Inspiring country-led actions to stop forest fires

Speakers: Ms. Ir. Laksmi Dewanthi , Ljuban Tmusic, Stefanoski Stevko , Head Climate Mitigation Unit Gabriel Labbate

November 19, 2024 12:00 - 13:00

Forests globally are facing unprecedented threats as deforestation and record-breaking fires erode their capacity to sequester carbon and support biodiversity.

Despite being one-third of the way through this decade, minimal progress has been made in curbing deforestation, with irreplaceable primary forests under relentless pressure. In 2022, forest degradation affected an area twice the size of Germany, pushing ecosystems to lower ecological health. Escalating forest fires, intensified by climate change and land clearing, further endanger 2030 forest goals and demand coordinated, urgent action.

This event will convene key countries from the Amazon, Western Balkans, and Southeast Asia—regions severely impacted by forest fires—to address practical solutions for fire prevention, management, and resilience. Discussions will focus on implementing early warning systems, enhancing capacities, and strengthening cross-regional cooperation to reduce fire risks and improve forest health.

By sharing good practices and aligning actions, countries can work collectively to protect forests as a critical part of climate and biodiversity strategies.

Ms. Ir. Laksmi Dewanthi
Ljuban Tmusic
Stefanoski Stevko
Gabriel Labbate

Head Climate Mitigation Unit