Video- 23 countries attend Tehran Workshop on Forest Financing

The purpose of the workshop, according to the organizers and experts, is to share lessons learned from the destruction of forests and translate recommendations into achievable strategies and actions, for incorporation into national forest protection programs, including follow-on support through the United Nations, and the Food and Agriculture Organization.

After three more workshops, the participating countries will develop and adopt action plans and strategies to help increase forest cover and restore landscapes.