Welcome Message
Dear Delegates, Colleagues, and Esteemed Guests,
We are delighted to welcome you to the Global Summit on Forest, taking place on August 26-27, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. This important gathering brings together policymakers, conservationists, and industry leaders dedicated to protecting the critical ecosystems that forests provide.
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The theme, “Preserving Forests: A Path to a Sustainable Future,” highlights the essential role of forests in conserving biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and supporting livelihoods. Vancouver, renowned for its natural beauty and sustainability efforts, sets the stage for vital discussions on environmental stewardship.
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Across two days, the summit will address pressing issues such as deforestation, wildfire management, and conservation strategies through dynamic sessions, expert insights, and collaborative workshops.
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Your participation reflects a shared commitment to safeguarding forests for future generations. Together, let us forge meaningful connections and advance sustainable solutions.
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Welcome to Vancouver and the Global Forest Summit.
Sincerely,
Organizing Committee
Global Forest Summit
About the Conference
The Global Summit on Forest is a premier international gathering dedicated to addressing the critical challenges facing forest ecosystems and advancing strategies for sustainable conservation. Set in the vibrant city of Vancouver, Canada, the summit is scheduled for August 26-27, 2025, and offers a unique platform for global collaboration and innovation.
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This year’s theme, “Preserving Forests: A Path to a Sustainable Future,” underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions and cross-sector partnerships to protect forest ecosystems. The summit will bring together policymakers, conservationists, industry leaders, and environmental advocates to share insights, forge alliances, and catalyze action toward safeguarding these vital natural resources.
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The summit will focus on empowering stakeholders with cutting-edge tools and knowledge, fostering multi-disciplinary collaborations, showcasing innovations in forest management and conservation technologies, and promoting sustainable practices that balance ecological preservation with socio-economic growth.
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Join us in Vancouver for an inspiring event that empowers individuals and organizations to create a lasting impact. Together, we can secure a sustainable future for forests and generations to come.
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Who Should Attend the Forest Summit?
The Global Summit on Forest is designed for professionals and stakeholders passionate about forest conservation and sustainable development. This event is ideal for:
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Key Participants
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Conservation Professionals: Forest rangers, ecologists, and wildlife experts seeking actionable tools and strategies.
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Policymakers and Government Officials: Leaders shaping forest governance and sustainability policies.
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Law Enforcement and Security Agencies: Anti-poaching units and forest law enforcement enhancing protection strategies
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Conservationists and Ecologists: Focused on biodiversity preservation and ecological research.
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Private Sector Leaders: Executives, timber companies, and innovators driving sustainable practices.
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NGOs and Community Groups: Advocates collaborating on impactful conservation projects.
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Academics and Researchers: Bridging science and practical solutions for sustainable management.
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Technology Innovators: Developing tools and systems for forest monitoring, wildlife protection, and fire management.
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International Development Organizations: Supporting global forest preservation goals.
Forests are vital to biodiversity, climate regulation, and human well-being. By joining the Global Forest Summit, participants contribute to a global movement ensuring a thriving future for forests, communities, and the planet.
Target Audience
The Global Summit on Forest brings together a diverse array of stakeholders committed to forest conservation and sustainable management. The target audience includes:
This inclusive audience fosters collaboration and innovative solutions to address global forest challenges effectively.
Key/Special Features
This summit promises a transformative platform for actionable solutions and collaborative progress in forest management.
Market Analysis Report
Forests are vital for global environmental balance, economic development, and social sustainability. Globally, forests cover 31% of total land area, accounting for approximately 4.06 billion hectares.
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Global Forestry Sector
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Market Size: Valued at $558.55 billion (2023), expected to reach $742 billion by 2032 with a 6.3% CAGR.
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Deforestation: Annually, 10 million hectares are lost due to agriculture, logging, and urbanization.
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Carbon Role: Forests store 662 billion metric tons of carbon, vital for combating climate change.
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Key Regions: Asia-Pacific leads with 40% market share, followed by Europe and North America.
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Opportunities
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Global:
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Carbon credits projected at $30 billion annually by 2030.
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Ecotourism potential reaching $343 billion by 2030
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Conclusion
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The forestry sector holds immense potential for economic growth, environmental sustainability, and climate change mitigation. Despite challenges such as deforestation and illegal logging, opportunities in carbon markets, community forestry, and technological innovation provide a pathway for sustainable development. By aligning strategies with global frameworks, the sector can strengthen its role in the global forestry market while preserving invaluable natural ecosystems.
Why You Should Attend
The Global Summit on Forest is a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders, policymakers, conservationists, and innovators committed to the future of our forests. Here’s why you should be part of this transformative event:
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Gain Actionable Insights: Learn from expert-led discussions on pressing issues such as deforestation, biodiversity conservation, wildfire management, and climate resilience.
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Connect with Global Leaders: Network with policymakers, environmental advocates, industry professionals, and community leaders to forge impactful partnerships.
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Explore Innovative Solutions: Discover cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices that are reshaping the forestry and environmental sectors.
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Shape Global Policies: Participate in discussions that influence policy frameworks and international strategies for forest conservation and sustainable development.
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Empower Your Organization: Equip yourself and your team with knowledge and tools to address critical forestry challenges while driving sustainability goals.
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Support a Global Movement: Join a community dedicated to safeguarding forests, promoting economic growth, and ensuring a sustainable future for generations.
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Be part of the solution. Attend the Global Summit on Forest and contribute to a thriving future for forests and our planet.
Conference Engaging Sessions & Tracks
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Track 6: Addressing Disparities in Healthcare AccessHealthcare disparities remain a pressing global issue, with marginalized populations often facing significant barriers to accessing care. This session focuses on identifying systemic inequities, exploring interventions to bridge these gaps, and fostering collaborative strategies to achieve equitable healthcare for all. Who Can Submit an Abstract and Deliver the Talk? Public health professionals and researchers studying healthcare inequities. Policymakers advocating for equitable healthcare systems. Community organizations implementing access-focused initiatives. Healthcare providers addressing disparities in underserved populations. Delegate Takeaways Insights into root causes of healthcare disparities and actionable strategies to address them. Case studies highlighting successful models for improving access in underserved communities. Tools to design and implement equity-driven healthcare initiatives.
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Track 7: The Role of Telemedicine in Bridging Healthcare GapsTelemedicine has emerged as a critical tool for expanding healthcare access, particularly in remote and underserved regions. This session explores the transformative potential of telemedicine, covering technological advancements, policy frameworks, and challenges in implementation. Who Can Submit an Abstract and Deliver the Talk? Telemedicine innovators and developers of remote healthcare platforms. Healthcare providers using telemedicine to reach underserved populations. Policy experts advocating for telehealth regulations and reimbursement models. Researchers studying the impact of telemedicine on healthcare delivery. Delegate Takeaways Understanding of telemedicine’s role in addressing healthcare gaps globally. Exposure to successful telehealth models and best practices for implementation. Strategies to overcome technological, regulatory, and logistical challenges in telemedicine.
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Track 8: Community Health Workers: Scaling Impact in Low-Income RegionsCommunity Health Workers (CHWs) are essential in delivering primary healthcare and improving outcomes in low-income regions. This session examines how CHWs can be effectively trained, empowered, and integrated into healthcare systems to address critical public health challenges. Who Can Submit an Abstract and Deliver the Talk? Public health officials implementing CHW programs. NGOs and community organizations focusing on grassroots healthcare delivery. Researchers evaluating the impact of CHWs on health outcomes. Policymakers designing frameworks to support CHWs. Delegate Takeaways Practical approaches to training and integrating CHWs into healthcare systems. Case studies demonstrating the impact of CHWs in low-resource settings. Insights into sustainable funding models and policies to support CHW programs.
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Track 9: Affordable Innovations for Low-Cost Healthcare DeliveryThis session highlights groundbreaking innovations aimed at reducing healthcare costs while maintaining quality and accessibility. Discussions will focus on scalable technologies, creative service delivery models, and collaborative solutions for low-cost healthcare in resource-constrained settings. Who Can Submit an Abstract and Deliver the Talk? Innovators developing cost-effective healthcare technologies. Healthcare providers implementing affordable care models. Researchers studying the economic impact of low-cost healthcare innovations. NGOs and startups addressing healthcare affordability. Delegate Takeaways Exposure to innovative solutions for affordable healthcare delivery. Strategies for scaling cost-effective models in diverse settings. Insights into partnerships and funding opportunities to drive innovation.
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Track 10: Universal Health Coverage: Global Success Stories and Lessons LearnedUniversal Health Coverage (UHC) aims to ensure that all individuals have access to essential healthcare services without financial hardship. This session showcases global success stories, highlights challenges, and shares lessons learned in achieving UHC. Who Can Submit an Abstract and Deliver the Talk? Policymakers and government leaders driving UHC initiatives. Researchers analyzing the impact and sustainability of UHC programs. International organizations working on UHC implementation and advocacy. Healthcare providers contributing to UHC models. Delegate Takeaways Comprehensive understanding of the principles and frameworks of UHC. Lessons learned from successful UHC implementations in various countries. Tools to advocate for and implement UHC policies in local contexts.
Conference Engaging Sessions & Tracks
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Track 6: Addressing Disparities in Healthcare AccessHealthcare disparities remain a pressing global issue, with marginalized populations often facing significant barriers to accessing care. This session focuses on identifying systemic inequities, exploring interventions to bridge these gaps, and fostering collaborative strategies to achieve equitable healthcare for all. Who Can Submit an Abstract and Deliver the Talk? Public health professionals and researchers studying healthcare inequities. Policymakers advocating for equitable healthcare systems. Community organizations implementing access-focused initiatives. Healthcare providers addressing disparities in underserved populations. Delegate Takeaways Insights into root causes of healthcare disparities and actionable strategies to address them. Case studies highlighting successful models for improving access in underserved communities. Tools to design and implement equity-driven healthcare initiatives.
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Track 7: The Role of Telemedicine in Bridging Healthcare GapsTelemedicine has emerged as a critical tool for expanding healthcare access, particularly in remote and underserved regions. This session explores the transformative potential of telemedicine, covering technological advancements, policy frameworks, and challenges in implementation. Who Can Submit an Abstract and Deliver the Talk? Telemedicine innovators and developers of remote healthcare platforms. Healthcare providers using telemedicine to reach underserved populations. Policy experts advocating for telehealth regulations and reimbursement models. Researchers studying the impact of telemedicine on healthcare delivery. Delegate Takeaways Understanding of telemedicine’s role in addressing healthcare gaps globally. Exposure to successful telehealth models and best practices for implementation. Strategies to overcome technological, regulatory, and logistical challenges in telemedicine.
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Track 8: Community Health Workers: Scaling Impact in Low-Income RegionsCommunity Health Workers (CHWs) are essential in delivering primary healthcare and improving outcomes in low-income regions. This session examines how CHWs can be effectively trained, empowered, and integrated into healthcare systems to address critical public health challenges. Who Can Submit an Abstract and Deliver the Talk? Public health officials implementing CHW programs. NGOs and community organizations focusing on grassroots healthcare delivery. Researchers evaluating the impact of CHWs on health outcomes. Policymakers designing frameworks to support CHWs. Delegate Takeaways Practical approaches to training and integrating CHWs into healthcare systems. Case studies demonstrating the impact of CHWs in low-resource settings. Insights into sustainable funding models and policies to support CHW programs.
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Track 9: Affordable Innovations for Low-Cost Healthcare DeliveryThis session highlights groundbreaking innovations aimed at reducing healthcare costs while maintaining quality and accessibility. Discussions will focus on scalable technologies, creative service delivery models, and collaborative solutions for low-cost healthcare in resource-constrained settings. Who Can Submit an Abstract and Deliver the Talk? Innovators developing cost-effective healthcare technologies. Healthcare providers implementing affordable care models. Researchers studying the economic impact of low-cost healthcare innovations. NGOs and startups addressing healthcare affordability. Delegate Takeaways Exposure to innovative solutions for affordable healthcare delivery. Strategies for scaling cost-effective models in diverse settings. Insights into partnerships and funding opportunities to drive innovation.
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Track 10: Universal Health Coverage: Global Success Stories and Lessons LearnedUniversal Health Coverage (UHC) aims to ensure that all individuals have access to essential healthcare services without financial hardship. This session showcases global success stories, highlights challenges, and shares lessons learned in achieving UHC. Who Can Submit an Abstract and Deliver the Talk? Policymakers and government leaders driving UHC initiatives. Researchers analyzing the impact and sustainability of UHC programs. International organizations working on UHC implementation and advocacy. Healthcare providers contributing to UHC models. Delegate Takeaways Comprehensive understanding of the principles and frameworks of UHC. Lessons learned from successful UHC implementations in various countries. Tools to advocate for and implement UHC policies in local contexts.
Day 1
Innovations, Technology, and Sustainable Practices
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration and Networking Breakfast
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Opening Keynote
Preserving Forests for Future Generations: Bridging Conservation and Innovation
09:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Plenary Talk
Forests in the Age of Technology: Opportunities and Challenges
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking and Refreshments Break
Session Track 1: Sustainable Forest Management & Restoration
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion
Sustainable Forest Management: Best Practices for Global Impact
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Low-impact logging and sustainable harvesting.
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Forest certification and monitoring systems.
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Achieving global restoration targets like the Bonn Challenge.
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Oral Presentation
Scaling Restoration: Insights from Successful Projects
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM
Oral Presentation
Habitat Management for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Case Study
Innovative Approaches to Forest Landscape Restoration
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch Break
Session Track 2: Innovations in Conservation Technology
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Keynote Talk
Revolutionizing Conservation with AI, IoT, and Remote Sensing
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Plenary Talk
Blockchain for Forest Protection: Ensuring Transparency in Supply Chains
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Cutting-Edge Technology for Forest Conservation
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Drones and LiDAR for forest monitoring.
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Genetic tools for biodiversity conservation.
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Real-time forest health analytics.
03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Networking and Refreshments Break
Session Track 3: Surveillance, Patrol & Law Enforcement
03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Oral Presentation
Modernizing Forest Patrols: Integrating Technology and Traditional Techniques
04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Combating Illegal Activities in Forests
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Patrol techniques and technological surveillance.
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Legal frameworks for forest protection.
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Collaboration with law enforcement and communities.