FODE 003-OER – International Forestry Issues, Institutions, and Multi-Lateral Agreements

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Course Description

This course deals with three major contemporary global forest resources management issues in general, with emphasis on Sustainable Fores Management. First, an updated status of international policy regime, especially as related to the role of forests, in achieving sustainable development and climate change mitigation, as well as conservation of biodiversity and combating desertification. Second, it introduces the students to concerned governmental and non-governmental institutions, describing their mandates and modus operandi. Third, after introducing some aspects of the practices and discourses of international regulations that shape and advance international debates and political interests driving forest policy developments, the course introduces forest diplomacy and negotiation processes, then associated multi-lateral agreements (The UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, The Paris Accord, and the UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030) are outlined and discussed. The course will conclude by guiding the students through a session of simulated negotiation of an international agreement related to national efforts to manage forests sustainably.

Target Audience

The course is designed to inform students who are interested in global forestry issues as well as professionals who are, or endeavor to be, engaged in forestry related international activities as a career.

Course Author

Dr. M. Hosny El-Lakany, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Canada
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