Event World Day
International Day of Forests 2025
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree-planting campaigns. As a global hub for environmental governance, Geneva and the organizations it hosts, play a role in the protection of forests globally. #IntlForestDay
International Day of Forests
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree-planting campaigns. #IntlForestDay
2025 Theme “Forests and Food”
In 2025, forests and foods is the theme for the day, celebrating the crucial roles of forests in food security, nutrition and livelihoods.
In addition to providing food, fuel, income and employment, forests support soil fertility, protect water resources, and offer habitats for biodiversity, including vital pollinators.
They are essential for the survival of forest-dependent communities, particularly Indigenous Peoples, and contribute to climate-change mitigation by storing carbon.
Events
International Day of Forests 2025: “Forests and Food – Let’s Go Nuts!”
20 March 2025 | 12:30 – 14:00 CET | Palais des Nations | Building H Auditorium
Opening ceremony at the Global Library of Trees and Flowers - FAO Park
Official Celebration | Rome
Importance of Forests and the Role of Geneva
As a global hub for environmental governance, Geneva and the organizations it hosts, plays a role in the protection of forests globally.