Over 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihoods – including 300 million indigenous people.

Forests are home to 80% of the world’s land based species, and harbour enormous genetic resources.

Halting deforestation and implementing widespread forest restoration and reforestation is essential if the world is to meet its net-zero climate targets.

Poor governance of forests can lead to human rights violations, displacement of peoples, and conflict.