What was the challenge/problem addressed?
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests.
On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns. The theme for each International Day of Forests is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests.
Hoe heb je het probleem opgelost??
In 2024, the theme is “Forests and innovation: New solutions for a better world”.
Wat is innovatief in jouw praktijkgeval?
It is a call to action to harness technological innovations for our forests to address the growing threat of deforestation, habitat degradation and climate change.
Wat zijn de succesfactoren bij het oplossen van het probleem??
Key messages of this year’s campaign include: forest monitoring systems to monitor and report on forests; technological innovations, such as drones, are key in the fight against forest fires and deforestation; mapping and safeguarding ancestral lands can conserve their biodiversity; and forest products help create alternatives to sustainable materials such as steel, plastics and synthetic fibres.
Les geleerd
Celebrating International Forest Day is a positive way to reinforce sustainable forest management.
Choosing innovation as the theme for this year 2024 is a good choice that allows us to see forests as spaces where people live and also need to improve their livelihood.
What role does the advisor or advisory service play with the practical case?
Awareness is the key word for advisors, regarding this International Day of Forests. They can use this day’s events and activities for networking and to promote their advisory services.
Kan jouw aanpak worden overgedragen en/of aangepast voor andere innovatie-uitdagingen en regio's??
Ja
Geschatte overdraagbaarheid op een schaal van 1 naar 5
(waar 1 is gemakkelijk en 5 erg moeilijk)
3
Voor het delen van de ervaringen met de goede praktijken, Neem contact op
Juan Pedro Romero Trueba
jpromero@mapa.es
Link to external information
https://www.fao.org/collaborative-partnership-on-forests/initiatives/international-day-of-forests/en
https://www.un.org/esa/forests/outreach/international-day-of-forests/index.html
https://knowledge4policy.ec.europa.eu/event/international-day-forests-2024