4:43 p.m.
Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
Below is an announcement that may be of interest.
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Coordinator
IUFRO WP 4.02.01 - Resource data in the tropics
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-4/40000/40200/40201/
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From: IUFRO Headquarters <office(a)iufro.org>
Date: Mon, Feb 19, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Subject: [IUFRO Div 1] Branching out: the forest podcast - Episode 5
To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News <div1(a)lists.iufro.org>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
Branching out: the forest podcast - Episode 5
Dear Reader of IUFRO News:
The fifth episode of *Branching out: the forest podcast*
<https://www.iufro.org/publications/iufro-podcasts/article/2024/02/06/branching-out-episode-5-february-2024/>
is out! In this episode, we take you on a captivating 30-minute exploration
into the role of forests in shaping sustainable societies. This edition,
featuring extended content, offers a deeper dive into the connections
between nature, people, and sustainable development.
Hosted by *Jose Bolaños* from IUFRO HQ and co-hosted by *Yasmeen Sands*
from the USDA Forest Service and Deputy Coordinator of IUFRO's *Communication
and Public Relations Working Party
<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-9/90000/90100/90102/>*,
our podcast delves into four distinct sections, each shedding light on
crucial aspects of the *IUFRO World Congress <https://iufro2024.com>* theme
"Forests for Sustainable Societies". From nature-based solutions (NBS) and
links between forests and human health to power and equity in the forest
sector and the complexity of forest governance, this episode unravels the
multifaceted tapestry of challenges and opportunities for sustainable
societies.
Unlike our typical 20-minute episodes, this extended edition allows for a
more comprehensive exploration of each topic. The extra minutes give more
time for conversations with the experts, providing additional insights,
research findings, and practical solutions to the challenges our societies
face.
The podcast kicks off with the concept of nature-based solutions, exploring
how forests and green spaces contribute to addressing climate change and
which impact they have on cities. *Harini Nagendra*, Director of the Azim
Premji University Research Center and leader of the University’s Center for
Climate Change and Sustainability (and *keynote speaker
<https://iufro2024.com/keynote-speakers/>* at the 26th IUFRO World
Congress, 23-29 June in Stockholm) guides us through her work on
conservation in forests and cities of the Global South from the perspective
of both landscape ecology and social justice.
The second segment focuses on the role of forests, green spaces, and trees
in human health and well-being. *Cecil Konijnendijk*, Director of the
Nature Based Solutions Institute, chaired the Global Forest Expert Panel
(GFEP) on Forests and Human Health, a joint initiative of the Collaborative
Partnership on Forests (CPF) led by IUFRO’s Science-Policy Programme. In
2023 the panel published a major study on the relationship between forests
and human health. Cecil, who is also a Deputy Coordinator of IUFRO’s
Division 6 - *Social Aspects of Forests and Forestry
<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-6/60000/>*, shares
valuable insights on how forests contribute significantly to human health
and well-being at all the different life stages.
Our third segment navigates the critical terrain of power and equity in the
forest sector. *Judith Kamoto*, a member of the GFEP on forests and poverty
from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Malawi
and Deputy Coordinator of the *African forest politics and governance
Working Party
<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-9/90000/90500/90509/>* of
IUFRO, joins the conversation, shedding light on the importance of
inclusivity in forest-related sector.
The podcast concludes with an exploration of forest governance. *Mónica
Gabay*, Coordinator of IUFRO Division 9 - *Forest Policy and Economics
<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-9/90000/>* and co-author
of the GFEP forests and poverty report provides a nuanced understanding of
topics such as land tenure, conflicts, human rights, and equitable benefit
sharing.
Listen to the extended episode wherever you enjoy your podcasts and gain a
deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between forests and
sustainable societies! And stay tuned for the season finale, where we
explore the topic of forests for the future!
*We invite you to tune in to the Branching Out: the forest podcast*. Listen
wherever you enjoy your podcasts, on Spotify
<https://open.spotify.com/show/4z91fBEcVgcumdZVUUkizT> and Apple Podcasts
<https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/branching-out/id373548869> or here
our website <https://www.iufro.org/publications/iufro-podcasts/>, and don't
forget to subscribe, rate and review!
Sincerely,
IUFRO HQ
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