The Forest Pavilion at this year's UN Climate Change Summit COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, provided a platform to strengthen political commitment and accelerate action for forests by all stakeholders. IUFRO and CIFOR-ICRAF jointly organized the agenda of one of the Pavilion days focusing on science, technology, and innovation. More…

IUFRO's Science-Policy Programme (SciPol) participated in the Convention on Biological Diversity's (CBD) 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16), held in Cali, Colombia. Under the slogan "Peace with Nature" this COP called for a reflection on our relationship with the environment. More…

Ahead of the UN Climate COP29, the TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS (TU4F) hosted a webinar that brought together over 100 participants to discuss the future of forest management in the face of climate change. More…

On November 6, 2024, the wood policy platform WoodPoP, which is supported by 25 European countries, adopted a policy paper. Entitled "A Wood-Based Circular Bioeconomy for a Sustainable Europe", it provides a solid foundation for political decision-makers. More…

More than 30 European organizations in charge of National Forest Inventories (NFI), have been working in collaboration through a voluntary network since 2003: the European National Forest Inventories Network (ENFIN). More...

A molecule found in wood can block ultraviolet rays, say US Forest Servicescientists and partners, and could replace less environmentally friendly compounds found in sunscreen. More…

In the new season of Branching out: the forest podcast, host Jose Bolaños, together with various co-hosts, takes the audience through the world of IUFRO's nine Divisions and their new leadership model, which now has 2 co-coordinators to improve geographical and gender diversity and balance their work. More...

MirjanaVolarev joined the IUFRO HQ team on November 18th as a Project Manager within the Science-Policy Programme. In this role, she will support the IUFRO Regional Science-Policy Network, a strategic platform for exchanging ideas on managing research organizations. More…

The IUFRO Division 5 Forest Products Conference is held every 5 years. It is an apolitical, international forum open to all nations, for conducting the Division's business, and for exchanging scientific, professional and technical information on forest products related subjects. The next All Division 5 Conference is planned to take place in 2027. More…

The 2025 World Wildlife Day on 3 March will be celebrated under the critical theme of "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet." The year 2025 will also coincide with the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of CITES. More...

Reminder: IUFRO Working Party 1.01.12 Silviculture and ungulates has developed a questionnaire for you. Please fill it in by 15 December 2024:  HERE

While focusing largely on the 26 IUFRO World Congresses held between 1893 and 2024, the book also provides a fascinating and well-documented history of forestry and forest science in Russia since the late 18th century. More…

South Asia is rich in cultural traditions and biodiversity, home to 2.1 billion people with deep knowledge of native and introduced plant species. Plant-based medicines are vital to traditional healthcare systems in India and neighboring countries. However, forest degradation threatens this wealth. More...

The team of IUFRO Working Party 1.01.13 'Ecology and Silviculture of Chestnut' aims at sharing information, exchanging research ideas, and building a network among chestnut researchers. The newsletter is published every 3 months. More…