12/10/2025
18:00 - 19:00
Global Environment Facility
, Onsite
Why attend
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.
Session Description
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.Organised by
GEF
Partners
World Wildlife Fund - US ( United States of America )
International Ranger Federation and Secretary Ranger Federation of Asia
CIFOR-ICRAF
Speaker
Director Protected and Conserved Area Governance and Management, IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law 2021-2025
Moderator
