Sustainable Development Goals
Main SDG introduction
World leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a historic UN conference in September 2015. The SDGs call for action by all countries to promote prosperity while protecting the planet, thereby recognizing that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies to build economic growth, address social needs, tackle climate change and ensure environmental sustainability.
It is becoming increasingly clear that the sustainable management of productive forests in the tropics, and a sustainable tropical timber trade, can help in meeting future wood demand and achieving the SDGs. ITTO is empowered to promote the expansion of international tropical timber trade from legal and sustainable sources. It is perfectly placed, therefore, to assist countries in their efforts towards all the SDGs, especially SDG 1 (“No poverty”), SDG 12 (“Responsible consumption and production”), SDG 13 (“Climate action”) and SDG 15 (“Life on land”). Some of the ways it is doing this are outlined below.
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ITTO is a member of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, which is a coalition of international organizations with substantive programmes on forests. The Partnership’s aim is to promote the sustainable management of all types of forests, strengthen long-term political commitment to this end, and contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and other internationally agreed development goals.
ITTO also works collaboratively with many other organizations, institutions and communities. ITTO projects and other activities are mostly conducted in collaboration with partners—such as governments, industry, local communities, non-governmental organizations and research institutions—at the local, national, regional and global levels. ITTO’s partnerships foster collective, strategic action to achieve tangible benefits for communities and countries and at the global scale. They address, for example, climate-change mitigation and adaptation; biodiversity conservation; forest restoration; transparency in the tropical timber trade and tropical timber supply chains; the sustainable supply of non-wood forest products and ecosystem services; and the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities. ITTO recognizes that the active participation of stakeholders at all levels is essential for bringing about positive change.
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ITTO reports slump in trade in most tropical wood products in 2023, with further uncertainties ahead
Responsible production and consumption Climate action Life on land Partnerships for the goals
Yokohama, 5 December 2024: Trade in most tropical wood products declined significantly in 2023 in response to a slowdown in economic growth in most consumer economies, a cost-of-living crisis caused by inflationary pressures, and a slowdown in China’s property sector, according to a report presented on day 4 of the 60th session of the International Tropical Timber Council.
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ITTO forest fire projects spark learnings to inform policy
Responsible production and consumption Climate action Life on land Partnerships for the goals
Completed projects in Indonesia and Peru have provided valuable insights on forest fire management and will inform new guidelines on tropical forest fire management, according to an evaluation of the projects presented at the 60th session of the International Tropical Timber Council, which convened on its third day today. Both projects were funded by the Government of Japan.
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Tropical timber trade group wants ITTO to do more to champion tropical timber
Responsible production and consumption Climate action Life on land Partnerships for the goals
Yokohama, 3 December 2024: With wood producers worldwide reeling from skyrocketing shipping costs and the tropical timber sector suffering from negative consumer perceptions, the Trade Advisory Group (TAG) called on ITTO today to focus on rebuilding demand for tropical timber by communicating the “tremendous progress” producers have made on timber traceability, legality and sustainability.
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Deforestation regulation draws more discussion
Responsible production and consumption Climate action Life on land Partnerships for the goals
Yokohama, 3 December 2024: The new European Union Deforestation Regulation, known as EUDR, which has been subject to considerable discussion in previous sessions of the International Tropical Timber Council, also received attention today as part of the Council’s Trade and Market Day.
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Civil society group calls for more support for communities and women on forest landscape restoration
Responsible production and consumption Climate action Life on land Partnerships for the goals
Yokohama, 3 December 2024: ITTO should accelerate support for community-led implementation of its Guidelines for Forest Landscape Restoration in the Tropics to increase the effectiveness of restoration efforts and ensure that communities benefit from them, the Civil Society Advisory Group (CSAG) said in a statement today.
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Civil society group calls for more support for communities and women on forest landscape restoration
Responsible production and consumption Climate action Life on land Partnerships for the goals
ITTO should accelerate support for community-led implementation of its Guidelines for Forest Landscape Restoration in the Tropics to increase the effectiveness of restoration efforts and ensure that communities benefit from them, the Civil Society Advisory Group (CSAG) said in a statement today.
The statement was issued during a CSAG-hosted panel discussion on restoration strategies and More
The statement was issued during a CSAG-hosted panel discussion on restoration strategies and More
Deforestation regulation draws more discussion
Responsible production and consumption Climate action Life on land Partnerships for the goals
The new European Union Deforestation Regulation, known as EUDR, which has been subject to considerable discussion in previous sessions of the International Tropical Timber Council, also received attention today as part of the Council’s Trade and Market Day.
CIFOR-ICRAF Chief Operating Officer Robert Nasi presented on the implications of the EUDR for the tropical timber trade. He said the More
CIFOR-ICRAF Chief Operating Officer Robert Nasi presented on the implications of the EUDR for the tropical timber trade. He said the More
Tropical timber trade group wants ITTO to do more to champion tropical timber
Responsible production and consumption Climate action Life on land Partnerships for the goals
With wood producers worldwide reeling from skyrocketing shipping costs and the tropical timber sector suffering from negative consumer perceptions, the Trade Advisory Group (TAG) called on ITTO today to focus on rebuilding demand for tropical timber by communicating the “tremendous progress” producers have made on timber traceability, legality and sustainability.
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Council chair challenges members to focus on common purpose as political uncertainties escalate
Responsible production and consumption Life on land Partnerships for the goals
Yokohama, 2 December 2024: The Chair of the International Tropical Timber Council, Anna Tyler from New Zealand, has encouraged ITTO members to present a united front during the 60th session of the Council, which started here today, and to focus on the crucial importance of sustainably managed tropical forests and the role ITTO can play.
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Shaping the Future of Tropical Forests: The 60th Session of the International Tropical Timber Council
Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible production and consumption Life on land Partnerships for the goals
The International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) is set to convene for its landmark 60th session, taking place from December 2 to December 6, 2024, in the vibrant city of Yokohama, Japan. This milestone event promises to be a pivotal gathering for member countries, industry and civil society representatives, and those dedicated to sustainable tropical forest management and timber trade.
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Boosting Thailand’s Domestic Wood Consumption: ITTO’s Collaborative Effort with Thailand and Japan
Responsible production and consumption Life on land Partnerships for the goals
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken global markets, including tropical timber trade. Like many other countries, Thailand saw a significant decline in international demand for timber and its prices. In response to this challenge, the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) and the Forestry Agency of Japan have promoted a key solution: boosting Thailand's domestic consumption of wood and wood
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CBD COP16: The Collaborative Partnership on Forests launched The Forest Factor
Life on land Partnerships for the goals
Cali, Colombia, 27 October 2024: As the global community unites this week at the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) to advance the global biodiversity goals, the Forest and Water Day on October 25 spotlighted the critical importance of conserving, restoring, and sustainably managing our forests and water ecosystems. These efforts are
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Smallholders need more support to grow high-quality teak—ITTO project to lead the way
No poverty Decent work and economic growth Life on land Partnerships for the goals
Participants in a regional workshop held in Thailand last month as part of an ITTO project advocated the provision of viable financial schemes to smallholders to support their efforts to cultivate teak and other economically useful tree species and sustainably produce high-quality timber on long rotations. The workshop also discussed how the ITTO project will assist in this endeavour. More
Global timber forum launches action framework for legal and sustainable timber supply chains
No poverty Quality education Gender equality Decent work and economic growth Responsible production and consumption Climate action Life on land Partnerships for the goals
The Global Legal and Sustainable Timber Forum (GLSTF) has launched the Action Framework for Promoting Legal and Sustainable Timber Supply Chains to strengthen international collaboration among stakeholders in timber supply chains, promote the sustainable development of the timber industry, and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and combating climate change. More
ITTO-supported drive for sustainable teak in focus at IUFRO congress
No poverty Responsible production and consumption Life on land Partnerships for the goals
ITTO officials and partners provided updates on trends and developments for sustainable teak during a session on day five of the 2024 World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), held in Stockholm, Sweden last week. More
ITTO video highlights community forestry success in the Amazon to mark International Day of the Tropics
No poverty Gender equality Responsible production and consumption Climate action Life on land Partnerships for the goals
A new video on community forestry in the Amazon highlights how sustainable forest management (SFM) underpins the livelihoods and aspirations of millions of people in tropical countries, as the world marks the International Day of the Tropics. More
Innovation is lifting tropical forestry’s contribution to global sustainable development, says ITTO
Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals
Innovation in areas ranging from timber tracking to policy development is central to sustainable forestry in the tropics, and for magnifying the sector’s contribution to sustainable development. More
Increased investment is key for stronger linkages between forest science and businesses say experts
Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals
Business and sciences in forestry need to interact more closely if they are to bring innovative solutions for addressing global challenges and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Further investments are crucial in fostering effective business-science partnerships. More
ITTO and UNCCD unite for land restoration to mark world day against desertification and drought
No poverty Good health and well-being Gender equality Climate action Life on land Partnerships for the goals
On World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, ITTO stands side-by-side with the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and all governments and stakeholders committed to restoring degraded landscapes and sustainably managing tropical forests as means for ensuring ecosystem health and the wellbeing of local people, communities and nations. More
Capacity building needed urgently in Africa to avoid detrimental impacts of timber trade measures
No poverty Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible production and consumption Climate action Life on land Partnerships for the goals
ITTO has urged more attention to the need for capacity building and training in the Congo Basin to ensure that the region’s vital forest sector and timber industry will be able to meet the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and other international trade measures. More