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Description
The success of the IUFRO World Congress 2024 was a collective effort, involving hundreds of individuals. This summary report prepared by the Congress Organizing Committee presents the carrying out and outcome of the IUFRO World Congress 2024. It was the largest IUFRO World Congress ever with almost 4,300 delegates from 110 countries, 3,500 presentations and hundreds of showcased innovations.
Forests and Society Towards 2050
IUFRO's role as the global voice of forest science is more critical than ever. Under the theme Forests and Society Towards 2050, the Congress set new standards for scientific dialogue, innovation, collaboration, diversity, interdisciplinarity and inclusivity.
The value of the Congress
The Congress has proven its value in advancing research, influencing policy, and addressing global challenges. Moving forward, it showed the need to inspire young researchers, strengthen regional partnerships, and advocate for sustainable forest management globally.
Momentous contributions
The results from the Congress will guide IUFRO's future work and make a lasting impact worldwide. The Summary Report summarizes the Congress participation and the management by the host organizations IUFRO, SLU and the other co-hosting organizations in the Nordic and Baltic countries, as well as the momentous contributions by hundreds of individuals, partners and subcommittees.
The heritage
Looking ahead to the next IUFRO World Congress in Kenya in 2029, the Summary Report is essential to secure the heritage from the outgoing to the incoming Congress Organizing Committee. The concept of the IUFRO World Congress needs constant improvements and should evolve in line with societal development. Still, the handing over of a strong heritage should give the next host country the prerequisites for the IUFRO World Congress to remain a strong platform to guide the future global forest community dialogue, in accordance with the Stockholm Congress Statement.
Presented by the Congress Organizing Committee (COC)