UNECE has identified priorities for international cooperation in the forestry sector for 2027–2030.

The Russian delegation took part in the 83rd session of the Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. The meeting discussed key issues in the forest sector development: forest conservation, protection, and restoration, sustainable use of wood, and the state of international markets.

One of the central topics was a report on boreal forests. Their ecological, economic, and social significance was noted by all participants. UNECE member countries agreed to include boreal forests among the key priorities of the Commission's work program for 2027–2030.

A separate section was devoted to an overview of forest trade. Experts from the Union of Timber Industrialists and Exporters of Russia and PJSC Segezha Group Participants participated in a discussion of the challenges facing international timber markets and possible solutions for improving the industry's sustainability.

Alexander Panfilov, Deputy Head of the Federal Forestry Agency: "Participation in the session is of great importance for all UNECE member countries in terms of protecting national interests in the forestry sector. Furthermore, this is an important platform for exchanging experiences, identifying best forestry practices, and finding joint solutions for the further development of the forestry sector."

Special attention was paid to the topic of personnel training: countries presented their approaches to attracting young people to forestry and developing vocational education.