Nominations open for Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award
Nominations open for Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award Do you know inspiring forest champions who are making a difference in their communities, forest landscapes or around the world? The Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) today opened nominations for the 7th Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award, an honour granted to individuals who have made [...]
World Wetlands Day – Wetlands and Human Wellbeing
WORLD WETLANDS DAY World Wetlands Day is observed on February 2 every year to raise global awareness about the importance of wetlands, not only for people but the planet Earth as well. This day also marks the date that the Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971 was adopted. So what are wetlands? [...]
UNFCCC COP 28 UAE Experience
IFSA's UNFCCC COP 28 UAE Experience Background of COP The United Nations Conference on Climate Change serves as the world's most extensive annual gathering dedicated to addressing climate-related challenges. The 28th session of the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties took Place in Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 30th November to [...]
IFSA Tree Club Report: FORSON UDUS Academic Odyssey in the Premier University (University of Ibadan)
FORSON UDUS Academic Odyssey in the Premier University (University of Ibadan) On the 15th of November, 2023, FORSON UDUS forestry students embarked on a holistic exploration of the University of Ibadan, delving into diverse aspects of their academic curriculum and beyond. Seventy-eight practical year students, led by IFSA Tree Club and accompanied by [...]
Open Call: Head of Web Sub-Commission
Open Call: Head of Web Sub-Commission Job Description: Head of Web Sub-Commission Background The IFSA website is one of the most important channels to display IFSA work to the external world while also being an important place for members to check news and events. The Web Sub-Commission is responsible for the management of the [...]
Living Story Book - Addressing Gender in Forestry The idea of the living story book is to provide a platform where both IFSA members and non-IFSA members can share their stories and experiences they have made with regards to gender in the forestry sector or in forest education. A welcoming sharing space where all [...]