Earth Day—recognizing the importance of sustainable tropical forestry

2022-04-22

Yokohama, Japan, 22 April 2022: The Earth faces multiple crises—such as climate change, biodiversity loss and poverty—and sustainable solutions are needed urgently. Sustainable tropical forest use can help balance environmental and socioeconomic needs while enabling people to earn a decent living. Today, on Earth Day, we celebrate the potential of tropical forests to tackle the crises we confront.