Next Generation

  On July 20-24, 2015, Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) and the National Forestry Commission of Mexico (CONAFOR), in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the European Forest Institute (EFI) hosted the sixth Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders seminar. The gathering convened 19 forest leaders from 9 countries (Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China, […]

  On July 28-August 1, 2014, Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) and the National Forestry Commission of Mexico (CONAFOR) hosted the fifth Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders seminar. The gathering convened 15 forest leaders from 6 countries (Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States), 7 respected scholars and practitioners from around the […]

To make an investment option more attractive and economically sustainable over the long-term, two criteria must be met: informational transparency, and a stable business environment. These conditions are essential for forest concession for sustainable management, given that the sector itself demands complex preparation and proper disclosure of information. Take for instance logistics. In most cases, […]

*Traduction en français disponible ici.* Attending the MegaFlorestais Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders 2013 from May 27-31, 2013 in Oaxaca was an inspiring experience: there were dynamic discussions, inspiring lectures and captivating study tours showing how advances in forest management support local development. One of the highlights of our trip was the visit to […]

*English version available here* Participer à l’atelier MegaFlorestais, destiné à la « prochaine génération » de leaders des agences forestières, tenu à Oaxaca du 27 au 31 mai 2013, a été une expérience des plus inspirantes, avec des discussions animées, des présentations intéressantes et des visites guidées fascinantes, illustrant comment les avancées dans le domaine de […]

Greetings MegaFlorestais and Next Generation Forest Leaders! We had a wonderful time in Oaxaca with many of you this past May. Through the great presentations, discussions, and dinner and drinks, we learned much about other countries’ forestry efforts, successes, and challenges. What really stayed with us were the many examples of community forestry in all […]

  On May 27-31, 2013, Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) and the National Forest Commission of Mexico (CONAFOR) hosted the fourth Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders Seminar. 18 forest leaders from 9 countries (Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru and the United States) gathered there, as well as 7 […]

  On June 4-8, 2012, Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) and the Canadian Forest Service hosted the third Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders seminar in Whistler, along with the University of British Columbia and the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations of the Government of British Columbia. 26 forest leaders from 11 […]

  On September 12-16, 2011, MegaFlorestais, in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service International Programs and Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI), hosted the second Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders seminar. It gathered 18 forest leaders from 8 forest ministries (Brazil, Canada, China, DRC, Indonesia, Peru, Russia, and the United States), 7 respected scholars and […]

  On April 12-16, 2010, MegaFlorestais, in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service International Programs and the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI), hosted its first Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders seminar. Eighteen participants from 7 countries (Brazil, Canada, China, DRC, Indonesia, Russia, and the US) participated in the event. Seminar’s objectives Engage the next […]