Forests are essential for the survival of people everywhere. They nurture us, inspire us and shelter us. They are also at the heart of sustainable development. In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly declared 21 March as the International Day of Forests to “celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and of trees outside forests”.
Featured in this video:
– Thomas Gass, Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs, UN DESA
– Eduardo Rojas-Briales, Assistant Director-General and Head of Forestry, FAO
– Ana Pineda, Spain
– Evan List, USA
© 2014 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
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