ISTANBUL, 21 October (BelTA - Anadolu) - Istanbul Forest Innovation
Week (IFIW), which brings together scientists, experts and industry
representatives from around the world, began Monday with the theme "From
Green Homeland to World Forestry."
The event is being organized by the Turkish Agriculture and Forestry Ministry's General Directorate of Forestry in cooperation with the UN Forest Forum (UNFF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and will be an important platform to shape the future of global forestry policies. Anadolu serves as the global communication partner of Istanbul Forest Innovation Week 2025.
The event will last five days with the participation of 75 countries, 30 international organizations and over 400 expert representatives.
As part of the event, machinery, equipment and technologies used in forest firefighting such as the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicle and firefighting helicopters will be exhibited at the event area, and Türkiye's capabilities in this area will be highlighted.
Throughout the week, panels, workshops, field trips and bilateral meetings will address a wide range of topics, from climate change and digital forestry to forest firefighting and technological solutions. The event will highlight Türkiye's experience in forest firefighting and sustainable forestry, its digitalization vision and innovative practices.
The "Istanbul Declaration" to be prepared at the end of the event will be presented to the 21st Session of the UNFF and will shape the international forestry agenda.
The event is being organized by the Turkish Agriculture and Forestry Ministry's General Directorate of Forestry in cooperation with the UN Forest Forum (UNFF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and will be an important platform to shape the future of global forestry policies. Anadolu serves as the global communication partner of Istanbul Forest Innovation Week 2025.
The event will last five days with the participation of 75 countries, 30 international organizations and over 400 expert representatives.
As part of the event, machinery, equipment and technologies used in forest firefighting such as the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicle and firefighting helicopters will be exhibited at the event area, and Türkiye's capabilities in this area will be highlighted.
Throughout the week, panels, workshops, field trips and bilateral meetings will address a wide range of topics, from climate change and digital forestry to forest firefighting and technological solutions. The event will highlight Türkiye's experience in forest firefighting and sustainable forestry, its digitalization vision and innovative practices.
The "Istanbul Declaration" to be prepared at the end of the event will be presented to the 21st Session of the UNFF and will shape the international forestry agenda.
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