Leveraging Forest Finance for Impact in Asia-Pacific: ITTO’s Role in …

In January 2026, the Asia–Pacific Regional Workshop on Forest Financing, hosted by the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF), gathered key stakeholders from around the world to explore solutions for strengthening forest financing. With participation from representatives of global institutions like the World Bank, Green Climate Fund, and UN Environment Programme, the workshop focused on how multilateral, bilateral, and private financing mechanisms can support sustainable forest management. The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) played a pivotal role, highlighting the importance of forest finance in addressing climate change, enhancing biodiversity, and supporting local communities.

Addressing the Urgency of Forest Financing

The workshop’s opening session, led by ITTO Executive Director Sheam Satkuru,…