Forests, People, Planet, as it happened
Local communities are vital to the future of forests. How can we support them in taking their work to the next level?
At Forests, People, Planet: Scaling Local Solutions for Global Impact, we gathered over 3,000 participants from 129 countries to find answers to this crucial question.
Held online and in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada, alongside the International Model Forest Network (IMFN) Global Forum 2025, this global event featured 60 speakers and over 50 global and local partner organizations, reaching almost 6 million people on social and traditional media channels, with almost 1 million engagements.
Building on GLF Forests 2025, we organized 8 plenaries, expert-led sessions and panel discussions to explore the key roles of stewardship, agroforestry and finance in building the restoration economy we need.
About this session
The New Vision for Earth Film Festival returns for its fifth edition – and this year, it starts in the forests. From the heart of the IMFN Global Forum and Forests, People, Planet, this special lineup brings powerful stories from the ground. Meet forest keepers and people sharing knowledge across generations.
Real forests. Real people. Real stories. Join the 90-minute screening, followed by a live conversation about community mobilization through cinema and explore how these stories connect us all – beyond the screen.
All films are available in English, French and Spanish.
