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October 2023

Hey, IFSA world!

Another month has flown by with astounding accomplishments and contributions from our IFSA community. Our newly elected and selected officials are now in full swing, bringing you the best your organisation can offer. Let us give them a fantastic welcome into their positions!

We're so excited to have you join in leading this incredible organisation forward. You bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to your roles, and we're confident your contributions will be invaluable!

We're also thrilled to continue working with our returning officials, who continue to play a vital role in IFSA's success. Thank you for your continued dedication and hard work.

In this month's newsletter, you'll find updates on IFSA's latest opportunities, programs and initiatives, in addition to inspiring stories from our community members. We hope you enjoy reading it, and that it leaves you feeling motivated and excited to continue working together to build a brighter future for forestry.

• Official of the Month

• What’s New?

• Delegation Experiences

• Opportunities

• Recurring Open Call

• Quote of the Month

  
  

IFSA-Hugs,
The IFSA Newsletter editorial team

Official of the Month

IFSA Spotlight

Read about our IFSA-Tree club's report about their “Stewardship on World Clean Up Day” - their amazing endeavor to organise and execute an incredible clean up event in Ajibode/Abadina area, Nigeria is an inspiration to all who want to see a cleaner world! Click the image for more information!

"Conoce el iuFOR" reach their 3rd edition! This event is all about diving into the world of forestry research and getting students in the loop, even exploring potential job opportunities in academia. Students from all levels undergrads, master's, and PhDs had the chance to mingle and learn. Learn more by clicking the image!

Read the report on Waldis Exchange in Switzerland, 2023! An LC organised forestry ideas and information exchange event between LCs Zurich, Freiburg, and Vienna! Click the image for more details.

The Capacity Development Commission needs your collaboration and invites you to participate in a survey focused on identifying the main gaps in formal forestry education, an effort for which your voice is fundamental to design future workshops, webinars and selected educational opportunities from partners, all designed to improve your knowledge and skills. Learn more about the survey by clicking the image!

Delegation Experiences

30th Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission

We are proud to have had several passionate delegates represent IFSA and fight for the forestry youth voice at the 30th Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission, organized by FAO and the Government of Australia, which took place in Sydney from October 2-6, 2023. We look forward to their upcoming report and thank them for their inspirational dedication to our organization and the forestry sector. Click the image for more information!

UN Forum on Forests Country-Led Initiative

We're proud to have 11 IFSA delegates representing youth voices at the UN Forum on Forests Country-Led Initiative from October 26-28, 2023, at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India. We highlighted the importance of engaging young generations in forest fire management and sustainable forest management. Click the image for more information!

UN Forum on Forests Country-Led Initiative

MG Children and Youth participation during Open-Ended Intergovernmental Ad hoc Expert Group on the Preparations for the Midterm Review of the International Arrangement on Forests 10-13 October 2023, United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), Austria. Click the image for more information!

Opportunities

Take your opportunity from the University of British Columbia to submit an abstract for the International Young Scientist Forum for Climate Change with the theme "Explores innovative bamboo-based solutions to combat climate change". The deadline is November 1st, 2023! Click the image for more information!

Join IFSA Family by applying as one of commissioner! Click the image to find more details!

Recurring Open Call

Quote of the Month

Thank you for reading our Newsletter!

No matter who you are, no matter where you are, let's all get together 
for "The World that Appreciates Forests."

IFSA Hugs,
the Communications Commission 🌳

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