The session, "The innovative multi-stakeholder approach for low-carbon economic development in Brazil – The case of the Brazilian Coalition on Climate, Forests and Agriculture" takes place at COFO 23, July 21, 2016, 14:00-17:00, and features:

Roberto Waack (Amata and WWF) will discuss how the Brazilian Coalition works and offer lessons learned for other countries. He will focus on how the coalition is able to catalyse action on targets for sustainable production and deforestation-free supply chains by forming valuable partnerships. He will also cover zero (illegal) logging chains, the traceability of wood and the recovery of degraded areas, among other topics related to maintaining natural forests.

Elizabeth de Carvalhaes (IBA – Brazilian Tree Industry) will present on forests planted for industrial purposes in Brazil and the role of the private sector in combining development and environmental protection.

Miguel Calmon (IUCN) will focus on forest landscape restoration and international commitments including the Bonn Challenge. He will discuss how we can reduce emissions through forest restoration and reforestation and the opportunities for supporting research and technology in this arena.

Luiz Cornacchioni (ABAG – Brazilian Agribusiness Association) will talk about the role of the agricultural sector in combatting environmental issues and present success stories.

The speakers will be followed by a debate led by Everton Lucero (Brazilian Ministry of Environment), Luiz Neves (New Generation Plantations), René Castro (FAO), Ivone Namikawa (Klabin) and Ana Yang (Children’s Investment Fund Foundation).

Learn more about the session and how to participate.

IUCN will also be part of an FFF event on enhancing local community participation in sustainable forest management. More details here.

The biennial COFO meetings bring together national forest authorities, senior government officials and NGOs to discuss policies and technical issues related to the world’s forests. COFO 23 will focus on identifying how forests and sustainable forest management can contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other international agreements.