[IUFRO Div 9] 2 new publications on C&I for SFM

Dear all, for your information, 13 Experts from the IUFRO WP 9.01.05 on research and development of indicators for SFM have jointly elaborated two publications covering all C&I processes and regions worldwide. The highlights comprise: * Eleven processes for forest-related C&I were analysed. * Up to 171 countries are members of this processes * We found varying levels of implementation across countries and regions. * Common achievements of the processes are presented. * Success factors for C&I implementation are proposed. * We analyse impacts of indicators from regional and international C&I processes * We identify six major impacts that apply to the C&I efforts: (1) enhanced discourse and understanding of SFM; (2) shaped and focused engagement of science in SFM; (3) improved monitoring and reporting on SFM to facilitate transparency and evidence-based decision-making; (4) strengthened forest management practices; (5) facilitated assessment of progress towards SFM goals; and (6) improved forest-related dialog and communication. * We conclude that the 25-year history of C&I work in forestry has had significant positive impacts, though challenges do remain for the implementation of C&I and progress towards SFM. 25 Years of Criteria and Indicators for SFM: Why some intergovernmental C&I Processes flourished while others faded <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327732652_25_Years_of_Criteria_and_Indicators_for_Sustainable_Forest_Management_How_Intergovernmental_CI_Processes_Have_Made_a_Difference>https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327230923_25_Years_of_Criteria_and_Indicators_for_Sustainable_Forest_Management_Why_Some_Intergovernmental_CI_Processes_Flourished_While_Others_Faded https://doi.org/10.3390/f9090515 and 25 Years of Criteria and Indicators for SFM: How intergovernmental C&I Processes have made a difference https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327732652_25_Years_of_Criteria_and… https://doi.org/10.3390/f9090578 With best regards from Vienna, StefanieLinser _______________________________________________________ Dr. Stefanie Linser Senior Researcher Institute of Forest, Environment and Natural Resource Policy, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) and European Forest Institute, Forest Policy Research Network Feistmantelstrasse 4 1180 Vienna, Austria Tel. +43 (1) 47654 73222 stefanie.linser(a)boku.ac.at stefanie.linser(a)efi.int