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Future success based on the Intelligent use of natural resources requires broad-ranging changes of the operators working in the society. By bringing together different actors to the national strategy process, the aim has been to help identify the changes and make them possible. +
The '''Aarhus Clearinghouse for Environmental Democracy''' is a searchable database of material such as legislation, reports, meeting information related to the Aarhus Convention. It also contains information relevant to the implementation of principle 10 of the Rio Declaration at the global, regional and national levels around the world. +
The provisions of this act apply to the production, marketing and import of forest reproductive material. This act does not apply to small-scale production, marketing or import of forest reproductive material which is practised on a non-professional basis. +
Financing from the annual appropriations included in the State budget in the form of aid and loan shall be allocated for measures which promote the sustainable management and use of forests in accordance with the Forest Act (1093/1996) as provided in this Act. +
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The '''Advisory Committee on Community Policy regarding Forestry and Forest-based Industries''' (FBI Committee) acts as an advisory committee on matters concerning the industrial aspects of Community policies affecting forest-based industries and forestry as well as on matters concerning the market and other economic considerations affecting forest products in the Community. +
The '''Advisory Group on Forestry and Cork''' (AGFC) was created in order to replace the advisory Committee on Forestry and Cork. It deals with matters arising in connection with the operation of the various common organisations of the market and other areas covered by the common agricultural policy (CAP) and by rural development policy. +
'''Agenda 21''' is a comprehensive plan of action to be taken globally, nationally and locally by organizations of the United Nations System, Governments, and Major Groups in every area in which human impacts on the environment. It reflects a global consensus and political commitment at the highest level on developmental and environmental cooperation. Chapter 11 of Agenda 21 aims to combat deforestation by addressing the following four areas:
* The multiple role and functions of all types of forests
* Protection, sustainable management and conservation of all types of forests
* Forest good and services
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The '''Alpine Convention''' is a framework that sets out the basic principles of all the activities of the Alpine Convention and contains general measures for the sustainable development in the Alpine region. +
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BiodivERsA is a network of 21 research-funding agencies across 15 European countries for the promotion of pan-European research that offers innovative opportunities for the conservation and sustainable management of biodiversity. +
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The '''Carpathian Convention''' is a framework type convention pursuing a comprehensive policy and cooperating in the protection and sustainable development of the Carpathians. +
The '''Confederation of European Forest Owners''' (CEPF) is the umbrella association of national forest owner organizations in the European Union. It works as the representative of family forestry in Europe, by promoting the values of private property ownership. +
The '''Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage''' (World Heritage Convention) is an international agreement for the protection of cultural and natural heritage. It defines the kind of natural or cultural heritage sites which can be considered for inscription on the World Heritage List and established the World Heritage Fund and the World Heritage Committee. The Convention sets out the duties of States Parties in identifying potential sites and their role in protecting and preserving the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. +
Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters +
The '''Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters''' (Aarhus Convention) is an international agreement which lays down a set of basic rules to promote citizens’ involvement in environmental matters and improve enforcement of environmental law.It grants the public access to environmental information and justice, provides for participation in environmental decision-making, and focuses on interaction between the public and public authorities. +
The '''Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context''' (Espoo Convention) was created for mitigating environmental damages of certain activities having an important transboundary environmental impact through negotiations among the different affected countries. +
The '''Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora''' (CITES) is an international agreement between 171 nations to ensure the global wildlife trade is managed responsibly and sustainably. +
The '''Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution''' (CLRTAP) is an international agreement to protect human health and the natural environment from air pollution by control and reduction of air pollution, including long-range transboundary air pollution. +
The '''Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats''' (Bern Convention) recognizes the need to take positive actions for nature conservation but also to integrate concerns for biodiversity in national policies dealing with planning and development, as well as in countries’ measures against pollution. +
The '''Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals''' (Bonn Convention) is an intergovernmental treaty, concluded under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), concerned with the conservation of wildlife and habitats on a global scale. +
The '''Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes''' (Water Convention) promotes ecologically sound management and conservation of shared freshwater ecosystems in Europe and neighboring regions. The Convention takes a holistic approach based on the understanding that water resources play an integral part in ecosystems as well as in human societies and economies.Its commitment to integrated water resources management replaces an earlier focus on localized sources of pollution and management of separate components of the ecosystem. +
The '''Council for Forest Research and Development''' ('''COFORD''') is a representative body of the Forestry Sector in Ireland. The Council advises on the formulation of the national programme on Competitive Forest Research for Development (also known as the COFORD Research Program) as well as addressing developmental issues in the forest sector including wood supply and demand forecasting at an all Ireland level. The COFORD research programme is the responsibility of the Research Division of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and funds research of relevance to the forest sector in Ireland. +
The pan-European '''Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management''' (C&I for SFM), also known as FOREST EUROPE criteria and indicators, are an internationally agreed policy instrument for evaluating and reporting on sustainable forest management at the pan-European and national levels. The pan-European C&I set consists of 6 criteria and 35 quantitative indicators as well as additional qualitative (policy) indicators. They serve as the basis for assessment of the "State of Europe´s Forest" (2003, 2007 and 2011) and provide the basis for regional and national policy, analysis, and monitoring. +
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'''Developing the EU Biodiversity Research Strategy''' (BioStrat) is a Specific Support Action (SSA) funded by the European Union (EU) Sixth Framework Programme and it is coordinated by the Institute of Ecology and Botany of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. The project involves 34 partners from 32 countries and aims to further develop the EU Biodiversity Research Strategy making wise use of the existing structures. +
The '''Directive on the protection of the environment through criminal law''' regulates the protection of the environment through criminal law and significantly contributes to the more effective implementation of environmental protection policy at EU level. +
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The '''EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy''' has been adopted by the European Commission to halt the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the European Union (EU) by 2020. There are six main targets, and 20 actions to help Europe reach its goal. Biodiversity loss is an enormous challenge in the EU, with around one in four species currently threatened with extinction and 88% of fish stocks over-exploited or significantly depleted. +
The '''EU Biodiversity Action Plan''' (BAP) is a policy instrument which addresses the challenge of halting the decline of biodiversity in the European Union by 2020. It establishes a detailed set of target driven objectives, specifies a comprehensive plan of priority actions and outlines the responsibility of community institutions and Member States in relation to each. It also contains indicators to monitor progress and a timetable for evaluations. +
The '''European Union (EU) Timber Regulation''' (''Regulation No 995-2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market'') is part of the EU Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) action plan. It counters the trade in illegally harvested timber and timber products through three key obligations:
*It prohibits the placing on the EU market for the first time of illegally harvested timber and products derived from such timber
*It requires EU traders who place timber products on the EU market for the first time to exercise 'due diligence'
*Keep records of their suppliers and customers. +
The French '''Environment and Energy Management Agency''' (French: ''Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Energie'', '''ADEME''') is a public agency under the joint authority of the Ministry for Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing, the Ministry for Higher Education and Research, and the Ministry for Economy, Finance and Industry. ADEME is closely associated with the implementation of state policies in the areas of environment and energy and contributes to the fulfillment of international commitments made by France. In this context, the Agency has a mission organization, information and incentives. +
The '''Environmental Investigation Agency - Forests for the World Campaign''' (EIA) is an independent campaigning organisation committed to bringing about change that protects the natural world from environmental crime and abuse. EIA focuses on the ransacking of precious forests and on species threatened with extinction due to the devastating impact of illegal trade in body parts, over-hunting and the destruction of habitats. +
The '''Europe and North Asia Forest Law Enforcement and Governance''' (ENA FLEG) is a political initiative launched by a number of countries to strengthen forest governance within a given region. These ministerial-level political processes aim to mobilize international commitment from producer, consumer and donor governments to increase efforts to combat illegal logging. They create the political space at national and regional levels to address these sensitive issues and they specifically recognize the need for joint efforts and shared responsibility of wood products producing countries, consuming countries, civil society and donors. +
The '''European Commission (EC) Climate Action''' (DG CLIMA) is a political initiative that leads international negotiations on climate, helps the European Union (EU) to deal with the consequences of climate change and to meet its targets for 2020, as well as develops and implements the EU Emissions Trading System. +
The '''European Forest Fire Information System''' (EFFIS) has been established by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Directorate General for Environment (DG ENV) of the European Commission (EC) to support the services in charge of the protection of forests against fires in the EU and neighbor countries, and also to provide the EC services and the European Parliament with updated and reliable information on forest fires in Europe. EFFIS addresses forest fires in Europe in a comprehensive way, providing EU level assessments from pre-fire to post-fire phases, thus supporting fire prevention, preparedness, fire fighting and post-fire evaluations. +
The '''European Forest Institute''' (EFI) is an international organisation established by European states. Its vision is to live in a world where the sustainability of our forests and societies is secured. EFI is achieving this by bringing together the best possible cross-boundary knowledge and expertise, and by actively contributing to the ongoing dialogue on forests. +
is an international organisation established by European States. The aim of EFI is to undertake research on the pan-European level on forest policy, including its environmental aspects, on the ecology, multiple use, resources and health of European forests and on the supply of and demand for timber and other forest products and services in order to promote the conservation and sustainable management of forests in Europe. In order to achieve its purpose, EFI: (a) provides relevant information for policy-making and decision-making in European countries relating to the forest and forest industry sector; (b) conducts research in the above-mentioned fields; (c) develops research methods; (d) organises and participates in scientific meetings; and (e) organises and disseminates knowledge of its work and results. EFI has about 130 member organisations and 7 Project Centres (as of May 2008), and offers the forest research contacts and collaboration at the European level. +
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The '''FAO Forestry Department''' helps nations manage their forests in a sustainable way. The Organization's approach balances social, economic and environmental objectives so that present generations can reap the benefits of the earth's forest resources while conserving them to meet the needs of future generations. +
'''FOREST EUROPE''' (previously known as 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. +
The strategy describes the present sensitivity to climate change and outlines actions and measures to improve the capacity and to adapt to future climate change. +
Forest Management Associations are governed and financed by forest owners. The Act on Forest Management Associations enables them to collect a forest management fee from forest owners. +
The Finnish Forest Research Institute is a governmental, sectoral research institute, subordinate to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Metla’s duties are defined by the law and statute to promote, through research, the economical, ecological, and socially sustainable management and use of forests. +
The '''Finnish Forestry Centre''' is a governmental forestry organisation operating under the guidance of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The Forestry Centre operates in two separate units: Public service unit, and business unit. The business unit operates under the name of – Forest Services. +
The purpose of this Act is to promote economically, ecologically and socially sustainable management and utilisation of forests in order that the forests produce a good output in a sustainable way while their biological diversity is being maintained. +
The '''Forest Service''' (Irish :''an tSeirbhís Foraoiseachta'') is responsible for ensuring the development of Forestry within Ireland in a manner and to a scale that maximises its contribution to national socioeconomic well-being on a sustainable basis that is compatible with the protection of the environment. +
Tapio offers a wide range of services and products to companies and organizations for the sustainable management and use of forests. +
FPS has the mission to promote research along the whole forest-wood-chain by providing a platform for the effective coordination of nationally funded research activities in the areas of forestry, wood technology and pulp & paper. FPS focuses on complex and unique processes which form the basis for present and potential capacity to provide resources to satisfy human needs as well as environmental values. COST is an intergovernmental network that supports co-operation among scientists and researchers across Europe, and is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme. +
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The '''Foundation for Biodiversity Research''' (French : ''Fondation pour la recherche sur la biodiversité'', '''FRB''') is a forum in which the scientific community and stakeholders can meet to achieve better definition of the scientific questions. It facilitates decision-making and action in favour of biodiversity. +
'''France Bois Forêt''' is an association of national organisations, labour unions, and other stakeholders concerned with forests, forest products industries (public and private forest managers and owners, nursery, foresters and all wood first processors and building trade professionals). It is composed by 13 national organizations. +
'''France Nature Environnement''' ('''FNE''') represents almost 3000 associations involved in protection of the environment and nature in France. It is an association, financially and ideologically independent. Thanks to the high number of members, this association have a real role in public debate about the environment and its extensive network allow to be there in local affairs. It also alerts French on environmental issues. +
The '''French Forest Law''' (in French: ''Code forestier'') defines a forest policy taking into account the need for sustainable development, particularly the protection of forests and their resources. This policy is integrated into the general land use planning. The French forest law defines and regulates the forest management of the public and private forests, forest conservation, and political exploitation of forest resources. It was last amended on 28 January 2012 +
The '''French Forestry Commission''' (French :'' Office National des Forêts'' - '''ONF''') is a public institution with industrial and commercial character. Its main missions are the management of State forests and the completion of missions of general interest entrusted to it by the state. ONF is an important forest ecosystem management organisation. It manages 12.5 million hectares of public forest in metropolitan France and in its overseas territories. ONF protects flora and fauna, market forest products and welcomes the public to those forests it manages. +
The '''French Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries, Rural Affairs and Spatial Planning''' (French : ''Ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Alimentation, de la Pêche, de la Ruralité et de l’Aménagement du Territoire'', '''MAAPRAT''') is the governmental works out, implements and leads agriculture, fisheries, forestry and food policies. It applies French policy at local level through local administrations. It promotes and monitors sustainable management of French forests. +
The '''Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing''' (French: ''Ministère de l'Écologie, du Développement durable, des Transports et du Logement'', '''MEDDTL''') is an agency of the government of France, centred around a cabinet member who is often referred to as the "Minister of Ecology". This Ministry is responsible of State Environmental Policy (Preservation of Biodiversity, Climate Kyoto Protocol Application, Environmental Control of industries...), Transportation (air, , road, railway and sea regulation departments), Sea, and Housing Policy. It is both a central administration and local units to implement State policies at local level. +
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The '''Global Forest Products Model''' (GFPM) is an economic model of production, consumption, and trade in forest products at the global level. +
'''Grenelle Environnement''' is a series of political meetings organized in France between sptember and october 2007. They aimed to take decision on the long view for environment and sustainable development. It focus particularly on biodiversity restauration, +
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The '''Institute of Ecology and Environment''' (French: ''Institut Ecologie et Environnement'', '''INEE''') is a part of the CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research). Its main subject of study concern the interaction between human and nature. It studies how we can combine global warming and globalization issues, in particular when activities concern biodiversity, vulnerability of the environment and population health. +
The '''International Family Forestry Alliance''' (IFFA) is the voice of family forestry worldwide. IFFA will provide recommendations to international forest policy processes and provide a forum for exchange of experience, ideas and information.The organization was founded as an informal network between national forest owners’ organizations. +
The '''International Tropical Timber Organization''' (ITTO) was established under the auspices of the United Nations in 1986 amidst increasing worldwide concern for the fate of tropical forests. ITTO is an intergovernmental organization promoting the conservation and sustainable management, use and trade of tropical forest resources. Its 59 members represent about 80% of the world’s tropical forests and 90% of the global tropical timber trade. +
The '''International Union of Forest Research Organizations''' (IUFRO) is a non-profit, non-governmental international network of forest scientists, which promotes global cooperation in forest-related research and enhances the understanding of the ecological, economic and social aspects of forests and trees. +
The '''Irish National Climate Change Strategy''' (2007 - 2012) sets out a range of measures, building on those already in place under the first National Climate Change Strategy (2000) to ensure Ireland reaches its target under the Kyoto Protocol. The Strategy provides a framework for action to reduce Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions by 13% above the 1990 levels in the 2008-2012 period. The Strategy outlines measures for different sectors: Energy Supply, Transport, Residential, Industry, Commercial and Services, Waste, Public Sector, Cross-Sectoral Action, Agriculture, Land-use and Forestry. The agriculture and forestry sectors have a key role to play in addressing climate change, through emission reductions and sequestration and also through the development of renewable energy resources. +
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'''LIFE''' ( " ''the Financial Instrument for the Environment''") is a programme launched by the European Commission (EC) and coordinated by the Environment Directorate-General. LIFE co-finances environmental initiatives in the EU, third countries bordering the Mediterranean and the Baltic Sea, and candidate countries. It consists of three thematic components: LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity, LIFE+ Environment and LIFE+ Third Countries. LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity is the most important financing mechanism for forestry projects within the LIFE programme. +
The long-term climate and energy strategy describes changes in the international operating environment over the last few years, and presents the measures required in Finland, e.g. concerning the objectives for the reduction of greenhouse gases, energy sourcing, renewable energy and energy efficiency, on the basis of the guidelines approved by the European Council in the spring of 2007,and the climate and energy package based on them, presented by the European Commission in January 2008. +
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Metsähallitus is a state-run enterprise whose tasks are divided into business activities and primarily budget-funded public administration duties. +
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The '''National Centre for Forest Owners''' (French : ''Centre National de la Propriété Forestière'', '''CNPF''') is placed under the authority of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fishing. It was created in 2009 by grouping of the regional forest owners' centres (CRPF) and the Institute for Forest Development (IDF). The CNPF implements national forest policy in respect to the private forest sector. They also undertake activities forest owners. CNPF has already approved 33 000 management plans (cover more than 3 million hectares). +
The French '''National Forest Programme''' (French: ''Programme forestier national'', '''PFN''') is a response to the various commitments entered into by France, and provides analysis and presents proposals for the sustainable development of the forest-wood sector in France. It aims to give more visibility to the forest-wood sector in France and in the overseas territories. The NFP covers the period 2006-2015. It takes into account the major current issues concerning forest management to define issues to be implemented in the French forest policy. The NFP was developed in close consultation between the major stakeholders in the forest-wood sector. +
The '''Finland's National Forest Programme 2015''' provides strategies for the sustainable management of Finnish forests. +
The '''National Institute for Agricultural Research''' (French : ''Institut national de la recherche agronomique'', '''Inra''') is a French public research institute dedicated to scientific studies surrounding the problems of agriculture. It is the leading agricultural research institute in Europe, and the second largest in the world for the number of its publications in agricultural, plant and animal sciences. +
The French '''National Research Agency''' ( French : ''Agence nationale de la recherche'', '''ANR''') is a research funding organisation. It was established by the French government to fund research projects, based on competitive schemes giving researchers opportunities to realize their projects and paving the way for ground-breaking new knowledge. The role of the Agency is to bring more flexibility to the French research system, foster new dynamics and devise cutting edge-strategies for acquiring new knowledge. The ANR funds scientific teams, both public and private, in the form of short-term research contracts. +
The '''National Research Institute of Science and Technology for Environment and Agriculture''' (French: ''Institut National de Recherche en Sciences et Technologies pour l'Environnement et l'Agriculture'', IRSTEA) is a public scientific and technological institute and reports to both the Research and Agriculture ministries. It collaborates with other research organisations, universities, industrial companies and local governments on environmental topics related to global change. Its research deals primarily with surface-water quality, biodiversity, green technologies, territorial planning and environmental economics. As of January 2012, Irstea has 24 research units at 9 locations throughout France. +
National Strategy and Action Plan for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in Finland 2006-2016 +
Declining biodiversity endangers the well-being
of the environment and people, and affects the prospects
for the livelihoods of future generations on a global scale.
Such problems have to be tackled wherever they are created. The new National Strategy and Action Plan
for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
represent Finland’s vision of the necessary measures. +
The proposal for a national strategy for mires and peatlands defines the objectives and measures relating to the sustainable and responsible use or mires and peatlands. +
The '''National Sustainable Development Strategy''' (French : ''Stratégie nationale de développement durable'', '''SNDD''') provides a frame of reference and policy framework for all national, public and private stakeholders in the field of sustainable development. Its main purpose is to ensure the coherence and complementarity of France's international and European commitments and national, cross-cutting and sectorial policies. +
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The '''Public Interest Group for Forest Ecosystems'''( ''Groupement d'Intérêt Public "ECOsystèmes FORestiers"'', '''GIP EcoFor''') is a structure of cooperation between 10 forest research institutions (Agroparistech, IRSTEA, Cirad, CNPF, CNRS, FCBA, IFN, INRA, IRD, ONF). It is a link between research and forest management thanks to its expertise and its information system. It is managed by the French research ministry. +
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The renewable energy package now outlined by Ministerial working group is is a clear change in direction towards a zero emission power generation. The challenging renewable energy objective will be achieved by promoting the use of forest chips and other wood-based energy, wind power, biofuels and by increasing the use of heat pumps. +
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The '''Society of Irish Foresters''' (Irish : ''Cumann Foraoiseoirí Na hEireann'') was established to lead and represent the forestry profession. It organizes field days, study tours, workshops, lectures and symposia. The society publishes the Irish Forestry Journal and the bi-annual newsletter The Irish Forester. +
The '''Standing Forestry Committee''' (SFC) represents forestry administrations of the EU Member States. It acts as an advisory and management Committee for specific forestry measures; it is also an ad-hoc consultation forum that provides expertise in connection with the development of forest-related measures in the framework of various Community policies, such as those on rural development and the environment; and finally it provides a venue for exchange of information among Member States, and between Member States and the Commission. +
The 1990 '''Strasbourg Declaration''' initiated cross-border mechanisms and a broad cooperation for the protection of forests throughout Europe. +
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The '''Technological Institute for Forestry, Cellulose, Construction Timber and Furniture''' (French: ''Institut technologique Forêt, Cellulose, Bois – Construction, Ameublement'', '''FCBA''')
promotes technical progress and contribute to improved output, as well as guaranteeing high quality in the industry, by encouraging a comprehensive approach and emphasizing areas of synergy in the trade. Its distinctive feature resides in the diversity of the trade professionals for whom it acts (silviculture, forestry and sawmills, pulp, packaging and miscellaneous products, timber in the construction industry, furniture, finishes, wood treatment
and preservation, environment, health, energy, economics, and sustainable development). +
The '''Directorate-General for Climate Action''' (DG CLIMA) is at the forefront of international efforts to combat climate change. It leads the respective Commission task forces on the international negotiations in the areas of climate change and ozone depleting substances and coordinates bi-lateral and multi-lateral partnerships on climate change and energy with third countries. +
The '''Montreal Process''' is the Working Group on Criteria and Indicators for the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Temperate and Boreal Forests. It was formed in Geneva, Switzerland, in June 1994 to develop and implement internationally agreed criteria and indicators for the conservation and sustainable management of temperate and boreal forests. +
The vision of the National strategy for Sustainable Development is to assure well-being within the limits of the carrying capacity of nature nationally and globally. The objective is to create sustainable well-being in a safe and pluralistic society that promotes participation, and in which all people take responsibility for the environment. +
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The '''UNECE/FAO Forestry and Timber Section''' has served as a trusted source of information, data and analysis about the forest sector in the UNECE region for more than 60 years. It also provides a forum for policy discussion about major issues that affect the forest sector. +
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The '''World Agroforestry Centre''' (ICRAF) is part of the alliance of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) centres dedicated to generate and apply the best available knowledge to stimulate agricultural growth, raise farmers’ incomes, and protect the environment. Its aims are also to improve food security, nutrition, income, health, shelter, energy resources and environmental sustainability in smallholder households. +
The '''World Bank Group (WBG)-Forest and Forestry''' is the largest source of multilateral financing for forests, and together with other multilateral development banks, also serves as an implementing agency.
The Bank’s reach is further amplified through various forest partnerships bolstering grassroots alliances of forest-dependent people to ensure their voices and concerns are heard in climate change and forest policy decisions. The Bank conducts forest-related analytic work and provides technical assistance to support reforms in developing countries. +
The '''World Wide Fund for Nature''' (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment. It is the world's largest independent conservation organization with over 5 million supporters worldwide, working in more than 100 countries, supporting around 1,300 conservation and environmental projects. +
