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Healthy forests are vital for all aspects of a healthy planet, from livelihoods and nutrition to biodiversity and the environment. By
managing all types of forests in a sustainable way, we can ensure that they continue to supply goods and services now and for future generations.
To celebrate
International Day of Forests 2023 and their contribution to the
2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is hosting a high-level event at its
headquarters in Rome, on Tuesday
21 March 2023, 10.00 ¨C 11.30 (CET).
Bringing together Ministers, experts and youth activists from around the globe, the overarching goal of the event is to highlight the important role that forests
play in ensuring environmental health and the many ways they contribute to healthy societies.
Also launching at the event is an
annual FAO Tree Cities of the World Award for cities that
provide a substantial contribution to the theme of the International Day of Forests. This year, the
Tree Cities of the World programme
network will be recognized, with the City of Turin representing the network to receive the award.
Media will be able to follow the event via
livestream.
Speakers at the high-level event include:
QU Dongyu, Director General, FAO
Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Environment,
Forest and Climate Change, India (virtual)
Marie-Orl¨¦a Vina, Minister for the Environment and Sustainable
Development, Madagascar
Sandra Vilardy Quiroga, Vice Minister for Policies
and Environmental Standardization, Colombia
G¨¹nter Walkner, Minister Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative
of the Republic of Austria to FAO and World Food Programme (WFP) and Chairperson of the FAO Committee on Forestry
Stefano Lo Russo, Mayor
of Turin (award
ceremony)
FAO experts will be available for interviews. For more information contact:
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RESOURCES FOR THE MEDIA
International Day of Forests 2023 website
Webcast
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ACCREDITATION
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including a valid press card or letter of assignment on company stationery and a
copy of a valid photo ID (passport/identity card).
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Sreya.Banerjee
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FAO Media Relations
(+39) 06 570 53625
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