FOREST EUROPE made a press release the FOREST EUROPE Ministerial Conference in 2011. In exactly 365 days, ministers and high level representatives responsible for the forests of all 46 European countries and the EU will meet in Oslo for the 6th FOREST EUROPE Ministerial Conference to take decisions that affect the well-being of people and the environment both within and beyond their borders. The conference is being held in the Norwegian capital from 14-16 June 2011. The health and sustainability of European forests play an important role in solving challenges like climate change, biodiversity protection and fresh water. Their vitality is also crucial to foster a green economy both in Europe and globally. It will be the task of the ministers attending the conference to take the robust political decisions necessary to promote the sustainable development of European forests and safeguard their important environmental and societal benefits. High on the agenda will be the elaboration of a strengthened policy framework for sustainable forest management throughout Europe. To this end, it is expected that the ministers will decide whether to enter into negotiations on a legally binding agreement on forests in the pan-European region. It is also anticipated that ministers will adopt vision, goals and targets for forests in Europe as part of the future FOREST EUROPE strategy.

FOREST EUROPE press release