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Start Date
23 Jun 2024
Description
The XXVI World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations IUFRO, held in Stockholm, Sweden, on 23-29 June 2024, brought together 4271 delegates from 102 countries. Under the title "Forests and Society towards 2050", it provided a global forum for the exchange of knowledge, perspectives, and visions between scientists across a broad spectrum of disciplines, and dialogue with youth, policy makers, forest managers, business representatives, and civil society organizations.
This was the first major global in-person meeting of IUFRO after the pandemic and the enthusiasm about the possibility of face-to-face exchange added to the vibrancy and vigor of this largest Congress ever in the history of IUFRO. In addition to record participation, this Congress brought other important firsts, including the first female IUFRO President and the first Congress on the African continent to be held in 2029. Both these novelties mirror the enhanced gender and geographical balance witnessed at this Congress, which also boasted a large youth participation. Watch the video below to hear from participants about their expectations and hope for the future of the forest sector.
The Opening and Closing ceremonies of the Congress as well as the Tree Planting Ceremony and other high-level events were honored by the presence of many eminent and honorable guests. His Majesty, Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, delivered an opening speech calling for a deeper understanding of the role of forests in society and in mitigating climate change.
Congress Statement, Book of Abstracts, Congress Report
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01 Jul 2024 Stockholm Congress Statement
The XXVI World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), held in Stockholm on 23-29 June 2024, brought together 4271 participants from
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21 Oct 2024 XXVI IUFRO World Congress 2024 - Abstracts
IUFRO World Congresses are among the largest global forest-related events. They attract more than 4000 participants, including representatives from academia, governments, industry, NGOs and civil
News and media
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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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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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29 Aug 2024 IUFRO News Vol. 53, Issue 6/7, July 2024
This issue looks back on the 26th IUFRO World Congress in Stockholm, Sweden, where more than 4000 delegates gathered to network and share latest knowledge
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20 Mar 2024 IUFRO News Vol. 53, Issue 4, April 2024 - IUFRO 2024 Scientific Congress Awards
XXV IUFRO World Congress * 23-29 June 2024 * Stockholm, SwedenSpecial Issue / April 2024 - IUFRO Scientific AwardsIn a special issue of IUFRO News
SPDC at IUFRO2024
IUFRO-SPDC continued its commitment to assisting forest scientists from economically disadvantaged countries through its Scientist Assistance Program (SAP). Given that 2024 marked a Congress year, the Programme focused its efforts on providing travel grants specifically tailored for attendance at the XXVI IUFRO World Congress in Stockholm, Sweden. At the same time, 60 early- and mid-career scientists with approved SAP sponsorship participated in the Pre-Congress Training. Finally, an exhibition stand was dedicated to showcase IUFRO-SPDC projects on Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) from around the world, a tour with virtual reality goggles of an integrated landscape management with agroforestry project and a networking bingo.
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19-22 Jun 2024
Pre-Congress Workshop Systematic Evidence Evaluation in Forest Science
Lead Facilitator:Gillian Petrokofsky, Oxford Systematic Reviews, UK; SPDC has a long history of organising Training Workshops on pertinent subjects relevant to forest scientists in conjunction with
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19-22 Jun 2024
Pre-Congress Workshop Science-Society Interactions: Making Science Work for Policy and Practice
Lead Facilitator:Steve Makungwa, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi;SPDC has a long history of organising Training Workshops on pertinent subjects relevant to forest
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19-22 Jun 2024
Pre-Congress Workshop Research Methods in Forest Science
Lead Facilitator:John Kershaw, University of New Brunswick, Canada;SPDC has a long history of organising Training Workshops on pertinent subjects relevant to forest scientists in conjunction
Branching out - The Forest Podcast
Podcast
29 Apr 2024 Branching out - Episode 6, April 2024
In our season finale, we talked with Daniela Kleinschmit, professor of forest and environmental policy at the University of Freiburg, Germany, and incoming President of
Podcast
06 Feb 2024 Branching out - Episode 5, February 2024
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
Podcast
27 Nov 2023 Branching out - Episode 4, November 2023
The new podcast episode is out! This time we discuss the relationship between biodiversity and other services our forests provide.As already known, Jose Bolaños (IUFRO
Podcast
20 Sep 2023 Branching out - Episode 3, September 2023
José Bolaños, IUFRO Headquarters, and co-host Ida Wallin from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) discussed with IUFRO scientists from different regions of the
Podcast
28 Jun 2023 Branching out - Episode 2, June 2023
We are excited to present the newest episode of Branching Out. Join us as we discuss the topic of strengthening forest resilience and adaptation. Listen
Podcast
12 Apr 2023 Branching out - Episode 1, April 2023
Hosted by Jose Bolaños (IUFRO HQ) and featuring Jennifer Hayes, US Forest Service."This IUFRO World Congress is going to be a real celebration. A chance
Interviews
- Lars Rebien Sørensen, Chair of the Danish Novo Nordisk Foundation: PDF for download
- Edith Paredes, Administrative Director of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO): https://youtu.be/TNQLnAV6V3g
- Joan Carling, Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI): https://youtu.be/XDr4kIkHwow
- PDF for download
- Marie-Ange Ngo Bieng, CIRAD, and 2nd prize winner in the Global Competition on Best Practices in Forest Education 2.0 by IUFRO-IFSA Joint Task Force on Forest Education: https://youtu.be/9dIPgUcXaC8
- PDF of interview with Sandra Rodriguez and Marie-Ange Ngo Bieng for download
- Georg Rappold, Austrian Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management : https://youtu.be/_rYzHsgqQXI
- PDF of interview with Elfriede Moser and Georg Rappold for download
- David Lytle, Deputy Chief for Research and Development of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service: https://youtu.be/ZzkN4E9twxg, and
- Angela Coleman, Associate Chief of the US Forest Service: https://youtu.be/QW3wAF8ljnE
- PDF for download
Interviews conducted by the IUFRO Congress TV: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGVe6BxyFHNUTmYmLEnzTsTE0dFhTiF14
Interviews conducted by the IUFRO 2024 Congress Organizing Committee: https://vimeo.com/user212416676
Read Rod Keenan’s thoughts on the IUFRO World Congress: The 26th IUFRO World Congress, Stockholm 24-30 June 2024: my thoughts
Key Dates
15 June 2022 | Call for Session Proposals |
1 February 2023 | Call for abstracts |
2 June 2023 | Opening of online registration |
30 April 2024 | Final program available |
Members of the Congress Scientific Committee
Chair: | Elena Paoletti (Chair, Italy) |
| Teresa Fonseca (Division 1, Portugal) |
Promotional Material
Find posters, handouts, roll-ups and more at: https://iufro2024.com/download-marketing-materials/
Videos and Photos
Videos
- Challenges to be faced: Charlotte Bengtsson, CEO, and Magnus Thor, Director Research and Innovation, Skogforsk, on Forests and society towards 2050 – IUFRO World Congress 2024, Sweden
- Challenges to be faced: Olof Hansson, Head of Research and Development at Södra Skog, on Forests and Society Towards 2050 – IUFRO World Congress 2024, Sweden
- 9 excursions, 8 countries
- Challenges to be faced: Karin Fällman Lillqvist, Head of Sustainability at the Swedish Forest Society, on Forests and Society Towards 2050 – IUFRO World Congress 2024, Sweden
- Challenges to be faced: Peter Roberntz, Senior Advisor at WWF Sweden, on Forests and Society Towards 2050 – IUFRO World Congress 2024, Sweden
- International Day of Forests 2022 and IUFRO World Congress 2024 (video courtesy of International Wood Culture Society)
- Presenting the IUFRO World Congress 2024 at Expo 2020 Dubai on the International Day of Forests 2022 (video courtesy of International Wood Culture Society)
- Welcome to the IUFRO World Congress 2024
- Sweden applies for the IUFRO World Congress 2024
- IUFRO World Congress - Aim and scope
Photos
IUFRO Headquarters | Flickr - Congress Mingle Pictures
Call for Abstracts
The Call for Abstracts for the XXVI IUFRO World Congress is open!
The Congress Scientific Committee welcomes submissions of abstracts for presentations in sub-plenary, technical and poster sessions.
To submit your abstract, please take the following steps:
- Consult the list of sessions;
- Submit your abstract, using the online abstract submission form.
Abstracts will be accepted until 15 June 2023.
Detailed information: https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstracts/
Call for Nominations for IUFRO Awards
The XXVI IUFRO World Congress to be held from 23 to 29 June 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden provides us with another opportunity to honour outstanding scientific achievements and contributions to forestry with a range of IUFRO Awards. IUFRO is pleased to invite nominations for suitable candidates for the various categories of awards.
The deadline for submission of nominations was 25 May 2023.
Detailed information: Call for Nominations
Call for Session Proposals
The deadline for submission of Session Proposals has been extended to 31 October 2022!
The Congress Scientific Committee invites submission of session proposals for the 2024 IUFRO World Congress. In line with the spirit of the Congress title – Forest and Society towards 2050 ‐ the Congress Scientific Committee is developing a program that will highlight the forest contributions to the UN 2030 Agenda and its sustainable development goals. The Congress program will reflect the forest science community’s diverse contributions across the full range of natural and social science disciplines, with special emphasis on the themes and subthemes available at the Congress website https://iufro2024.com/congress-themes.
Detailed information: https://iufro2024.com/session-proposals