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The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests.

On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organise activities involving forests and trees. The Secretariat of the , in collaboration with the facilitates the implementation of such events in collaboration with governments, the , and international, regional and subregional organizations.

Join in celebrating the International Day of Forests 2023 ‘Healthy Forests for Healthy People’ on Tuesday 21 March.

‘Forests and human health’

The UN International Day of Forests celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests, and this year’s theme focuses on forests and human health.

The theme highlights the important role that forests and forest products play in contributing to healthy societies, and ensuring environmental health. Forests provide natural barriers to disease transmission and vital sources of food and medicine. The presence of forests and timber in our daily lives also boosts mental health.

The day will see the launch of the , and the awarding of the ‘‘ title from the FAO. Canberra and several other Australian cities last year earned this designation.

Tune in to events across Australia and the world to celebrate International Day of Forests 2023:

Webinars

Capacity building in Australian forestry, forest products & carbon

13:00 – 14:00 AEDT

Women in community forestry

16:30 – 20:00 AEDT

Forests & human & ecological health, forest fires

19:00 – 21:00 AEDT

Health & forests & next-gen foresters panels, Tree Cities of the World Award

20:00 – 21:30 AEDT

Launch of the Global Forest Expert’s Panel Assessment on Forests & Health

01:00 – 02:00 AEDT (22 March)

Forests & health panel, short films on forests restoration

Webinar: 01:00 – 04:00 AEDT (22 March)