Last week, NMBU was part of organizing one of the world's largest congresses on forests. The Stockholm Declaration was adopted at the congress.
"Forests and Society towards 2050" was adopted at the IUFRO congress, where approximately 4300 participants from more than 100 different countries gathered last week. NMBU was involved in organizing the congress.
Climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental pollution and mounting social injustice are among the most severe crises the world is facing today. Tackling these interlinked crises requires resolute and equitable actions and everyone must take responsibility in their own sphere of influence.
The Congress urges to make best use of the knowledge of the global science community to:
- Strengthen forest resilience and climate adaptation;
- Maintain and enhance the social values of forests for sustainable societies;
- Expand the role of forests and forest products in a responsible circular bioeconomy; and
- Transform forest-related sciences for the future.
Action at all levels in line with these messages can contribute to maintaining a stable planet that continues to support life and human well-being.