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.

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!

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!