Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: FAO
Context: The Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) has issued a joint call to action for forests towards 2030, emphasizing the urgent need for global action to harness the potential of forests for the benefit of people and the planet.
Key points from the call to action include:
- Importance of Forests: The CPF highlights the growing recognition of forests’ importance in achieving SDGs, such as supporting sustainable agri-food systems, addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and desertification, and providing essential goods and services.
- Progress and Challenges: Urgent action is needed to meet international goals and targets, including increasing forest area by 3 per cent worldwide by 2030 to contribute to carbon stock preservation, landscape restoration, and resilient ecosystems.
- Four Focal Areas: The CPF outlines four focal areas to address challenges in protecting, restoring, and sustainably managing forests: strengthening policies and governance, improving data accessibility and decision-making tools, enhancing finance and investment, and bolstering communication and awareness.
