XV World Forestry Congress

Recently, the XV World Forestry Congress was co-organised by the Republic of Korea and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO).

• 141 participants at the Congress endorsed the Seoul Forest Declaration to convey the urgent need for action to achieve a green, healthy and resilient future with forests.
• This was the second congress held in Asia; Indonesia hosted the first Congress in Asia in 1978.

About the World Forestry Congress: Since the first World Forestry Congress was held in Rome in 1926, about every six years, the Congress has been providing a forum for inclusive discussion on the key challenges and way forward for the forestry sector.

• In 1954, FAO was entrusted with supporting Congress preparations in close cooperation with the host country.
• Theme for 2022: Building a Green, Healthy and Resilient Future with Forests.