Morocco took an active role in the 21st session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF21), held in New York from May 11 to 15, 2026. The country contributed to several negotiation and consultation sessions among member states, according to a press release from the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates.
The Moroccan delegation highlighted the country's national forest strategy, which aims to sustainably manage forest ecosystems and combat desertification. Morocco's participation underscores its commitment to international forest governance and the implementation of the UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030.
During the forum, Morocco supported the adoption of a ministerial declaration reaffirming the importance of forests in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The declaration emphasizes the need for enhanced cooperation and financing for forest conservation and restoration.
Morocco also shared its experience in reforestation and the use of innovative technologies for forest monitoring. The country has pledged to increase its forest cover and restore degraded lands as part of its national climate commitments.
