The humid tropical forests of the Congo Basin are the second largest lung in the world with an area of approx. 200 million ha. They are home to around one fifth of global biodiversity. The Congo Basin stores around 60 billion tons of CO2 and sequester additional 0.61Gt eqCO² per year, which is six times as much as the considerably larger Amazon basin. The Congo Basin’s forests also play an important role in regulating the local and global climate. Significant challenges include biodiversity loss and resource depletion further increased through the economic pressures faced by local communities. The increased vulnerability to climate change is intensifying these challenges, endangering both wildlife and human livelihoods. Forests are a vital component in the mitigation of these risks, providing essential habitats, sustenance and shelter for local communities, and offering sustainable economic opportunities. Approx. 58 million ha of the Congo Basin forests are devoted to logging. This highlights the need to support a sustainable timber sector as one of the most important employers in the forested countries of Central Africa.
Aim of the Forum
To explore how sustainable forest management, supply chain stakeholders, private and public actors can support the conservation of these ecosystems, FSC Germany, WWF Germany, ATIBT and Utrecht University are convening a special Tropical Forestry Forum with a special focus on the Congo Basin“.
The event invites leaders from politics, science, business, journalism, regional and international NGOs and the public sector with an interest in the promotion of healthy and resilient forest management.
Participants will address pressing issues related to forest management, responsible timber supply and innovative business models. The Forum aims to promote a comprehensive approach to the protection of forest ecosystems, integrating biodiversity and supporting the well-being and livelihoods of local communities.
Participants will have the opportunity to exchange to manufacturing insights, share best practices and explore new approaches on sustainable management, habitat conservation and community empowerment.
Sponsorship
Join us as a sponsor of the Tropical Forest Forum and position your organization as a leader in sustainable forestry and biodiversity conservation!
Our exclusive sponsorship opportunities allow you to amplify your impact by showcasing your logo on event materials, displaying banners and informational stands on-site, and even participating directly in our expert panel discussions.
Further event details
Coffee, tea, beverages, and light snacks will be provided.
Registration fee
Our event is for registered participants free of charge.
Voluntary donations are welcome, you can find more details to support our joint work for sustainable tropical timer below.
For more visit: https://www.fsc-deutschland.de/tropical-forestry-forum/