Urban Forests in Action
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Urban Forests in Action: Tools for National and Local Policy
| This session, part of FOREST 2025, the 83rd Session of the UNECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry (COFFI), will explore how to systematically implement the San Marino Regional Urban Forestry Action Plan, which identifies how local and national governments can collaborate to plan, fund and sustainably manage urban trees and forests, with partners across society. The session focus will be on practical tools, policies, and funding models that align with national and international goals.
Currently, many ECE member States do not have a national urban forestry policy or budget, and urban forestry is often a local government competency. Furthermore, there has been an overall decline in urban forest cover in the ECE region over the past 30 years (UNECE, 2024). The discussion will introduce key resources designed to promote more consistent and widespread action:
Additionally, the new UNECE Urban Forest Compass (ECE/TIM/2025/6; ECE/TIM/2025/Inf.2) will be presented. This tool for standardizing data collection on urban forests will enable better monitoring, inform policies, and unlock results-based funding. Hear from a diverse panel of experts from the worlds of science, policy, diplomacy, and finance as they share insights on what it takes to scale up this vital nature-based solution.
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Date: 5 November 2025
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Speakers
Keynote Statement
- Danela Arsovska, Mayor of Skopje, North Macedonia (TBC)
Presentation by UNECE
- Daniel Griswold, UNECE Forest and Bioeconomy Section
Panel Discussion
- Katarina Tumpa, Head of Department, Directorate for Forestry, Hunting and Wood Industry of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Croatia
- David Gil Moreno, Forestry Inspector, Ireland
- Yves Kazemi, Canton of Geneva, Director, Urban Arborization and Renaturalization
Moderated by Anh Thu Duong, Co-Director, Global Cities Hub
A Stroll in the Parc: Miyawaki Forest and Geneva Urban Forestry Site Visit
Side Event of the 83rd Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry (COFFI)
| This interactive side event invites participants to explore Geneva’s urban forestry initiatives in the heart of the city. Beginning with a light breakfast at Villa Rigot, the group will embark on a guided walk through Parc Rigot, visiting a Miyawaki forest—a dense, biodiverse planting method that enhances urban resilience. The walk will continue to a second site showcasing a second planting site (not Miyawaki), where a representative of Canton Geneva will present on the Canton’s urban forestry strategy and ongoing efforts, followed by discussion.
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Date: 5 November 2025
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Programme
- 8:00 – 8:15: Welcome & breakfast at Villa Rigot
- 8:15 – 8:30: Visit to Miyawaki forest site, with question and answer
- 8:30 – 8:45: Visit second urban forest development site in Parc Rigot
- 8:45 – 9:00: Discussion on Geneva’s urban forestry plans
Note: Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Event will proceed rain or shine.
Registration
This event is open to the public. Please register here.