
Integrating climate change issues into national forest programmes: An approach for integrating climate change into national forest programmes in support of sustainable forest management

Available online: http://www.fao.org/forestry/climatechange/64862/en/

This document is published as a key part of the effort by the Forestry Department of FAO and the National Forest Programme Facility to assist countries address emerging policy issues related to forests and climate change through integrating climate change considerations into national forest programmes. It is the outcome of a thorough consultative process with active engagement of countries and experts. It seeks to provide a practical approach to the process of integrating climate change into national forest programmes. The aim is to assist senior officials in government administrations and the representatives of other stakeholders, including civil society organizations and the private sector, prepare the forest sector for the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change.
Language(s): English; Other Languages: French, Spanish
Format: Digital (Free)
Tags: Environment and landscape ; Climate change ; Forest management Add tag