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Territorial approaches to forest governance
Territorial approaches to forest governance
04/2025

This publication aims to identify current practices, positive and negative lessons, and institutional options for effective forest governance at larger scales such as landscapes. It provides seven guiding principles and associated recommendations building on success factors identified in the case studies, overcoming challenges and reflecting on lessons learned.

The Second Report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources
03/2025

Drawing on data and information from 77 countries representing more than three-quarters of the world’s forests, this report provides a global assessment of forest genetic resources.

In brief: Second Report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources
03/2025

The In Brief version of the Second Report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources contains key messages and main points from the publication and is aimed at the media, policymakers and the general public.

Novel approaches for engaging Indigenous Peoples and local communities on wildlife and food security
Novel approaches for engaging Indigenous Peoples and local communities on wildlife and food security
03/2025

Innovation case study to improve rural governance systems, so that communities are in a better position to sustainably manage their natural resources and improve their well-being.

Community-based monitoring in the context of sustainable wildlife management and biodiversity conservation in tropical countries
01/2025

This document features eight main key lessons that emerge from the implementation of community-based monitoring in the context of wildlife management and biodiversity conservation, across 15 countries in Africa, the Guyana Shield and the Pacific Region in which the Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme is implemented.