest Alliance
  • Rhett Butler, Founder of Mongabay
Panel 1 - Nature-Based Solutions: Forests for the Future & Holistic Pathways to Thriving Ecosystems
  • Elsa Ordway, Assistant Professor, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
  • David Ganz, Yale School of Environment Class of ’96, Executive Director, NGO Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and the Pacific (RECOFTC)
Panel 2 - Ground Up Forest Governance in a Changing Climate: Perspectives from Indigenous and Local Communities
  • Jose Domingo, Mam Mayan indigenous leader, Guatemalan municipal government 
  • Diego Pons, PhD in Physical Geography, Research Associate Scientist, University of Denver
  • Bola Madzoke, World Conservation Society (WCS) Congo 
  • Dominique Bikaba, Founder of Strong Roots Congo
Panel 3 - Tropical Forest Finance: Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Tropical Forest Conservation and Restoration
  • Syahrina Anggraini, Country Lead, Indonesia, Governors Climate & Forests Task Force 
  • Francisco Souza, Senior Vice President Global Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Center, Conservation International 

More details on our other speakers will be shared soon!

10 DAYS LEFT

Calling all innovators, researchers, and photographers passionate about tropical forests!

Here’s your chance to showcase your work and compete for awards at Yale!

💡 Innovation Prize:

Do you work with community-based forest management projects in the tropics? 

We are looking for innovative projects that promote stakeholder engagement, integrate traditional ecological knowledge, and empower local communities in the global tropics. 

Present your initiative and win a cash award (historically 1,000-3,000)! Showcase your creativity in tropical forestry at Yale! Due by November 22, 2024. Apply now! 

✨ Posters & Speed Talks

 Got a project to share? Apply by November 22, 2024 to present it in front of an international audience

📸 Photo Competition

Capture the beauty and importance of tropical forests! Submissions are due December 15, 2024, and cash prizes are up for grabs!

Free Registration

The ISTF 2025 Conference will be held in person in New Haven, CT with some hybrid format options. We look forward to meeting you.

It's time to unite our efforts for the future of tropical forests and the people who live in them.

 

International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF) SIG
Yale University
 

 


International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF) SIG

Yale University

Email sent by International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF) SIG <istf@yale.edu> to div1@lists.iufro.org

Unsubscribe