The General Assembly proclaims the United Nations Decade of Afforestation and Reforestation for Sustainable Forest Management from 2027

On 17 April, the General Assembly adopted a resolution by 155 votes in favour, by which it decides to proclaim the United Nations Decade of Afforestation and Reforestation for Sustainable Forest Management (2027-2036).

Noting the value of forests and their sustainable management, as well as their many contributions to sustainable development, the Assembly adopted this text, submitted by the Republic of Congo, ‘in order to strengthen international cooperation and capacity-building with the aim of halting and reversing the loss of forest cover worldwide’. In this context, it invites governments and other stakeholders – international and regional organisations, civil society, indigenous peoples, local communities, the private sector and academia – to actively support the implementation of the Decade’s activities, including through voluntary contributions, and to share best practices and knowledge in this regard.