International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), a non-profit organisation has released report titled International Forest Governance: A Critical Review of Trends, Drawbacks, and New Approaches.
- It is the first global synthesis report on IFG (refer to box) since 2010, summarises the most significant developments on IFG after 2010.
- Report has been released in the backdrop of the 19th session of the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF19).
Key Concerns related to IFG
- IFG has had limited success in reducing deforestation.
- Rate of deforestation is about 10 million hectares per year as of 2020 (Food and Agriculture Organization).
- It is more crowded and fragmented than ever due to the proliferation of new actors and instruments.
- Increasing urgency of the climate crisis has influenced the commodification of forests for their carbon sequestration potential.
- This has led to the rise of new markets for carbon and biodiversity that often focus on short-term economic gains over long-term sustainability and justice.
- Phenomenon is also referred to as climatisation of forests.
- Role of Community-led and philanthropic financing mechanisms is limited.
Recommendations
- Setting prices on environmental and social externalities, recognition and management of public goods, and establishing alternative funding schemes.
- Adopting a Polycentric governance approach in an interdependent system.
About IFG
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