Rangers for Water Security and The Forest-Water Nexus

12/10/2025
18:00 - 19:00
Exhibition booth 320

Pourquoi participer

Understand how forests and water are mutually sustaining, and why rangers are vital to protecting critical watersheds. Hear firsthand from rangers and experts about challenges, successes, and solutions to secure water quality, ecosystem resilience, and economic well-being.

Description de la séance

his session explores the deep interdependence between forests and water resources—how healthy forests regulate water quality and quantity, and how sustainable water management supports forest ecosystems. It spotlights rangers safeguarding rivers, wetlands, and forested watersheds that sustain people, nature, and economies. Through interactive dialogue with field rangers and subject-matter experts, participants will gain practical insights into on-the-ground challenges, proven approaches, and emerging opportunities to strengthen watershed resilience and community well-being. Jointly hosted by the Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), the Universal Ranger Support Alliance (URSA), and the International Ranger Federation (IRF), the event surfaces actionable lessons on governance, monitoring, and financing for integrated forest–water stewardship. Attendees will leave with ideas to support ranger capacity, cross-sector collaboration, and policies that protect critical water sources and forest ecosystems.
Organized by
GEF
Partenaires
World Wildlife Fund - US ( United States of America )
Center for International Forestry Research ( Indonesia )