International Day of Forests

This year the International Day of Forests, March 21, was celebrated under the theme "Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being”. To raise awareness of the importance of forests in sustainable development and human nutrition, the INC collaborated with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in the creation of a short video documentary on wild nuts health properties and contribution to sustainable livelihoods.
 
The video is about how responsibly sourced nuts from sustainably managed forests and agroforestry can enrich our diets and contribute to our health and well-being.
 
Restoring forest ecosystems is key to mitigating the effects of climate change, halting biodiversity loss, and supporting the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide. Nuts have been part of sustainable food systems since the dawn of time. They are a good example of ancient forest foods that have had a profound impact on global diets and cultures. Forest and tree nuts are vital for our healthy nutrition, well-being, biodiversity, and the livelihood of entire communities. 
 
You can watch the 4-minute video, “Forests in a nutshell”, on YouTube.