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On the main concourse, two high-level workshops on the will provide learning opportunities as well as updates on the progress of this global forest landscape restoration (FLR) initiative to restore 150 million hectares of deforested and degraded land by 2020 and 350 million hectares by 2030. On the mornings of 3-4 September from 8:30-10:30, participants can observe government and conservation leaders from around the world as they share their FLR stories and discuss commitments to the challenge in and . Learn more about the Bonn Challenge Journey at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Congress here.

The epicentre of forest discussions at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Congress will take place on the ground floor of the Convention Center at the Forest Pavilion. Set your expectations high because each of the four public days are full of , beginning from the opening of the doors and lasting well into the evenings. Session presenters include: government representatives, conservation NGOs, universities, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ staff from around the world, and more. Each day will focus on a theme that groups similar topics and sets a course for each participant to follow, as part of the Forest Journey.

Sessions at a glance:

• September 2

Pavilion sessions kick off at 11:00 under the theme Science & evidence to enhance forest knowledge. Topics range from approaches to using the Restoration Opportunities Assessment Methodology (ROAM) with a and other , to the and . Sessions later in the week by and round out this important theme.

• September 3

Focused on Restoring forests & building communities, this day will highlight forest landscape restoration activities in , ,, , , and a , closing with a of the Bonn Challenge. Ìý

• September 4

This day’s theme highlights Sustainable land use for a changing planet by featuring sessions on , , , , , and a session on the . A on the SUSTAIN-Africa initiative hosted by the Forest, Water and Business & Biodiversity Pavilions will top off the evening.

• September 5

The Forest Journey’s fourth theme looks at Partnerships to protect & maintain healthy forests. This day will showcase the livelihoods and business side of forest management with discussions on , , , , and much more. Join sessions to hear about stakeholder engagement from partners such as , , and the .

Many more sessions and further details are available online.

During Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ World Conservation Congress, the Forest Pavilion is an ideal place to learn about and share forest-related knowledge and other nature-based solutions. Beyond the sessions, there will be multiple interactive exhibits and resources at your disposal any time of day or evening. The stage for forest discussions will be set throughout the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ World Conservation Congress – join in and be a part of the action.