Dear Colleagues, ICSU is currently holding its 30th General Assembly in Rome, Italy, in which IUFRO is represented by Deputy Executive Director Michael Kleine. Two press releases were issued at the conclusion of yesterday's session of the 30th General Assembly: - Research solutions for sustainability in a rapidly changing world: http://www.icsu.org/general-assembly/press-room/press-releases/Press%20relea se%20ESSI.pdf/view - New Global science initiative on Urban Health: http://www.icsu.org/general-assembly/press-room/press-releases/Press%20Relea se%20Urban%20Health.pdf/view You are welcome to forward these press releases to your contacts. Best regards Brigitte Burger IUFRO Headquarters ------------------------------------ forwarded on behalf of Michael Kleine by Brigitte Burger, IUFRO Headquarters.