Türkiye, in collaboration with the UNFF Secretariat and FAO, will host a CLI meeting in Istanbul on 20–22 October 2025. This two-year initiative will provide a platform for experience sharing and policy development on forest fire management, innovative approaches, sustainable forest management, and climate change. The event will feature a High-Level Dialogue and four thematic focus sessions, followed by a field trip.
Thematic Focus 1: Enhancing International Cooperation and Policy Solutions for Integrated Fire Management (IFM)
Thematic Focus 2: Enhancing the Fire Resistance and Resilience of Forest Landscapes
Thematic Focus 3: Innovative Approaches and Advanced Technologies for IFM
Thematic Focus 4: Community-Based Approaches to Fire Management and Risk Awareness

Within the framework of the event, official sessions of the European Forestry Commission will be held with the participation of representatives from member and observer countries.

This year, FAO European Forest Week 2025 will be celebrated in conjunction with IFIW 2025, the FAO European Forestry Commission (EFC), and the Country-Led Initiative – International Forest Fire Conference. Within the framework of the European Forest Week, a series of activities will be organized, including panel discussions, side events, technical and cultural visits, and exhibitions.

Open to all registered participants!

Programme of Panels
PANEL 1: Interactive Workshop on Innovation in the Forest Sector (22.10.2025)
PANEL 2: Forest futures: Intergenerational dialogue on building innovative ecosystems (22.10.2025)
PANEL 3: Innovating for a Regenerative Future: Circular Bioeconomy in Forest-Based Industries (23.10.2025)
PANEL 4: Innovation in Wood Construction - Building the Future (23.10.2025)
PANEL 5: Transforming Forest Monitoring through Innovation (24.10.2025)

Programme of Side Events
SIDE EVENT 1: From Early Warning to Solution: Technology in Firefighting (21.10.2025)
SIDE EVENT 2: Partnership Talks: Forests through the prism of the FAO – Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme (22.10.2025)
SIDE EVENT 3: The Fundamentals of The Green and Digital Transition: A New Era for Critical Minerals (22.10.2025)
SIDE EVENT 4: Restoring Mediterranean forests: the new edition of the Status of Mediterranean Forests 2025 report and enhancing the regional dynamic  (23.10.2025)
SIDE EVENT 5: How Forests Feed the World: Nourishing People Through Healthy Forests (23.10.2025)
SIDE EVENT 6: Unlocking the Potential of Carbon Markets: Global Practices and Regional Opportunities in Central Asia (24.10.2025)

Regional Forestry Technical Network Workshop

The workshop will convene national and regional stakeholders to enhance capacities on forest restoration, regional coordination, and knowledge sharing. Organized in parallel with Istanbul Forest Innovation Week, it will provide a platform to discuss and validate the draft proposal for the regional network of forestry actors, fostering collaboration across government and civil society.

Closed session!

Regional Climate Workshop on Enhancing Climate Action in Agriculture in Europe and Central Asia

The event will bring together national and regional stakeholders to strengthen capacities on climate finance, carbon markets, transparency, and loss and damage, in preparation for COP30. Co-organized with the Mountain Partnership Secretariat, the workshop will take place in parallel with Istanbul Forest Innovation Week, fostering synergies across agriculture, forestry, and climate agendas.

Closed session!