Media releases and coverages draw attention to major IUFRO accomplishments.

IUFRO media releases, or press releases, aim to inform the IUFRO network, communicators and media about major developments and achievements in IUFRO. They are distributed electronically or via media agencies with the encouragement to share. Media coverages include the exposure of news by IUFRO in various media, including print, broadcast, and digital platforms. These include articles, interviews, summaries and other content relevant to public perception and awareness. 

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10 Okt 2024

Media coverage on "Europe's wood supply in disruptive times"

The report "Europe's wood supply in disruptive times" outlines the impacts of climate change and also considers other factors, such as political uncertainties and a

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01 Jul 2024

2024 media coverage report - International Forest Governance

Overview of results The IUFRO report secured 44 total pieces of unique coverage with 114 total pieces of global coverage and a total audience for these

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28 Jun 2024

The World’s Forests: Multiple Crises Call for Resolute Action

Joint efforts and far-sighted decisions are crucial to make the world’s forests more resilient and ensure a sustainable future, the Stockholm Congress Statement stresses.International and

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20 Jun 2024

Largest forest science event worldwide fosters cooperation and knowledge sharing for forests and society towards 2050

From 23-29 June 2024, Stockholm, Sweden, will be the global hub of forest research and knowledge exchange.With over 4,000 participants from 115 countries, the 26th

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06 Mai 2024

Reducing forests to carbon sinks poses risk, new report cautions policymakers

Press releases in English, German and Spanish below Rising sense of crisis over climate change has caused the ‘climatization’ of forests that diminishes their value as

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14 Mär 2024

European forests: How climate change, land ownership, and forest-related policies influence future wood supply

TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS published a study analysing factors affecting future wood supply in Europe such as climate change, land use and policy developments.The study

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29 Nov 2023

Setting out priority areas of cooperation and concrete action for Ukraine's forests

Modern, target-oriented research and quality education, more exchange with international peers and partners, better science-policy interaction and improved coordination and communication with international and national

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10 Okt 2023

New Asia Policy Brief Calls for Better Integration of Health Benefits of Forests

There is a lack of awareness in Asia and elsewhere of the vital relationship between forests and human health.It is crucial that decision-makers in both

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12 Jun 2023

The 27th IUFRO World Congress 2029 to bring the event to the African Continent for the first time ever

(Vienna, 12 June 2023). After a highly competitive bidding process, the International Council of IUFRO, the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, approved the 62nd

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22 Mär 2023

Media coverage of report on Forests and Trees for Human Health in Der Standard and Forstzeitung

The Global Forest Expert Panel on Forests and Human Health chaired by Cecil Konijnendijk, prepared a scientific assessment report and an accompanying policy brief launched

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21 Mär 2023

Forests Reduce Health Risks, New Global Report Confirms

Press releases in various languages and for different regions belowForests, trees and green spaces play a vital role in ensuring a healthy life for all

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01 Nov 2022

Selected media coverage on report "Forests, Trees and the Eradication of Poverty: Potential and Limitations"

The Global Forest Expert Panel on Forests and Poverty chaired by Daniel C. Miller prepared a scientific synthesis report and accompanying policy brief launched online

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04 Okt 2022

Global Assessment of Forest Education

Forest education needs to be improved to be able to fulfil local, national and global needsThere is an urgent need for locally relevant, appropriate and

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04 Okt 2022

Inspire for the future – the role of forests

Key messages for decision makers about the role of forests in ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns (Sustainable Development Goal SDG 12) Our reliance on natural

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23 Aug 2022

Winners of the IFSA-IUFRO Summer School 2022

(Vienna, 23 August 2022) In July 2022 three webinars on EU Forest Policy were held specifically for students and young researchers from Ukraine. The webinars were

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Media Coverage
16 Mai 2022

Selected media coverage on report “Forests, Climate, Biodiversity and People: Assessing a Decade of REDD+”

The report titled “Forests, Climate, Biodiversity and People: Assessing a Decade of REDD+” provides a thorough scientific review of the REDD+ framework, its impacts and

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04 Mai 2022

New Report Assesses Global Anti-Deforestation Measures

Releases in English, German and Spanish for downloadComprehensive scientific report shows REDD+ progress and effects on climate, nature and peopleReducing deforestation and forest degradation and

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27 Jan 2022

XPRIZE Rainforest and IUFRO Partner up for a Better Understanding of Rainforests

While all forest types are critically important for biodiversity conservation, it is essential to remember that the world’s shrinking rainforests, which cover less than 2%

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17 Nov 2021

ITTO and IUFRO release learning modules to encourage forest landscape restoration

Yokohama/Vienna, 17 November 2021: ITTO and the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) have released a free series of learning modules for high-school and

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19 Okt 2021

More inclusive and coherent global action on deforestation urgently needed to reduce forest loss and climate impacts

Deforestation and forest degradation impact heavily on the climate, biodiversity, economy, and people. While rising global demand for agricultural products is the leading driver of