In 2009, forest agency leaders of MegaFlorestais recommended the creation of a leadership seminar for the next generation of forest agency leaders in major forested countries. In 2010, under the auspices of MegaFlorestais and in collaboration with the Rights and Resources Initiative and the U.S. Forest Service, the seminar came to fruition. This seminar series brought together senior executives from forest agencies and related public agencies who are poised to become executive leaders within the next five years. By exposing these officers to cutting-edge analysis and information, the seminar aims to provide them with a deeper understanding of global forest governance issues, while preparing them to meet the challenges that lay ahead.
Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders 2015
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, DRC, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru and the United States), 4 respected scholars and practitioners from around the world, as well as 4 former and current MegaFlorestais leaders, including the Associate Deputy Minister of the Canadian Forest Service-Natural Resources Canada, Mr. Glenn Mason.
Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders 2014
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 world, as well as 4 former and current MegaFlorestais leaders, including the Associate Chief of the US Forest Service, Ms. Mary Wagner.
Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders 2013
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 respected scholars and practitioners from around the world and representatives of the co-organizers.
Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders 2012
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 countries (Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Indonesia, Liberia, Peru, South Sudan, and the United States) gathered there, as well as 9 respected scholars and practitioners from around the world and representatives of the co-organizers.
Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders 2011
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 practitioners from the U.S., Nepal and China, and representatives of the co-organizers.
Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders 2010
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.