Established in the year 2000, the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) is an intergovernmental platform for the sustainable management, protection, and development of all forests. Within this framework, Country-led Initiatives (CLI) are international meetings voluntarily undertaken by member countries to contribute to the global forest agenda.

Türkiye, in collaboration with the UNFF Secretariat and FAO, will host a CLI meeting in İstanbul from 20 to 22 October 2025. This initiative, which will continue over a two-year period, will provide a platform for sharing experiences and developing policies in the context of combating forest fires, innovative approaches, sustainable forest management, and climate change.

The event will feature a High-Level Dialogue and four thematic focus sessions, followed by a field trip.
Thematic Focus 1: Enhancing International Cooperation and Policy Solutions for Integrated Fire Management (IFM)
Thematic Focus 2: Enhancing the Fire Resistance and Resilience of Forest Landscapes
Thematic Focus 3: Innovative Approaches and Advanced Technologies for IFM
Thematic Focus 4: Community-Based Approaches to Fire Management and Risk Awareness

All documents and information related to the CLI process will be accessible through the following link:

Country-led Initiative on Forest Fires