Welcome to the
9th FOREST EUROPE
Ministerial Conference
Shaping our future with resilient forests
An event that marks the peak phase of Germany’s four-year chairmanship of the FOREST EUROPE process, which started in January 2021 in Bonn
Check now the recently signed Bonn Ministerial Decision and Bonn Ministerial Declaration!
See you in
On 1 and 2 October 2024, FOREST EUROPE Signatories and Observers met
The 44 ministers of the signatory countries, the European Commission, representatives of 48 observer organizations, and 14 observer countries met at the Petersberg Steigenberger Hotel in Königswinter, near Bonn. The aim was to make decisions to strengthen future cooperation on forests in Europe and share the latest findings and developments in Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) across the pan-European region.
At the event, ministers and heads of observer organizations discussed Sustainable Forest Management, resilience, and youth involvement. The focus was on sharing national experiences, addressing challenges, and shaping the future vision of FOREST EUROPE through key thematic sessions.
The event concluded with the signing of the Bonn Ministerial Documents, reaffirming the commitment of FOREST EUROPE’s signatories and observers to promoting collective actions to “shape our future with resilient forests” through SFM policies and practices.
Ministers and renowned speakers exchanged their visions
We talk about
- Keeping the concept of Sustainable Forest Management fit for the future.
- Sustainable Forest Management as a tool to enhance forest resilience.
- Seeding Youth-led opportunities for the future of Europe’s forests.
- The next chapter: Future Vision of FOREST EUROPE.
Keynote Speakers
Mr. Cem Özdemir
Minister of Food and Agriculture
Are you a signatory or observer of FOREST EUROPE?
Then join us in shaping the future of our forests through Sustainable Forest Management as we come together to address the challenges and find a path toward more resilient and balanced forests and the forest sector.
News and Media
Our 9th Ministerial Conference concluded with the signature of the Bonn Ministerial Decision and Declaration
With the signature of 35 countries and the full support…
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