15 October 2009 Geneva, Switzerland

Organiser: UNECE/FAO Timber Section

A Policy Forum on “The Forest Sector in the Green Economy” will help evaluate the situation of the forest sector in the context of the global economic crisis; identify opportunities for the sector’s contribution to a more sustainable society and a greener economy; and discuss means of positioning the sector to bounce out of the current economic slump. The Forum will in particular assess the extent to which the sector can benefit from subsidies and stimulus programmes directed at greening the economy. Areas of interest would include green building, wood energy and environmental services from forests.

Following topics on the agenda:
• Green economy and the forest sector
• Green jobs and the forest sector
• Forest products markets and long-term outlook, including for green building
• Investing in mitigation and adaptation to climate change and proactive risk management Renewable energies: targets and policies to develop wood energy systems
• The importance of communication and promoting the rational use of wood
• Forests providing environmental services, rural employment and income
• Strategies for short-term survival and long-term development of the forest sector

The Policy Forum is organised by the UNECE/FAO Timber Section and will be held back-to-back with the 67th session of the Timber Committee.
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