(AGENPARL) - Roma, 15 Marzo 2023 - (AGENPARL) – mer 15 marzo 2023 International Day of Forests 2023: High-level event “Healthy forests for healthy people”
FAO to host event in Rome on Tuesday 21 March, 10:00-11.30 CEST, also on [livestream](https://www.fao.org/webcast/home/en/item/6116/icode/)
Healthy forests are vital for all aspects of a healthy planet, from livelihoods and nutrition to biodiversity and the environment. By managing all types of forests in a sustainable way, we can ensure that they continue to supply goods and services now and for future generations.
To celebrate International Day of Forests 2023 and their contribution to the [2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development](https://www.fao.org/sustainable-development-goals/en/), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is hosting a high-level event at its headquarters in Rome, on Tuesday 21 March 2023, 10.00 ? 11.30 (CET).
Bringing together Ministers, experts and youth activists from around the globe, the overarching goal of the event is to highlight the important role that forests play in ensuring environmental health and the many ways they contribute to healthy societies.
Also launching at the event is an annual FAO Tree Cities of the World Award for citiesthat provide a substantial contribution to the theme of the International Day of Forests. This year, the [Tree Cities of the World](http://www.treecitiesoftheworld.org) programme network will be recognized, with the City of Turin representing the network to receive the award.
Media will be able to follow the event via [livestream](https://www.fao.org/webcast/home/en/item/6116/icode/).
Speakers at the high-level event include:
QU Dongyu, Director General, FAO
Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, India (virtual)
Marie-Orléa Vina, Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Madagascar
Sandra Vilardy Quiroga, Vice Minister for Policies and Environmental Standardization, Colombia
Günter Walkner, Minister Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Austria to FAO and World Food Programme (WFP) and Chairperson of the FAO Committee on Forestry
Stefano Lo Russo, Mayor of Turin(award ceremony)
RESOURCES FOR THE MEDIA
[International Day of Forests 2023 website](https://www.fao.org/international-day-of-forests/en/)
[Webcast](https://www.fao.org/webcast/home/en/item/6116/icode/)
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