Yokohama, 8 March 2026: On International Women’s Day 2026, under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action.”, the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) celebrates five remarkable women who are advancing sustainable tropical forest management across disciplines. From strengthening timber legality systems and reforming trade laws, to mobilizing frontline fire volunteers, securing women’s land rights, and defending Indigenous knowledge, these leaders are turning commitment into action—ensuring that forest management is not only environmentally sound but also fair, transparent, and inclusive.
 

Guangzhou, 4 March 2026: Technology and governance innovation are driving sustainable use of tropical wood and legal supply chains for wood products in the Asia-Pacific region. With ITTO’s support, members and stakeholders across the region are bolstering the adoption of legality and innovation best practices to enhance livelihoods and support forest-based bioeconomies.
 

Yokohama, 3 March 2026: Most think of wildlife as animals in forests, savannas, and oceans. Far less visible, yet equally vital, are wild plants—an essential part of the world’s biodiversity and a cornerstone of human survival. As ITTO marks its 40th anniversary, the Organization draws attention to the often-overlooked role of wild plants, particularly medicinal and aromatic plants, whose healing properties have supported communities for generations. 
 

Yokohama, 18 February 2026: The timber sector in both Indonesia and Thailand returned to growth in January 2026, while activity declined in other countries across the tropics as well as in China, according to the latest Global Timber Index (GTI) Report. The ITTO-supported GTI tracks the performance of the timber sector in pilot countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
 

Yokohama, 2 February 2026 —This year’s World Wetlands Day, celebrated on 2 February under the theme “Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage,” invites the world to look beyond narrow economic metrics and recognize the deep, often overlooked value of wetlands — and the wisdom of the people who have long stewarded them. On Mexico’s Gulf Coast, in the state of Veracruz, this idea has been at the heart of ITTO’s work.
 

Bangkok, 2 February 2026 —The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) joined other partners and participants in the region to highlight the opportunities and challenges in mobilizing and leveraging forest finance during the Asia–Pacific Regional Workshop on Forest Financing, hosted by the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF) from 20 to 23 January 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.