The experts panel on "Forests 2030: The future of forests in Europe and North America" focused on the key findings of three reports: the State of Europe's Forests 2011 report; the European Forest Sector Outlook Study (2010-2030); and the North American Forest Sector Outlook Study (2006-2030).
15 December 2011: Experts from governments, international organizations, NGOs and industry participated in a panel on “Forests 2030: The future of forests in Europe and North America,” in Geneva, Switzerland. The panel was chaired by Michael Zammit Cutajar, former UNFCCC Executive Secretary, under the patronage of Janusz Zaleski, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Environment, Poland.
Held on 13 December 2011, the panel focused on the key findings of three reports: the State of Europe’s Forests 2011 report; the European Forest Sector Outlook Study (2010-2030); and the North American Forest Sector Outlook Study (2006-2030). The panel concluded that policy makers should look at costs and benefits beyond the forest sector alone, while being aware of potential policy conflicts.
Participants were then invited to join a closing ceremony for the International Year of Forests organized by Poland and the US in cooperation with the Forestry and Timber Section of the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). [UNECE Press Release] [UNECE Website on the Events]