IUCN is collaborating with the International Model Forest Network Secretariat to technically backstop select model forests in Asia, Africa and Latin America. IUCN support in model forests in Bolivia, China, Cameroon and Thailand will boost forest and landscape restoration (and related sustainable forest management and conservation) action on the ground that is gender-smart and generates measurable benefits for climate, biodiversity and economies.
From 2024 to 2026, IUCN will design and implement tailored intervention packages for each Model Forest, focusing on enhancing their FLR planning, monitoring, and implementation capacities. A pivotal component is the integration of a gender-forward approach, initiating a specialized incubation and acceleration initiative to strengthen women's roles in FLR.