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September 7, 2023
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Ten leading forestry companies, managing almost 9 million hectares (22 million acres) of forests in 27 countries worth tens of billions of dollars, unite to help solve some of the world’s largest environmental challenges. Prompted by the urgent call to action on climate change, biodiversity loss, reducing emissions by halting and reversing deforestation, some of the world’s largest forestry companies are today launching a new initiative. The group, known as the
Collectively these companies manage almost 9 million hectares of forests in 27 countries being
Executive Director of the ISFC
“The ISFC is committed to help solve the challenges laid out in the Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests and Land Use, being progressed by the
Convening Chair of the ISFC, and Chair of nature-based real assets manager, New Forests, Dr.
“There is an expectation that the forestry sector needs to grow and contribute to a transition to greater use of sustainable, renewable, naturally decomposable materials in society; to a sustainable built environment; and to thriving rural communities. This will require expanded investment, but also an approach that creates and perpetuates landscapes which effectively balance conservation and production functions.” The ISFC will undertake activities during New York Climate Week and at
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The ISFC Position Paper can be downloaded here.
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