[IUFRO Div 7] Invitation – Yale Tropical Forest Leadership Summit 2026 (Hybrid, Feb 5–7)

Hello, You’re invited to join the Tropical Forest Leadership Summit (TFLS) 2026, a global conference on tropical forests and climate solutions hosted by Yale University (Feb 5–7, 2026). The summit is hybrid, and online participation is welcome. What to expect: Three days of high-impact discussions on tropical forest conservation, biodiversity and climate justice, environmental governance, and innovative finance. The program includes keynotes, interactive panels, workshops and more. Featured keynote speakers include: 🎬 Kartiki Gonsalves, Academy Award–winning storyteller 🏛️ Carlos Correa, former Minister of Environment 🌿 Mark Plotkin, founder of Amazon Conservation Team 🌎 Carlos Nobre, renowned Earth System scientist …and many more! Why it’s relevant: TFLS brings together people working across conservation, climate, policy, finance, science, and storytelling to share practical lessons and build partnerships that translate commitments into action. Whether you work in research, advocacy, government, business, or community leadership, you’ll leave with new perspectives, concrete examples you can apply, and connections to collaborators tackling similar challenges in tropical forest regions worldwide. Register here: https://bit.ly/TFLS2026 Thank you, and feel free to share this invitation with your networks. Best, 2026 TFLS Conference Team istf(a)yale.edu | ISTF 2026 website<https://istf.yale.edu/> Yale School of the Environment enviroment.yale.edu<https://environment.yale.edu/>