Celebration of International Day of Forests: "Forests and Education"

Maria-Francesca Spotolisano, Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-agency Affairs, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, delivers an opening statement during the special event on ""Forests and Education"", held in observance of the International Day of Forests.
The International Day of Forests is held annually on 21 March to raise awareness of the importance of forests to people and their vital role in poverty eradication, environmental sustainability and food security.