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Save the Date – The 43rd Session of the FAO European Forest Commission (EFC), 22–25 October 2025

18.09.2025

The 43rd Session of the FAO European Forestry Commission (EFC) and associated events will take place at the Pullman Hotel and Convention Centre in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 22 to 25 October 2025.

This year’s session will be held during Istanbul Forest Innovation Week – ORMAN 2025 (20–25 October 2025) and will feature:

  • A review of regional forestry activities and follow-up on decisions made at previous sessions.
  • Dialogue on global forest-related processes and contributions to FAO governance.
  • A focus on innovation in forestry, highlighting new approaches and solutions.

The event will be held back-to-back with the International Conference on Forest Fires (20–22 October), organized as part of the Country-Led Initiative of the United Nations Forum on Forests. In addition, the FAO European Forest Week 2025 will also take place during this period (20–25 October), providing further opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing.

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