Firefighters have searched forests surrounding the northern Japanese city of Ofunato for lingering fires and heat sources after wildfires consumed 9 percent of the city's area. About 400 people ...

The theme for the International Day of Forests 2025 is "Forests And Foods," highlighting the vital role forests play in ensuring food security, nutrition, and sustainable livelihoods. 2.

Forests are more than just trees. They provide air, shelter, and food. On 21 March, the world marks World Forest Day, also known as the International Day of Forests. This annual event reminds us ...

20 March 2025 - This year’s International Day of Forests highlights the vital role of forests in food security, nutrition, and sustainable livelihoods. This year’s theme, “Forests and Foods ...

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ensured the Samurai Blue secured ...

(Office of the Auditor General of B.C.) A new report from B.C.'s auditor general has found that some of the Forests Ministry's carbon modelling practices for how carbon in B.C. forests is stored ...

Forests play a vital role in sustaining life on Earth. Tomorrow, March 21, the world observes the International Day of Forests (IDF) to encourage actions to protect forests which cover about 31 ...

A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system was unleashing heavy snow and strong winds across much of Japan, stretching from northern to western regions, with central Tokyo expected to see up to 1 ...

World Forest Day 2025 emphasizes the vital role of forests in food security and sustainability. It highlights the need for sustainable forest management to support biodiversity, climate regulation, ...

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I mention this Programme Director since there are good lessons to be learnt from these initiatives and the African Forum on Urban Forests is a good platform for learning and sharing in this regard.