Annual Report 2024/2025
Foreword
The annual report highlights the significant achievements of this IFSA term, accomplished through the dedication of all Officials and Commissioners. As we look closely, the report presents detailed information on the gender and regional distribution of Officials, Board and Departmental reports, LC data collection results, as well as the objectives and tasks completed by each Sub-Commission Chair and Commissioner.
Throughout this term, IFSA has continued its commitment to developing hybrid activities, ensuring that our members, regardless of their location, can participate fully in our offerings. The IFSA Wheel, along with all its units, has invested time, effort, and passion into delivering and promoting the IFSA experience across the globe. I am proud to share that during this term, we have not only strengthened engagement but also significantly increased global interest in IFSA. Our representation and visibility worldwide have grown, helping us reach more students, partners, and forestry communities than ever before.
This report aims to summarise our collective achievements over the past 12 months, reflecting the spirit of collaboration and dedication that defines IFSA.
It is a great honour and privilege for me to write this foreword. I must admit, this moment feels emotional, as the term has passed so quickly. To all the Officials and Commissioners: thank you for your commitment and hard work. To the LCs around the world: let us continue realising IFSA’s vision and mission by upholding our shared values and expanding our global impact even further.
IFSA Hugs,
Bora Karataş
Vice President
List of abbreviations
Abbreviations within IFSA
| Abbreviation | Full Name |
| AP | Asia Pacific |
| APRM | Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting |
| CA | Canadian American (aka Northern America) |
| CARM | Canadian-American Regional Meeting |
| CC | Communication Commission |
| CDC | Capacity Development Commission |
| CLECF | Congreso Latinoamericano de Estudiantes de Ciencias Forestales |
| CoC | Code of Conduct |
| GA | General Assembly |
| HoC | Head of Commission |
| HoSC | Head of Sub-Commission |
| HoTF | Head of Task Force |
| IFSA | International Forestry Students’ Association |
| IFSA 7 | IFSA Board (IFSA Direction and Council) |
| IFSA SAN | IFSA Supporter and Alumni Network |
| IFSA year/term | Time between one GA and the next GA |
| IFSS | International Forestry Students’ Symposium |
| IPC | International Processes Commission |
| JTF FE | Joint IUFRO/IFSA Task Force on Forest Education |
| LA | Latin America |
| LARM | Latin American Regional Meeting |
| LC | Local Committee |
| MC | Membership Councilor |
| MoU | Memorandum of Understanding |
| NA | Northern Africa |
| NARM | Northern African Regional Meeting |
| NE | Northern Europe |
| NERM | Northern European Regional Meeting |
| OC | Organising Committee (for events) |
| RM | Regional Meeting |
| RoPs | Rules of Procedures |
| RR | Regional Representative |
| RRM | Remote Regional Meeting |
| SA | Southern Africa |
| SARM | Southern African Regional Meeting |
| SE | Southern Europe |
| SERM | Southern European Regional Meeting |
| TF | Task Force |
Related Organisations and Processes
| Abbreviation |
Full Name |
| (UN) CBD | (United Nations) Convention on Biological Diversity |
| (UN) FAO | Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations |
| AFWC | African Forestry and Wildlife Commission |
| ALECIF | Asociación Latinoamericana de Estudiantes de Ciencias Forestals (Latin America Forestry Students’ Organization) |
| AFPA | Australian Forest Products Association |
| APFW | Asia Pacific Forestry Week |
| CFA | Commonwealth Forestry Association |
| CIFOR | Centre of International Forestry Research |
| CPF | Collaborative Partnership on Forests |
| EFI | European Forest Institute |
| EGEA | European Geography Association |
| EU | European Union |
| FSC | Forest Stewardship Council |
| GLF | Global Landscapes Forum |
| GPI | Global Peatland Initiative |
| IAAS | International Association of Students in Agriculture and Related Sciences |
| IFISO | Informal Forum of International Students’ Organisations |
| ITTO | International Tropical Timber Organisation |
| IUAF | International Union for Agroforestry |
| IUCN | International Union for Conservation of Nature |
| IUFRO | International Union of Forest Research Organizations |
| MYTF | Mediterranean Youth Task Force |
| RECOFTC | The Center for People and Forests |
| SFI | Sustainable Forestry Initiative |
| TFD | The Forest Dialogue |
| UNEP | United Nations Environment Programme |
IFSA Volunteers
Officials
During the 2024/2025 term, there were 56 official positions within the International Federation of Students’ Associations (IFSA). There were three positions that ultimately remained vacant throughout the term, with their urgency carried forward and reconsidered in the following term. In addition, each Commission may appoint Commissioners without a fixed numerical limit, based on the Board’s assessment of the urgency and the specific need for such positions. In this term, 3 Commissioners were appointed, bringing the total number of individuals formally contributing to the association’s effective operations to 56 members from across the world.
Below is an overview of the gender and regional distribution among IFSA Officials (including Commissioners) for the 2024/2025 term.
Board
Direction
| Position | Name | IFSA region | LC | Country of origin |
| President | Theresa Klara Loch | Southern Europe | LC Freiburg | Germany |
| Vice President | Bora Karatas | Southern Europe | LC Istanbul | Turkiye |
| Treasurer | Lea Arbogast | Southern Europe | LC Freiburg | Germany |
| Executive Secretary | Hemanshu Kafle | Asia-Pacific | LC KAFCOL | Nepal |
Council
| Position | Name | IFSA region | LC | Country of origin |
| Council Membership | Fiana Eka Aprilia | Asia-Pacific | LC UGM | Indonesia |
| Council External | Rizka Afif | Asia-Pacific | LC UGM | Indonesia |
| Council Internal | Alexander Watson | Northern Europe | LC Göttingen | Germany |
Internal Department
Communication Commission
| Position | Name | IFSA region | LC | Country of origin |
| HoC Communication | Oyebode Oluwafunminiyi Joshua | Northern Africa | LC Futa | Nigeria |
| HoSC Design | Sofia Gerbi | Latin America | LC CFCF UNALM | Peru |
| HoSC Publications | Demilade Peter | Northern Africa | LC Unilorin | Nigeria |
| HoSC Social Media | Maria Monica Nakanjakko | Northern Africa | LC Famu | Uganda |
| HoSC Web | Ademola Micheal Oyewole | Northern Africa | LC Futa | Nigeria |
| HoSC Discord | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
| HoSC Podcast | Taiwo Toyosi | Northern Africa | LC Futa | Nigeria |
Capacity Development Commission
| Position | Name | IFSA region | LC | Country of origin |
| HoC Capacity Development | Clarissa Chimeremeze Enyi | Northern Africa | LC FOWSA | Nigeria |
| HoSC Carbon and Sustainability | Seongmin Park | Asia-Pacific | LC SNU | South Korea |
| HoSC Cultural Competencies | Jephthah Nuwahereza | Northern Africa | LC Famu | Uganda |
| HoSC Forestry Education and Mentorship | Isa van Lidth de Jeude | Northern Europe | LC IFSOW | Netherlands |
| HoSC Language | Aura Mulya Shafira | Asia-Pacific | LC UNHAS | Indonesia |
| HoSC Gender | Vivienne Mack | Northern Europe | LC Eberswalde | Germany |
| HoSC TreE-Learning | Melissa Kembabazi | Northern Africa | LC Famu | Uganda |
| HoSC Fundraising | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
External Department
Partners Commission
| Position | Name | IFSA region | LC | Country of origin |
| HoC Partners | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
| HoSC CIFOR-ICRAF | Nilo Wijaya | Asia-Pacific | LC UGM | Indonesia |
| HoSC EFI | Tadhg Prendiville | Northern Europe | LC Bangor | United Kingdom |
| HoSC FAO | Zebulun Otaigbe Ojo | Northern Africa | LC AUSF | Nigeria |
| HoSC ITTO | Rajat Chauhan | Asia-Pacific | LC FRI | India |
| HoSC IUFRO | Dante Bertocci | Southern Europe | LC APEF | Portugal |
| HoSC RECOFTC | Muhammad Fawzaan | Asia-Pacific | LC UGM | Indonesia |
| HoSC The Forests Dialogue | Canakya Galerita | Asia-Pacific | LC IPB | Indonesia |
| HoSC FSC | Muhammad Pasha Assalafi | Asia-Pacific | LC UGM | Indonesia |
| HoSC GLF/YiL | Bright Kusi Appiah | Northern Africa | LC RENARSA | Ghana |
International Processes Commission
| Position | Name | IFSA region | LC | Country of origin |
| HoC International Processes | Bashir Isiya | Northern Africa | LC FOWSA | Nigeria |
| HoSC Forest Europe | Raghav Sharma | Southern Europe | LC AUSF | Italy |
| HoSC UNCBD | Dito Akbar | Asia-Pacific | LC UGM | Indonesia |
| HoSC UNEP | Shreyansh Singh | Asia-Pacific | LC Dehradun | India |
| HoSC UNCCD | Ikechukwu Okondor | Northern Africa | LC FOWSA | Nigeria |
| HoSC UNFCCC | Faiha Azka Azzahira | Asia-Pacific | LC UGM | Indonesia |
| HoSC UNFF | Salma Omotara | Northern Africa | LC Tree Club | Nigeria |
| HoSC UNFF | Pooja Pokharel | Asia-Pacific | LC Pokhara | Nepal |
| HoSC WFF | Agban Nur Urbani | Asia-Pacific | LC UGM | Indonesia |
| HoSC UNECE | Nikolina Mencin | Southern Europe | LC Ljubljana | Slovenia |
Membership Department
Regional Representatives
| Position | Name | IFSA region | LC | Country of origin |
| RR for Asia Pacific | Hyojin Shim | Asia Pacific | LC KMU | Korea |
| RR for Asia Pacific | Tri Nadia Asrini | Asia Pacific | LC UNHAS | Indonesia |
| RR for Latin America | Jaime Iarin Victoriano Ascencio | Latin America | LC Chaupea | Mexico |
| RR for Latin America | Alfredo Agustin Coddou Diaz | Latin America | LCM | Chile |
| RR for Northern Africa | Samuel Opoku Afriyie | Northern Africa | Renarsa Knust | Ghana |
| RR for Northern Africa | Mayowa Olatunji | Northern Africa | Tree Club | Nigeria |
| RR for Northern America | Marie-Pier Charbonneau-Majeau | Northern America | ULaval | Canada |
| RR for Northern America | Gabriel Nyen | Northern America | FGSA | United States |
| RR for Northern Europe | Stephanie Thomas | Northern Europe | LC Gottingen | German |
| RR for Northern Europe | Beniamin Chrzanowski | Northern Europe | LC Warsaw | Poland |
| RR for Southern Africa | Tsiky Nofy Oceane Rakotomavo | Southern Africa | LC GFSA Madagascar | Madagascar |
| RR for Southern Africa | Okodi Gad | Southern Africa | LC FAMU | Uganda |
| RR for Southern Europe | Svilena Dimova | Southern Europe | SKOPS-LC Sofia | Bulgaria |
| RR for Southern Europe | Yezdan Rohat Kones | Southern Europe | LC Istanbul | Turkiye |
Commissioners
| Position | Name | IFSA region | LC | Country of origin |
| Internal Commissioner | Dewanti Uma Rahmaningtyas | Asia Pacific | LC UGM | Indonesia |
| Internal Commissioner | Rafael Luna Reyes | Latin America | LC Chaupea | Mexico |
| External Commissioner | Sekar Yunita | Northern Europe | LC Göttingen | Indonesia |
| Design Commissioner | Nadja Nikic | Southern Europe | LC Belgrade | Serbia |
Task Forces
Code of Conduct
The International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA) focuses on inclusivity, equality, and community building in line with the IFSA Strategy 2022-2026. Our Code of Conduct (CoC) creates a respectful and safe environment by promoting openness, fairness, and cultural understanding, while maintaining zero tolerance for discrimination. Approved by all Local Committees (LCs) during the General Assembly, the CoC ensures professionalism and a discrimination-free space, with clear guidelines and an independent CoC Committee. Members are expected to use inclusive, gender-sensitive language and act respectfully in all interactions, including meetings and events. The CoC Committee, separate from the IFSA Board, handles reported cases confidentially, ensuring anonymity and fair resolution. Reports can be submitted anonymously, reviewed quickly, and addressed with actions ranging from warnings to suspensions or permanent exclusion. The CoC also emphasizes the importance of data protection and avoiding conflicts of interest, reflecting IFSA’s commitment to a professional, inclusive, and empowering student network.Following the approval of the CoC during the General Assembly, the new Board will implement the proper processes once the advertisement and handover have been completed by the previous Board members.
Opportunities Task Force
With the aim of building an all-encompassing platform for career opportunities on the IFSA website, the IFSA Board created the Opportunities Task Force. This Task Force supported the development of internship proposals with IFSA partners, and designing the webpage. Composed of 9 IFSA members, the Task Force included 3 members from Asia Pacific; 2 from Northern Europe; 1 from Southern Europe; 1 member from Southern Africa; 1 from Northern Africa; and 1 from Latin America. Further details on the project description and outcomes are explained in the Main IFSA Projects section.
IFSA-IAAS-IUAF Youth Task Force for the World Agroforestry Congress 2025
The Youth Task Force is a joint collaboration between IFSA, IUAF, and IFSA to support the youth engagement activities for the 6th World Agroforestry Congress in October 2024 in Rwanda. The Task Force members support proposal writing to strengthen youth participation in the event; and support tasks related to logistics, fundraising, communications, and/or program planning/management. Excluding the number of Task Force members from IAAS, there are a total of 6 IFSA members participating in the Youth Task Force, specifically 3 from Northern Africa, 3 from Asia Pacific, 1 from Southern Africa, and 1 from Northern Europe.
Official of the Year
Unlike the Official of the Month, the Officials of the Year were selected at the end of the IFSA term through a vote by all IFSA Officials. Each Official had the opportunity to nominate up to three peers, based on their performance throughout the entire term.
In order to highlight peer recognition and the collective perspective of the team, members of the Direction were intentionally not included in the voting process.
| Name | Department | Position | Region |
| Clarissa Chimeremeze Enyi | Internal Department | Head of CDC | Northern Africa |
| Nilo Wijaya | External Department | HoSC CIFOR-ICRAF | Asia Pacific |
| Sofia Gerbi | Internal Department | HoSC Design | Latin America |
Commissioner of the Year
This term, IFSA was supported by a small team of Commissioners. While this meant we did not introduce a Commissioner of the Year recognition, it also underlined how valuable these roles are to the work of IFSA. We warmly encourage future terms to continue promoting and strengthening the Commissioner positions, so that the team can grow and be supported like in previous years.
IFSA Members
Currently, IFSA comprises 151 Ordinary Members across 66 countries (see the map below), along with 11 Associate Members. During the 2024/25 term, no Local Committees (LCs) were expelled, while three new LCs were established, extending IFSA’s presence in one additional county : Bangladesh. Note: The total number of countries across all regions adds up to 66, as Germany is included in both Northern and Southern Europe.
Membership Development
New Ordinary members during IFSA year 2024/2025
| LC name | University | Country | Region | Accepted on |
| BPFSA SUST | Shahjalal University of Science and Technology | Bangladesh | Asia Pacific | October, 2024 |
| NRSS | Lakehead University | Canada | Northern America | March, 2025 |
| IFSAQ | Kyushu University | Japan | Asia Pacific | April, 2025 |
| FSEC | Benguet State University | Philippines | Asia Pacific | April, 2025 |
| FOWSA | Dutsinma Katsina University | Nigeria | Northern Africa | May, 2025 |
| UMPFSA | University of Mpumalanga | South Africa | South Africa | September, 2025 |
New Associate members during IFSA year 2024/2025
No new Associate Members were officially accepted during the 2024/2025 IFSA term. However, the current data reflects an increase from 10 to 11 Associate Members, as one previously unlisted member was identified and included in the updated records.
Dismissed Ordinary members during IFSA year 2024/2025
There were not any dismissed Ordinary members in the IFSA term 2024/2025.
Dismissed Associate members during IFSA year 2024/2025
There were not any dismissed Ordinary members in the IFSA term 2024/2025.
Current Members
At the end of the IFSA term 2024/2025, there are 151 Ordinary members from 66 countries and 11 Associate members from 6 countries.
Ordinary members
Asia Pacific
41 LCs, 13 countries
| NThn° | LC name | Country |
| 1 | IFSA LC ANU | Australia |
| 2 | FESS | Australia |
| 3 | NTUFSA | China-Taipei (Taiwan) |
| 4 | NCHUFSA | China-Taipei (Taiwan) |
| 5 | NCYUFNRSA | China-Taipei (Taiwan) |
| 6 | IFSA LC FRI | India |
| 7 | IFSA FOF-SK | India |
| 8 | IFSA LC FNRSA | India |
| 9 | COFs | India |
| 10 | ITB | Indonesia |
| 11 | IFSA LC IPB | Indonesia |
| 12 | IFSA LC ULM | Indonesia |
| 13 | IFSA LC UGM | Indonesia |
| 14 | IFSA LC UNHAS | Indonesia |
| 15 | IFSA LC UMM | Indonesia |
| 16 | IFSA LC TEHRAN | Iran |
| 17 | IFSA LC University of Tabriz | Iran |
| 18 | LC Sanru | Iran |
| 19 | IFSA LC KYOTO | Japan |
| 20 | IFSA HU LC | Japan |
| 21 | IFSAQ | Japan |
| 22 | IFSA LC SNU | Korea (Rep) |
| 23 | IFSA LC CNU | Korea (Rep) |
| 24 | IFSA LC KMU | Korea (Rep) |
| 25 | IFSA-KNU | Korea (Rep) |
| 26 | IFSA KJNU LC | Korea (Rep) |
| 27 | KU:rest | Korea (Rep) |
| 28 | UOS-FSA | Korea (Rep) |
| 29 | CNU-FSA | Korea (Rep) |
| 30 | IFSA, Pokhara | Nepal |
| 31 | IFSA Hetauda | Nepal |
| 32 | IFSA KAFCOL | Nepal |
| 33 | IFSA-Katari | Nepal |
| 34 | IFSA LC Auckland | New Zealand |
| 35 | IFSA AUP | Pakistan |
| 36 | AFFS-UPLB | Philippines |
| 37 | CFNR-UPLB | Philippines |
| 38 | IFSA SLSU | Philippines |
| 39 | FSEC | Phillipines |
| 40 | KUFTC | Thailand |
| 41 | BPFSA SUST | Bangladesh |
Latin America
16 LCs, 9 countries
| N° | LC name | Country |
| 1 | IFSA-UB | Belize |
| 2 | LCM | Chile |
| 3 | IFSA Antumapu | Chile |
| 4 | IFSA LC UdeC | Chile |
| 5 | FLawen-UACH | Chile |
| 6 | ASEFORUN | Colombia |
| 7 | ESUTRO | Costa Rica |
| 8 | ASFA | Costa Rica |
| 9 | ADEFGUA | Guatemala |
| 10 | UANL – IFSA | Mexico |
| 11 | CHAUPEA | Mexico |
| 12 | BUCAM | Mexico |
| 13 | AECIF | Paraguay |
| 14 | PAFASG | Panama |
| 15 | CFCF UNALM | Peru |
| 16 | CEDIFORAM | Peru |
Northern Africa
18 LCs, 4 countries
| N° | LC name | Country |
| 1 | NARSA | Ghana |
| 2 | RENARSA KNUST | Ghana |
| 3 | FSA Morocco | Morocco |
| 4 | FUTA Chapter | Nigeria |
| 5 | IFSA – UAM | Nigeria |
| 6 | FOTSA | Nigeria |
| 7 | UFSA UNILORIN | Nigeria |
| 8 | FOWISA | Nigeria |
| 9 | IFSA – Tree Club | Nigeria |
| 10 | UNIMAID | Nigeria |
| 11 | FORSAN UDUS | Nigeria |
| 12 | FOWSA UNIZIK | Nigeria |
| 13 | IFSA EKSU CHAPTER | Nigeria |
| 14 | FORWISA UNIPORT | Nigeria |
| 15 | FORMSA-UNIOSUN | Nigeria |
| 16 | IFSA AAUA | Nigeria |
| 17 | LC FOWSA | Nigeria |
| 18 | NaRMSA | Sierra Leone |
Northern America
13 LCs, 2 countries
| N° | LC name | Country |
| 1 | IFSA UBC | Canada |
| 2 | NRS Club | Canada |
| 3 | ULaval IFSA | Canada |
| 4 | UNBC | Canada |
| 5 | IFSA LC UofA | Canada |
| 6 | NRSS | Canada |
| 7 | OSU-IFSA | United States of America |
| 8 | Yale SAF | United States of America |
| 9 | Michigan Technological University LC | United States of America |
| 10 | UW IFSA | United States of America |
| 11 | UMT | United States of America |
| 12 | FGSA | United States of America |
| 13 | IFSA NAU | United States of America |
Northern Europe
23 LCs, 13 countries
| N° | LC name | Country |
| 1 | LC Brno | Czech Republic |
| 2 | IFSA LC Prague | Czech Republic |
| 3 | DSL- SKI | Denmark |
| 4 | IFSA LC Copenhagen | Denmark |
| 5 | Estonian Forestry Students Association | Estonia |
| 6 | Metsäylioppilaat ry | Finland |
| 7 | MEOL Forestry Students | Finland |
| 8 | Association of Forestry Students in Joensuu, Joensuun Metsäylioppilaatry | Finland |
| 9 | IFSA LC Göttingen | Germany |
| 10 | IFSA LC Eberswalde | Germany |
| 11 | IFSA LC Tharandt | Germany |
| 12 | IFSA LC Erfurt | Germany |
| 13 | WFSS / WIT LC | Ireland |
| 14 | Šalkone Forest Faculty Student Organization | Latvia |
| 15 | IFSOW | Netherlands |
| 16 | IFSA Warsaw Forestry Students Association | Poland |
| 17 | Kolo Lesników, Poznań | Poland |
| 18 | IFSA Slovakia | Slovakia |
| 19 | IFSA Umeå | Sweden |
| 20 | SMS Studentkar | Sweden |
| 21 | ASK | Sweden |
| 22 | KFSA Kyiv Forestry Students Association | Ukraine |
| 23 | BFSA | United Kingdom |
Southern Africa
13 LCs, 8 countries
| N° | LC name | Country |
| 1 | SEED | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2 | NaRMSA | Kenya |
| 3 | GFSA Madagascar | Madagascar |
| 4 | BUFA | Malawi |
| 5 | UFA | South Africa |
| 6 | SFSA | South Africa |
| 7 | NMU Forestry Association | South Africa |
| 8 | FCFSA | South Africa |
| 9 | UPFSA | South Africa |
| 10 | UMPFSA | South Africa |
| 11 | TFSA | Tanzania |
| 12 | FAMU | Uganda |
| 13 | F.E.W.S | Zimbabwe |
Southern Europe
27 LCs, 17 countries
| N° | LC name | Country |
| 1 | IFSA BOKU | Austria |
| 2 | IFSA Gembloux | Belgium |
| 3 | IFSA Ghent | Belgium |
| 4 | ASŠF Sarajevo | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 5 | SKOPS-LC Sofia | Bulgaria |
| 6 | IFSA France | France |
| 7 | IFSA LC Rottenburg | Germany |
| 8 | IFSA LC Freiburg | Germany |
| 9 | IFSA LC Freising | Germany |
| 10 | LC Thessaloniki – GFSA | Greece |
| 11 | IFSA LC Hungary | Hungary |
| 12 | AUSF Viterbo | Italy |
| 13 | AUSF Molise | Italy |
| 14 | AUSF Padova | Italy |
| 15 | AUSF Napoli | Italy |
| 16 | AUSF Firenze | Italy |
| 17 | AUSF Torino | Italy |
| 18 | AUSF Nuoro | Italy |
| 19 | DREN Skopje | North Macedonia |
| 20 | IFSA Portugal – APEF | Portugal |
| 21 | LC Braşov | Romania |
| 22 | LC Belgrade | Serbia |
| 23 | DŠG – IFSA LC Ljubljana | Slovenia |
| 24 | PFSA | Spain |
| 25 | IFSA LC Zurich | Switzerland |
| 26 | LC Bern | Switzerland |
| 27 | LC Istanbul | Türkiye |
Associate members
11 members, 6 countries
| Name | University | Country | Region |
| Jihwi Jang | University of Seoul | South Korea | Asia-Pacific |
| Sajad Ghanbari | University of Tehran | Iran | Asia-Pacific |
| Shankar Adhikari | Institute of Forestry Nepal, Tribhuvan | Nepal | Asia-Pacific |
| Bidur Khadka | Institute of Forestry, Tribhuvan | Nepal | Asia-Pacific |
| Shiksha Kanal | Kathmandu Forestry College, KAFCOL | Nepal | Asia-Pacific |
| Adnan Mustafa | Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences | China/Pakistan | Asia-Pacific |
| Muhammad Ayaz | Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University | China/Pakistan | Asia-Pacific |
| Qudsia Saeed | Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Yangling | China | Asia-Pacific |
| Majid Ullah | Department of Forestry and Range Management; PMAS- Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi | Pakistan | Asia-Pacific |
| Sangeet Mithra Manirajah | Hertie School | Germany | Northern Europe |
| Ange Raharivololoniaina | University of Bayreuth | Germany | Northern Europe |
Consulting members
| Name | Appointment year |
| Agustin Rosello | 2022 |
| Simone Massaro | 2022 |
| Elif Naz Duman | 2022 |
| Jonas Sitte | 2022 |
| Šimon Hrbek | 2023 |
| Alina Lehikoinen | 2023 |
| Desita Dyah D A Kusumaningrum | 2023 |
| Jazmin Lopez | 2023 |
| Johanna Klapper | 2023 |
| Isabelle Dela Paz | 2024 |
| Volodymyr Kravets | 2024 |
| Lea Arbogast | 2025 |
| Theresa Klara Loch | 2025 |
| Barbara Öllerer | 2025 |
| Karen Gomez | 2025 |
Honorary members
| Name | Appointment year |
| A. C. de Oliveira | 1994 |
| Tim Peck | 1994 |
| Dr. E. A. Abeney | 1997 |
| Prof. Dr. Kader Asmal | 1997 |
| Prof. Dr. Davide Pettenella | 1997 |
| Dr. Cletus Avoka | 1998 |
| Dr. S. J. Quashie-Sam | 1998 |
| Dr. Claude Martin | 1999 |
| Dr. Ernst Wermann | 1999 |
| Christel Wieland | 1999 |
| Dr. John Blyth | 2000 |
| Prof. Dr. Franz Schmithüsen | 2001 |
| Dr. Suprianto | 2002 |
| Pekka Patosaari | 2003 |
| Öznur Bülend Seçkin | 2003 |
| Prof. Dr. Peter Kanowski | 2005 |
| Alexander Buck | 2007 |
| Prof. Dr. Don Ko Lee | 2008 |
| Tim Christophersen | 2008 |
| Dr. Osman Devrim Elvan | 2009 |
| Dr. Hendrayanto | 2010 |
| Prof. Dr. Siegfried Lewark | 2010 |
| Dr. John Innes | 2010 |
| Prof. Dr. Niels Elers Koch | 2011 |
| Prof. Dr. Cecil Koninjendijk | 2012 |
| Josef Svetlik | 2012 |
| Michael Goergen | 2013 |
| Dr. Kathy Lewis | 2013 |
| Prof. Dr. Piotr Paschalis Jakubowitz | 2014 |
| John Carric Lewis | 2014 |
| Prof. Dr. Josua Louw | 2014 |
| Prof. Dr. Juan Picos | 2014 |
| Prof. Dr. Michael Wingfield | 2015 |
| Prof. Dr. Gerhard Müller-Starck | 2015 |
| Gerhard Mannsberger | 2016 |
| Dr. Mercy Derkyi | 2017 |
| Dr. Peter Mayer | 2017 |
| Dr. Marc Palahí | 2018 |
| Domenique Reeb | 2018 |
| Prof. Dr. Georg Winkel | 2018 |
| Prof. Dr. Daniela Kleinschmit | 2019 |
| Thomas Haußmann | 2019 |
| José Carlos Martínez Hernández | 2019 |
| Lisa Prior | 2020 |
| Eva Müller | 2021 |
| Andrew Taber | 2021 |
| Jesse Mahoney | 2022 |
| Florent Kaiser | 2022 |
| Natalia Cisneros | 2022 |
| Jonas Sitte | 2024 |
LC data collection
General description
Each year, changes in membership naturally occur due to transitions in the presidency of each Local Committee (LC). The Membership Department—led by the Membership Councilor with the support of each Regional Representative—conducts an annual demographic survey among IFSA’s LCs.
For the 2024/2025 term, there were no significant changes compared to the most recent survey conducted in October 2024, as the latest compilation of data was based on the first presidency period of the LCs. Over the past three years, the response rate has steadily increased from 67.1% to 81.5%, and most recently to 96,5%, meaning that nearly all LCs provided updated data. Therefore, in the 2024/2025 term, the survey was continued using
Results
The latest updated data, based on additional recapitulation, shows that the number of Local Committees (LCs) has increased across three regions, with a total addition of six new LCs. As a result, IFSA now comprises 151 LCs. Since these committees were newly established, their membership remains relatively small—around 15 members each—while they are still in the process of forming their core executive boards.
A new country, Bangladesh, has also joined IFSA, bringing the organization’s presence to a total of 66 countries worldwide.
In terms of regional distribution, the largest proportion of members continues to come from Northern Africa (54.5%), followed by Asia Pacific (12.4%), Northern Europe (9.1%), Southern Europe (9%), Southern Africa (8.7%), Latin America (3.6%), and Northern America (2.8%).
The total membership has slightly increased to 14,182 members. The gender distribution consists of 49% female, 45.12% male, 0.47% non-binary/other, and 0.33% who prefer not to disclose their gender. The number of active members has risen to 6,089, representing approximately 42.93% of the total membership. However, in several regions, passive members still dominate, accounting for 57.07%. This remains an important point of attention to ensure that Regional Representatives stay proactive in maintaining regional bonding and strengthening the engagement and activeness of each LC.
Regarding LC projects, the most recent data indicates that local projects continue to dominate, accounting for 88% of all projects, compared to 12% international projects. In total, there were 905 local (national) projects and 133 international projects. LC initiatives were largely conducted in person, reflecting their primary focus on internal member engagement, with 805 in-person projects (77.9%) and 228 online projects (22.1%). In the 2024/2025 term, there were also unofficial regional meetings held in Taiwan, Japan, and Korea, involving other LCs in the Asia Pacific region. These gatherings were referred to as the “Winter Camp” during that term.
In terms of study levels, bachelor’s degree students remain the majority at 66.54%, followed by master’s students at 19.15% and PhD students at 2.38%. Although bachelor’s students still dominate, their proportion decreased by 9.36%. Meanwhile, the proportion of master’s students increased by 11.15%, and doctoral students experienced a 1.33% rise in proportion.
Additional information has been incorporated into the internal database of the Membership Department, including updated university addresses (where applicable), study programs, representatives’ contact numbers, expectations for the new term, and partnership status. Through further engagement and discussions, the Membership Department has also initiated new conversations regarding the establishment of LCs in countries where IFSA previously had no presence, such as Malaysia and Brazil.
The following pictures present a graphical representation of the described results.
New partnerships
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
This year, IFSA continued strengthening its collaboration with the Forest Stewardship Council. IFSA supported activities surrounding the FSC General Assembly in Panama, including the engagement of IFSA delegates and the dissemination of a survey on forest certification to increase student-level awareness and input. These efforts further consolidated IFSA’s contribution to global discussions on sustainable forest management and youth participation in FSC processes.
Rainforest Partnership
A new collaboration was developed with Rainforest Partnership, an organisation working with Indigenous and local communities to protect tropical forests. IFSA contributed to global mobilisation efforts through awareness campaigns and engagements connected to international initiatives such as World Rainforest Day. This cooperation expanded IFSA’s involvement in rainforest advocacy and youth-focused outreach.
Rainforest Youth Summit (RAYS)
Building on IFSA’s growing interest in youth-led forest initiatives, IFSA provided annual support for member participation in the Rainforest Youth Summit. The cooperation included contributions to the RAYS Committee through workshops, concept-note preparation, and participation in side events. Through this partnership, IFSA helped create capacity-building opportunities for young people active in forest conservation.
Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI)
The partnership with the Rights and Resources Initiative focused on advancing recognition of Indigenous and local community land rights. IFSA delegates were supported to join regional dialogues in Nepal and Indonesia, enabling youth perspectives to feed into policy discussions on land governance, tenure rights, and community-based natural resource management. This collaboration highlights IFSA’s continued work at the intersection of forest rights, youth engagement, and global policy processes.
Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF)
IFSA initiated a first contact with the Institute of Chartered Foresters, the professional body representing foresters and arboriculturists in the United Kingdom. The cooperation aims to connect students with professional forestry networks, promote high training standards, and support pathways into accredited forestry careers. This potential partnership would broaden IFSA’s engagement with established forestry institutions and enhance professional development opportunities for members in the United Kingdom.
Renewed Partnerships
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
IFSA continued its collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature through renewed engagement in regional and global programmes. This year, IFSA contributed to the Technical Advisory Group of the GEF-8 Southeast Asia and the Pacific Forests Integrated Programme (2025–2029), ensuring that youth perspectives remain embedded in regional forest governance and biodiversity planning. The partnership strengthens IFSA’s role in long-term programme design and implementation within the UN environment and conservation space.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
The cooperation with FAO was further deepened through joint work on the CBIT-Forest II project, focused on enhancing forest-related transparency and capacity building. IFSA also expanded its engagement with FAO through multiple pathways, including collaboration connected to the World Food Forum and support for technical activities across forest education and youth involvement. These joint efforts help advance IFSA’s mission of enabling stronger youth representation in global forest policy processes.
World Food Forum (WFF)
This year marked a significant milestone with IFSA being selected as an official youth partner organisation on the topics of biodiversity and forestry for the World Food Forum. The partnership provided accommodation support for IFSA delegates participating in the annual WFF event and included IFSA’s contribution to a joint youth statement developed during the Youth Consultation. This strengthened role deepens IFSA’s influence in global discussions linking food systems, forests, and youth leadership.
CIFOR-ICRAF
The longstanding partnership with CIFOR-ICRAF continued to grow, reinforced by strong cooperation on youth empowerment, mentoring, and scientific engagement. IFSA contributed to activities around Science Day 2025 and explored involvement in the Restoration Education Asia programme for 2025–2026. The partnership remains central to connecting IFSA members with leading research institutions and practical learning opportunities.
European Forest Institute (EFI)
IFSA renewed its collaboration with the European Forest Institute, reaffirming IFSA’s position as a major youth partner in European forest education and policy dialogues. The year saw closer engagement at the EFI Annual Conference and increased cooperation on capacity-building activities for students. This deepened partnership supports shared goals on forest education, communication, and youth involvement in European forest governance.
Forest Europe
Following the transition of Forest Europe’s host country from Germany to Sweden, the partnership was revitalised with a focus on emerging priorities in the pan-European forest policy arena. IFSA and Forest Europe expressed their commitment to continue collaborating on the topic of “Green Jobs,” supporting youth participation and professional pathways in the future forest sector.
Main IFSA Projects
IFSA Dialogue Series
During this term, IFSA delivered a new round of the IFSA Dialogue Series, organised in collaboration with several long-standing partners. The series brought together more than 150 accumulated participants from across the globe and strengthened IFSA’s visibility through social-media engagement and external outreach. Webinars were co-developed with EFI, Forest Europe, FAO, IUFRO, CIFOR-ICRAF, The Forest Dialogue, and RECOFTC, contributing diverse expert insights. Two thematic sessions were delivered this year: Science-to-Policy Transfer in Forestry, and Upscaling Local Wisdom, both designed to support youth understanding of evidence-based policy processes. A policy brief is under preparation and will be finalised in the next term.
Additional details: https://ifsa.net/ifsa-dialogue-2025/
Getting to Know IFSA – Webinar Series
To enhance internal clarity and support new and continuing IFSA members, a dedicated “Getting to Know IFSA” Webinar Series was introduced. The series focused on IFSA’s Code of Conduct, the revised organisational guidelines, and provided an open Q&A session with Officials. These sessions helped strengthen transparency, familiarise members with the association’s values, and prepare newly elected leaders for smooth onboarding.
Additional details: https://ifsa.net/getting-to-know-ifsa-25/
Capacity Building Workshops
This year’s capacity-building activities included two major events.
The first was a session organised for World Tiger Day, focusing on conservation approaches and experiences related to the goal of doubling tiger populations (TX2). The event provided an accessible platform for students to engage with practitioners working in wildlife conservation.
The second was the IFSA GIS Basic Training, a three-day online workshop offering introductory skills in QGIS. The training equipped participants with practical tools for spatial analysis, responding directly to member requests for more technical capacity-building opportunities.
Additional details: https://ifsa.net/gis-basic-2025/
Improving Internal Continuity
To support organisational continuity, IFSA updated a number of internal resources, including progress reports, a unified set of changeover documents, and a new Officials and Commissions Welcome Booklet. These materials make expectations clearer for incoming Officials, ease changeovers, and help keep working standards consistent across departments.
Internal Guidelines
Over the course of the term, IFSA developed and published a set of Internal Guidelines. These documents help clarify IFSA’s approach to a number of recurring topics and provide a shared point of reference across terms, departments, and leadership changes.
Instead of each Board having to revisit the same questions from scratch, the guidelines offer a common baseline that can be consulted when needed. They support continuity in a student-led organisation with short leadership cycles, while still leaving space for context, discussion, and judgement.
The guidelines are not intended as fixed rules, but as guiding principles. They are meant to support constructive discussions, transparent decision-making, and consistency with IFSA’s values. The Rules of Procedure (RoPs) were adapted accordingly to reflect their inclusion.
This is a starting point, and future Boards are encouraged to build on it—by updating existing guidelines or adding new ones where they see a need.
The full set of guidelines is available at: https://ifsa.net/internal-guidelines/
Conscious Traveling
The Conscious Traveling Guidelines were developed to support more reflective and responsible travel decisions within IFSA, acknowledging both the environmental impact of mobility and the importance of in-person exchange for a global student network .
The guidelines encourage members to critically assess when travel is necessary, to prioritise lower-emission alternatives where feasible, and to consider virtual formats as a valid option. At the same time, they explicitly recognise global inequalities, differences in access to infrastructure, and the historical responsibility of emissions, ensuring that environmental responsibility does not come at the cost of inclusivity or participation.
By framing travel as a shared responsibility rather than an individual burden, these guidelines provide a balanced reference for funding decisions, event planning, and personal reflection.
Funding & Sponsorship
The Funding & Sponsorship Guidelines aim to support transparent, ethical, and reflective engagement with external partners, while recognising the financial realities of a student-run organisation .
They clarify responsibilities between the IFSA Board and event organising committees, emphasise open communication around funding sources, and encourage collective reflection on how funding relationships align with IFSA’s values. Rather than prohibiting specific partners, the guidelines promote transparency, accountability, and awareness of the broader message IFSA sends through its financial relationships.
This framework helps ensure continuity in financial decision-making and provides future Boards with a shared ethical baseline when navigating sponsorship opportunities.
Internships & Professional Development
The Internships & Professional Development Guidelines were developed to articulate IFSA’s stance on fair, ethical, and meaningful professional opportunities .
They emphasise mutual value, transparency, and respect, while clearly stating that unpaid internships should not be considered the default. The guidelines encourage open discussion about compensation, learning objectives, and working conditions, recognising that contexts differ across organisations and regions.
By defining core principles rather than rigid criteria, these guidelines help IFSA representatives, members, and partners navigate internships and professional development opportunities in a way that reflects IFSA’s commitment to integrity and inclusivity.
Recommendations and Reference Letters
The Recommendations and Reference Letters Guidelines provide clarity on when and how IFSA representatives should write recommendations, recognising both their importance for members and their impact on IFSA’s credibility .
They stress that recommendations should be informed, sincere, and based on direct collaboration, ensuring that letters reflect genuine experience rather than formal positions alone. Clear procedures are outlined to manage expectations and protect both applicants and the organisation.
This guideline supports fairness, transparency, and professionalism, while safeguarding the trust placed in IFSA by external institutions.
Non-Political in Political Times
The Non-Political in Political Times Guidelines were developed to clarify IFSA’s position as a non-political organisation operating in a highly politicised global context .
They reaffirm that being non-political does not mean being neutral on issues rooted in science, ethics, or human rights. While IFSA does not endorse political parties, it remains committed to values such as inclusivity, scientific integrity, and recognition of climate change.
These guidelines help navigate sensitive discussions, provide orientation in ambiguous situations, and ensure that IFSA’s actions remain consistent with its mission without becoming partisan.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
The Use of Artificial Intelligence Guidelines respond to the increasing presence of AI tools in everyday workflows and communication .
They encourage mindful, transparent, and responsible use of AI, particularly in written communication, meetings, data protection, and visual identity. The guidelines stress that AI should support—not replace—personal responsibility, human tone, and critical thinking.
By addressing privacy, consent, environmental impact, and credibility, this guideline helps IFSA navigate new technologies in a way that aligns with its values and legal responsibilities.
Secured Funding – Eva Mayr-Stihl Foundation
This term, IFSA secured a new multi-year funding partnership with the Eva Mayr-Stihl Foundation. A total of 90,000 EUR was approved for the next three years, including 20,000 EUR per year for the Development Fund and 10,000 EUR per year to support the International Forestry Students’ Symposium (IFSS).
Beyond the financial value, this agreement represents an important step towards more predictable, long-term support for IFSA’s work. The annual Development Fund contribution strengthens IFSA’s ability to support member-led projects and initiatives across the network, helping reduce financial barriers and enabling more consistent planning from one term to the next. The dedicated IFSS contribution supports the stability and quality of IFSA’s flagship annual event, while easing part of the funding pressure on Organising Committees.
Overall, this partnership provides welcome continuity for IFSA’s core activities and reinforces IFSA’s capacity to deliver on both operational development and international exchange. IFSA is grateful for the Foundation’s trust and commitment, and will ensure transparent allocation and reporting in line with IFSA’s internal funding and sponsorship standards.
Events
Events organised by IFSA in 2024/2025
| Event | Start Date | End Date | Place | Format |
| Balkan Meeting 2024 | 27 October 2024 | 31 October 2024 | Ljubljana, Slovenia | In-person |
| Germany Winter Meeting | 5 December 2024 | 8 December 2024 | Freiburg, Germany | In-person |
| Forestry Winter Camp | 7 February 2025 | 15 February 2025 | Taiwan | In-person |
| Membership Department Meeting (once in 2 months) | 28 Feb 2025 | July 2025 | Online | Online |
| Interim | 28 Feb 2025 | 2nd March 2025 | Online | Online |
| External Department Meeting
(Every quarter) |
Quarterly | Quarterly | Online | Online |
| APRM | 29 June 2025 | 6 July 2025 | Korea | In-person |
| NERM | 13 April 2025 | 19 April 2025 | Ireland | In-person |
| SERM | 11 May 2025 | 18 May 2025 | Switzerland | In-person |
| Germany Meeting | 26 June 2025 | 29 June 2025 | Gottingen, Germany | In-person |
| NARM | 30 June 2025 | 4 July 2025 | Ghana | In-person |
| LARM | 12 Aug, 17 September 2025 | 14 Aug, 26 September 2025 | Paraguay | In-person and Online |
| SARM | 4 Aug 2025 | 7 Aug 2025 | Madagascar | In-person |
| IFSS | 16 Aug 2025 | 30 Aug 2025 | Indonesia | Hybrid |
Publications
IFSA Newsletter
The IFSA Newsletter remains one of IFSA’s main channels for sharing updates and opportunities across the network. This term, the newsletter was published selectively, with a limited number of issues released.
IFSA Annual Report (2023/2024)
This term also saw the publication of the IFSA Annual Report for the 2023/2024 term. The report documents key developments, activities, and outcomes from the previous year, and serves as an important reference point for continuity and institutional memory.
The report can be accessed here: https://ifsa.net/annual-report-2023-2024/
Interim Report 2025
An Interim Report was prepared to provide a concise overview of ongoing work and developments during the term. It was used to support transparency, internal alignment, and smoother transitions by capturing key updates in one place.
The report can be accessed here: https://ifsa.net/ifsa-interim-2025-report/
Officials Welcome Book
To support smoother onboarding and clearer expectations, IFSA developed an Officials Welcome Book. The booklet introduces essential structures, roles, and working practices, and helps new Officials start their term with shared guidance and context.
IFSA Strategy
The IFSA Strategy is the association’s guiding framework, outlining IFSA’s long-term goals and the concrete actions intended to achieve them. IFSA has worked with multi-year Strategies since 2008, with successive cycles in 2011–2014, 2014–2018, 2018–2022, and the current Strategy adopted at IFSS 2022. The current Strategy covers the period 2022–2026 and remains the active reference document for IFSA’s work.
The Strategy is structured around three overarching goals:
- Strengthen the IFSA Community
- Take Learning Beyond the Classroom
- Enable Students to Engage Globally
Each goal is further broken down into sub-goals and action points. To support monitoring and accountability, action points are linked to indicators that can be reviewed over time.
During this term, the Board continued working within the existing 2022–2026 Strategy. No structural revisions were made to the Strategy itself, as it remains in force until 2026. A Strategy update and further development is expected to be taken forward by the next Board as part of the ongoing Strategy cycle.
Strategy documents are available here: https://ifsa.net/documents/
Officials’ Reports
Board
Direction
President
Theresa Klara Loch
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties | The Presidency role is inherently broad and responsive. Throughout the term, tasks and responsibilities beyond predefined descriptions were addressed as part of the role’s overall coordination and support function. |
| Workload | +20 hours per week |
Vice President
Bora Karataş
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties | Strong engagement and consistent communication were maintained throughout the term. As the role already covered the main areas of work and support, no distinct achievements were identified as falling outside the official responsibilities. |
| Workload | 10-20 hours per week |
Treasurer
Lea Arbogast
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties | In addition to core financial responsibilities, support was provided for communication and membership coordination with Forest Stewardship Council International, for organising and safeguarding IFSA historical materials at the Freiburg headquarters, and for editing and translating minutes from the previous and current IFSA General Assembly to strengthen documentation and accessibility. |
| Workload | 3-5 hours per week |
Executive Secretary
Hemanshu Kafle
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties | Support was provided to help establish a partnership between Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) and IFSA. In addition, further tasks were carried out as part of general Board responsibilities. |
| Workload | 5-10 hours per week |
Council
Internal Councilor
Alexander Watson
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties | A point of contact role was maintained for Rainforest Partnership. In addition, coordination and oversight were provided for the Forest Stewardship Council forest certification survey. |
| Workload | 10-20 hours per week |
External Councilor
Rizka Afif Manguntarunan Tirtaadmadja
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties | Work continued under the IFSA Dialogue Series, including the preparation of a policy brief (pending finalisation – will be continued by the excesor of the External Councilor). |
| Workload | +20 hours per week |
Membership Councilor
Fiana Eka Aprilia
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties | Ongoing communication was supported with the Rainforest Youth Summit (RAYS), including a final discussion to support continuation of the collaboration with IFSA as a partner. Additional support was provided for selected delegations, and participation took place in activities linked to World Rainforest Day. |
| Workload | 10-20 hours per week |
Internal Department
Communication Commission
Head of Communication Commission
Joshua
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 5-10 hours per week |
Head of Web Sub-Commission
Ademola Micheal Oyewole
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No activities beyond the scope of the role were reported. |
| Workload | 5-10 hours per week |
Head of Social Media Sub-Commission
Maria Monica Nakanjakko
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Head of Design Sub-Commission
Sofía Silva Gerbi
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Head of Publications Sub-Commission
Ekunola Demilade
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No activities beyond the scope of the role were reported. |
| Workload | 1-3 hours per week |
Head of Podcast Sub-Commission
Toyosi Mary Taiwo
| Main accomplishments of the term |
|
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No activities beyond the scope of the role were reported. |
| Workload | 1-3 hours per week |
Capacity Development Commission
Head of Capacity Development Commission
Clarissa Chimeremeze Enyi
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 5-10 hours per week |
Head of Carbon and Sustainability Sub-Commission
Seongmin Park
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Head of Forestry Education and Mentorship Sub-Commission
Isa van Lidth de Jeude
| Main accomplishments of the term |
|
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No activities beyond the scope of the role were reported. |
| Workload | 1-3 hours per week |
Head of Cultural Competencies Sub-Commission
Jephthah Nuwahereza
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Head of Language Sub-Commission
Aura Mulya Shafira
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Head of Gender Sub-Commission
Vivienne Mack
| Main accomplishments of the term |
|
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No activities beyond the scope of the role were reported. |
| Workload | 1-3 hours per week |
Head of TreE-Learning Sub-Commission
Aurélie Vandenbussche
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 1-3 hours per week |
Head of Workshop and Project Design Sub-Commission
Anil Subedi
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 1-3 hours per week |
External Department
Partners Commission
Head of Partners Commission
Position Holder Resigned
Head of CIFOR-ICRAF Sub-Commission
Nilo Wijaya
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 5-10 hours per week |
Head of GLF/ YiL Sub-Commission
Bright Kusi Appiah
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 5-10 hours per week |
Head of EFI Sub-Commission
Tadhg Prendiville
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Head of FAO Sub-Commission
Zebulun Otaigbe Ojo
| Main accomplishments of the term |
|
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No activities beyond the scope of the role were reported. |
| Workload | 1-3 hours per week |
Head of ITTO Sub-Commission
Position Holder Resigned
Head of IUFRO Sub-Commission
Dante Bertocci
| Main accomplishments of the term |
|
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No activities beyond the scope of the role were reported. |
| Workload | 1-3 hours per week |
Head of RECOFTC Sub-Commission
Muhammad Fawzaan
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Head of FSC Sub-Commission
Muhammad Pasha Assalafi
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No activities beyond the scope of the role were reported. |
| Workload | 3-5 hours per week |
Head of TFD Sub-Commission
Canakya Galerita
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 5-10 hours per week |
Head of IUCN Sub-Commission
Salvation Akinyede
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 3-5 hours per week |
International Processes Commission
Head of International Processes Commission
Bashir Isiya Ahmad
| Main accomplishments of the term |
|
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No activities beyond the scope of the role were reported. |
| Workload | 3-5 hours per week |
Head of Forest Europe Sub-Commission
Raghav Sharma
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 1-3 hours per week |
Head of UNCBD Sub-Commission
Dito Akbar
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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|---|---|
| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 10-20 hours per week |
Head of UNEP Sub-Commission
Shreyansh Singh
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Head of UNFF Sub-Commission
Salma Omotara
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No activities beyond the scope of the role were reported. |
| Workload | 3-5 per hours per week |
Head of UNFCCC Sub-Commission
Faiha Azka Azzahira
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Head of UNCCD Sub-Commission
Stephen Ikechukwu Okondor
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 3-5 per hours per week |
Head of WFF Sub-Commission
Agban Nur Urbani
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Head of UNECE Sub-Commission
Nikolina Mencin
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 1-3 hours per week |
Membership Department
Regional Representatives
Asia Pacific
Tri Nadia Asrini
| Main accomplishments of the term |
|
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No activities beyond the scope of the role were reported. |
| Workload | 5-10 hours per week |
Hyojin Shim
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 5-10 hours per week |
Latin America
Agustin Coddou
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 5-10 hours per week |
Jaime Iarin Victoriano Ascencio
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Northern Africa
Samuel Opoku Afriyie
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 5-10 hours per week |
Mayowa Olatunji
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Northern America
Gabriel Nyen
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Marie Pier Charbonneau-Majeau
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Northern Europe
Stephanie Thomas
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Beniamin Chrzanowski
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Southern Africa
Okodi Gad
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 3-5 hours per week |
Oceane Rakotomavo
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Southern Europe
Yezdan Rohat Köneş
| Main accomplishments of the term |
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| Work done beyond the position’s duties |
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| Workload | 1-3 hours per week |
Svilena Dimova
| Main accomplishments of the term | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Work done beyond the position’s duties | No report was submitted for this position. |
| Workload | No report was submitted for this position. |
Financial Report
Financial Report for the IFSA calendar year 2024/25
General Overview
| Bank account | ||
| Opening balance | August 4, 2024 | €47,973.58 |
| Closing balance | August 13, 2025 | €114,788.09 |
| Difference | €66,814.51 | |
| Paypal | ||
| Opening balance | August 4, 2024 | €2,031.33 |
| Closing balance | August 13, 2025 | €3,735.97 |
| Difference | €1,704.64 | |
| Total finances | ||
| August 4, 2024 | € 50 004.91 | |
| August 13, 2025 | €118,524.06 | |
| Difference | €68,519.15 | |
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Item | Amount | Difference (Income & Expenses) | New Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Administration | General Administration | € 2 000.00 | -€564.60 | € 1 435.40 |
| Subscriptions and Website | €2,600.00 | -€1,368.73 | € 1 231.27 | |
| Meetings | Interim | € 4 000.00 | -€1,204.82 | € 2 795.18 |
| IFSS | € 3 000.00 | €77,963.01 | € 80 963.01 | |
| NERM | € 1 000.00 | € 0.00 | € 1 000.00 | |
| SERM | € 1 000.00 | €586.48 | € 1 586.48 | |
| NARM | € 1 000.00 | -€981.00 | € 19.00 | |
| SARM | € 1 000.00 | 0 | € 1 000.00 | |
| APRM | € 1 000.00 | -€1,031.00 | -€ 31.00 | |
| LARM | € 1 000.00 | € 0.00 | € 1 000.00 | |
| CARM | € 1 000.00 | € 0.00 | € 1 000.00 | |
| Board & Department meetings | € 2 000.00 | -€303.99 | € 1 696.01 | |
| Funds | Development Fund | € 10 000.00 | -€6,327.00 | € 3 673.00 |
| Left to pay in 25/26 | -€ 1 502.51 | -€ 1 502.51 | ||
| Officials’ and Delegation Fund | € 4 000.00 | -€3,105.00 | € 895.00 | |
| Projects | TreE-Learning | € 200.00 | € 0.00 | € 200.00 |
| Gender Projects | € 2 500.00 | € 0.00 | € 2 500.00 | |
| Partners | IUFRO | € 3 155.00 | -€659.99 | € 2 495.01 |
| FAO (Delegations) | € 1 762.44 | -€685.30 | € 1 077.14 | |
| Total | € 42 217.44 | € 60 815.55 |
| Expenses from last term | |||
| SARM 2024 | € 1 500.00 | -€1,531.00 | -€31.00 |
| -€31.00 |
| Income | |
| Category | Amount |
| Auction | €1,134.64 |
| MF | €6,448.16 |
| Other | €151.80 |
| Total | € 7 734.60 |
