WOOD for GLOBE

About the project

WOOD for GLOBE aims at creating a global wood policy platform to support the use of sustainable wood for a carbon-neutral bioeconomy worldwide. The project is led by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Centre for Bioeconomy of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU).

WOOD for GLOBE is building on existing initiatives such as the Ministerial Call on Sustainable Wood. Furthermore, WOOD for GLOBE is aligned with the CPF Joint Initiative Sustainable Wood for a Sustainable World (SW4SW) and strives to leverage synergies with SW4SW through close coordination, as well as joint activities and outreach.

Wood: a potential solution for urgent global challenges

Moving towards a sustainable low-carbon bioeconomy has emerged as a global goal. The forest sector is in a unique position to contribute significantly to the achievement of this goal.

Wood and non-timber forest products and their respective value chains can play an important role in securing people’s livelihoods in rural but also in urban areas. Under the premise that potential negative impacts on forest ecosystems must be avoided, the use of these natural resources can make significant contributions to achieving the global sustainability goals as well as international agreements on climate, biodiversity and combating desertification.

To benefit from these contributions, it is necessary to shape wood policies in a more structured way on the global level. WOOD for GLOBE aims to strengthen wood policy dialogues by exchanging knowledge and good practices and mobilizing scientific evidence to support decision making.

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Project activities

Stocktaking

of technical and scientific knowledge, policies and initiatives globally

Mobilising

expertise of policy makers and scientists and interaction with society

Exchanging

knowledge, experience and good practice worldwide

Publications

IUFRO
Units
07 Jul 2024

Sustainable Use of Wood: Key messages & recommendations for political decision-makers

This briefing note emphasizes the role of wood as a renewable, climate-neutral resource vital for promoting circular and resilient economies. The briefing focuses on two

IUFRO
Units
07 Jul 2024

Scientific Background Paper: Sustainable use of wood in construction, textile and packaging sector towards a carbon-neutral bioeconomy

This report aims to support the transition to a carbon-neutral bioeconomy by providing scientific background information to support global wood policy dialogue. It synthesizes the

IUFRO
Units
01 May 2024

Discussion paper: Global stock-taking and review of Sustainable Wood Policies

This discussion paper aims to conduct a global review of sustainable wood policies, practices, initiatives, and programs. It also seeks to broaden the scope of

IUFRO
Units
15 Jul 2023

Grow the Solution: Media Consumption Analysis and Key Insights

How can we communicate the benefits of wood and wood products? Effective communication relies on understanding the audience, their media habits, and attitudes. To support

Events

IUFRO
Units
22 Oct 2024

Side-event to the 27th Session of the International Commission on Poplars and Other Fast-Growing Trees Sustaining People and the Environment (IPC) Fast-Growing Trees to Advance Wood in the Bioeconomy in Africa

This side-event 22 held on October 22, 2024, facilitated the exchange of perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of accessing and benefiting from Fast-Growing Trees

IUFRO
Units
19 Jul 2024

High-Level Dialogue "Wood for Globe" - Outcome Statement

The High-Level Dialogue “Wood for Globe: Leading pathways to carbon neutrality and resilience” on 19 July 2024 generated a collective call for scaling-up sustainable wood-based

IUFRO
Units
19 Jul 2024

Pre-World Forest Week High-Level Dialogue. WOOD for GLOBE: Leading pathways to carbon neutrality and resilience

This high-level dialogue serves as a vital platform for countries and stakeholders to assess the progress made in implementing sustainable wood pathways, held on July

IUFRO
Units
25 Jun 2024

Sub-plenary Session: Compelling Communication - Reshaping the Sustainable Wood Narrative

The Sub-plenary session focused on enhancing communication strategies around sustainable wood within the context of the "Forests and Society Towards 2050" congress. It showcased effective

IUFRO
Units
24 Mar 2024

Policy Dialogue, Advancing sustainable wood policy and science for carbon-neutral and resilient economies

The Sustainable Wood Policy Dialogue Meeting took place on March 25, 2024, in Rome and online, organized by FAO in collaboration with the “Wood for

IUFRO
Units
17 Oct 2023

Panel on Sustainable Wood for a Sustainable World at the IUFRO 2023 Latin American Conference

The IUFRO LA 2023 event, organized by IUFRO and Embrapa Forestry, brought together experts from various fields to discuss initiatives that promote resilient landscapes for

IUFRO
Units
02 Oct 2023

30th Asia Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) “Wood products: building blocks for a sustainable bioeconomy in Asia and the Pacific”

This event focused on the formulation and review of forest policies at the regional level. Its aim was to coordinate the implementation of these policies

IUFRO
Units
23 Jul 2023

Celebrating wood: Sustainable wood-based bioeconomy reception

Held on July 23, 2024, this event inspired collaboration in the global effort to combat climate change through the responsible use of wood and non-wood

IUFRO
Units
27 Jun 2023

Exploring pathways to foster a sustainable forest-based bioeconomy for Latin America and the Caribbean

Video recording of a side event, hosted by FAO’s Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries (ACSFI) at the 33rd Latin American and the Caribbean Forestry

Funding

The project is financed through the Austrian Forest Fund, an initiative of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management (BML). 

Social media: #WoodForGlobe 

Contact

 

If you want to learn more about the project or become involved, please contact Janice Burns: burns(at)iufro.org