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Knowledge4Policy
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We mobilise people and resources to create, curate, make sense of and use knowledge to inform policymaking across Europe.

  • Event | 21 Mar 2023
International Day of Forests
Biodiversity

The theme for 2023 is "Forests and health”

Forest sustainable management and their use of resources are key to combating climate change, and to contributing to the prosperity and well-being of current and future generations. Forests also play a crucial role in poverty alleviation and in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yet despite all these priceless ecological, economic, social and health benefits, forests are endangered by fires, pests, droughts, and unprecedented deforestation. Find out more here.