About FOREST EUROPE

FOREST EUROPE (The Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe) is the pan-European policy process for the sustainable management of the continent's forests. FOREST EUROPE develops common strategies for its 46 member countries and the European Union on how to protect and sustainably manage forests. Several non-European countries and international organisations participate as observers. Founded in 1990, the work of FOREST EUROPE has been of great economic, environmental and social importance at the national and international level.

 

Highlights

2009/11/26

Sustainable Forest Management crucial for Climate-Change Mitigation

FOREST EUROPE, previously known as MCPFE, has underscored the crucial role of Europe’s forests, particularly as a mitigating factor in climate change, during its Expert Level Meeting (November 24-25). A legally binding agreement on forests in Europe is considered as one option for strengthening cooperation on forests throughout Europe.

2009/11/24

Growing Opportunities: Europe's Forests to Combat Climate Change

The Norwegian Minister of Agriculture and Food, Lars Peder Brekk, today opened the international Expert Level Meeting of the Ministerial Conference for the Protection of Forests in Europe (MCPFE) in Oslo, Norway. Europe’s forests provide opportunities which can strengthen climate work even more.

2009/11/06

Forests for the Future: Sustaining Society and the Environment

Human well-being is highly dependent on the world's forests. Among many other benefits, forests provide fuel, building materials and foods. Trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen; protect against erosion; influence local and global climate. Many medicines are derived from forest plants.

2009/11/03

Recommendations Regarding a Legally Binding Agreement Completed

The MCPFE Working Group on exploring the potential added value of and possible options for a legally binding agreement on forests in the pan-European region has finalised its work. The final report is now completed and comprises recommendations for further proceeding.

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