CommunicationPublished on 21 March 2021

Sustainable forest management to reduce climate risks and poverty

The International Day of Forests on 21 March, introduced by the UN, highlights the immense importance of forests. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) makes an important contribution to climate protection and poverty reduction through its forest projects. Below is an example from the mountain forests of South America, where knowledge exchange and policy dialogue go hand in hand.

The Andean forests now cover just 5–10% of their original area. — © Nicolas Villaume

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems

from Goal 15 of the 2030 Agenda