The 15th World Forestry Congress concluded in Seoul and the Seoul Forest Declaration was adopted. The 15th edition of this event was hosted by the South Korean government in Seoul. According to the Declaration, investment in forest and landscape restoration globally needs to triple by 2030 to meet internationally agreed commitments and targets on restoring degraded land.

• The first World Forestry Congress was held in Italy In the year 1926. Since 1954, FAO has helped the host countries to organize this event.
• The responsibilities regarding forests must be integrated and shared across various stakeholders, sectors, and institutions so as to achieve a sustainable future.
• The vast areas of degraded forest lands must be restored.
• The declaration highlights that on an unhealthy planet there will be no healthy economy.
• The consumption and production have to be sustainable. Policies must be implemented that will help foster mechanisms related to innovative green financing.