Leaders in business, government, and conservation express support for Global Forest Watch (GFW), a dynamic online system empowering

Leaders in business, government, and conservation express support for Global Forest Watch (GFW), a dynamic online system empowering people to better manage forests.

Key supporters include Paul Polman (CEO, Unilever), Heru Prasetyo (Head of REDD+ Agency, Indonesia), and Dr. Jane Goodall (Founder, Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace).

This statement was published on Feb 20, 2014.

Rural and Indigenous women in Argentina's native forests combine livestock, agroecology, beekeeping, and tourism for income, while conserving biodiversity. Deeply connected to the forest as a

Rural and Indigenous women in Argentina's native forests combine livestock, agroecology, beekeeping, and tourism for income, while conserving biodiversity. Deeply connected to the forest as a source of life and identity, their collective efforts strengthen autonomy, promote sustainable practices, and prevent deforestation. They advocate for technical support and gender-responsive policies to enhance their vital role in forest management.

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Victor Santillan, a Professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and a key partner of FAO AIM4Forests, highlights the vital role of youth leadership in forest conservation, climate

Victor Santillan, a Professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and a key partner of FAO AIM4Forests, highlights the vital role of youth leadership in forest conservation, climate action, and sustainable livelihoods. He collaborated with the 2025 Young Forest Champions Peru cohort, comprising 10 young leaders (50 globally) dedicated to restoring forests, monitoring ecosystems, and protecting vital landscapes. Through mentorship, capacity-building, and advanced technologies like remote sensing, participants gain skills for lasting environmental impact.

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Florangel Camargo, a Peru Young Forest Champion supported by FAO’s AIM4Forests program, promotes forest conservation, climate action, and sustainable livelihoods. She was part of the 2025 cohort

Florangel Camargo, a Peru Young Forest Champion supported by FAO’s AIM4Forests program, promotes forest conservation, climate action, and sustainable livelihoods. She was part of the 2025 cohort of 50 global young leaders selected to restore forests, monitor ecosystems, and protect vital landscapes. Through mentorship, capacity-building, and remote sensing, they gain skills for lasting impact.

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Carlos Lozano, a Peru Young Forest Champion supported by FAO’s AIM4Forests programme, is an Indigenous leader promoting forest

Carlos Lozano, a Peru Young Forest Champion supported by FAO’s AIM4Forests programme, is an Indigenous leader promoting forest conservation, climate action, and sustainable livelihoods in his community.

As part of the 2025 Young Forest Champions Peru cohort, he joins 50 global leaders dedicated to restoring forests, monitoring ecosystems, and protecting vital landscapes. Through mentorship, capacity-building, and cutting-edge technologies like remote sensing, they gain essential skills for lasting impact. Explore the AIM4Forests Young Forest Champions initiative and learn more at FAO.

Forests are vital for climate action, biodiversity, and livelihoods, yet intensifying pressures demand smart data. This article explores how global reporting processes—such as the FAO’s