The 6th UNEA Regional Consultation Meeting for the European Region
The 6th UN Environment Assembly Regional Consultation Meeting for the European Region 27-29 November 2023, Hybrid The 6th UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) is coming up soon in February 2024–the world’s highest decision-making body on environmental matters. It will probably deliberate and adopt resolutions on topics such as chemical pollution, nature-positive solutions, resources and [...]
Bimonthly Board Report (September-October 2023)
Bimonthly Board Report September-October 2023 Maintenance of the Association Development Fund We were happy to support one individual and one LC project using the monthly available funding for September. As the individual, we chose someone who has been actively involved in IFSA at the international level and who will represent IFSA at COP 28 [...]
Bimonthly Internal Department Report (September-October 2023)
Bimonthly Internal Department Report September-October 2023 Communication Commission The changeover for the Head of Communication Commission (HoCC) was held between the current Internal Councilor, former HoCC, and current HoCC. The HoCC has helped a lot during the vacancies in the Communication Commission. The HoCC has taken over Web and Discord until a new HoSC [...]
The Midterm Review of the International Arrangement on Forests
The Midterm Review of the International Arrangement on Forests: How can young generations take part in this instrumental forest policy? The meeting on the midterm review of the International Arrangement on Forests (IAF) was held at the United Nations Office in Vienna, Austria, from October 10th to October 13th, 2023, to discuss assessment-related actions [...]
Survey on Forestry Educational Needs
Survey on Forestry Educational Needs Dear IFSA World! Your Capacity Development Commission needs your collaboration and invites you to participate in a survey focused on identifying the main gaps in formal forestry education, an effort for which your voice is fundamental! For Local Committees, the CDC would greatly appreciate your help in circulating this [...]
Open Call for 3 x Carbon & Sustainability Commissioners and Podcast Commissioner
Open Call: Commissioners of Carbon and Sustainability Sub-Commission 2023/2024 (See below this for podcast commission open call) Dear all, We are excited to announce that three commissioner positions are now open within the Carbon & Sustainability Sub-Commission. These positions represent a significant opportunity for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to contribute to IFSA's mission during [...]