GLF Forests 2025: Defining the Next Decade of Action
On 24–25 April, GLF Forests 2025 brought together over 2,000 experts, scientists, policymakers, and grassroots leaders in Bonn and online to chart the future of the world’s forests.
As Brazil prepares to host COP30 in the Amazon, the event highlighted urgent action needed to protect forests from deforestation and climate impacts.
Building on insights from COP29 and 30 years of CIFOR-ICRAF research, the conference laid the groundwork for a resilient, just, and productive future for forests.
About this session
Despite bold pledges from world leaders, deforestation is continuing unabated. This session presents key lessons from a decade of REDD+ implementation to guide the next phase of forest action, policy and finance. Drawing on insights emerging from science-based evidence, we will explore the critical need for coordinated, multi-level policy frameworks, improved forest monitoring and stronger governance, equity and participation. Join us to find out what needs to change to make the next decade count.
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- Learning from REDD+ for the next decade of forest action by Christopher Martius
- Deforestation diagnostics: what works where? by Arild Angelsen with Niki de Sy, Julia Naime, Colas Chervier and other GCS REDD+ colleagues
- Unlocking climate finance for forests: local action, global impact by Beria Leimona and Erlangga (CIFOR-ICRAF) and Hans Smit (Abler-Nordic)
