India highlights forest conservation at UNFF20.

Key Points

• 1India participated in the 20th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF20).
• 2India highlighted its progress in forest conservation and sustainable forest management.
• 3India reported an increase in forest and tree cover, encompassing 25.17% of its geographical area.
• 4India invited all UN Member States to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).
• 5India hosted a side event on “Restoring Degraded Forest Landscapes: India’s Approach to Sustainable Forest Management and Climate Resilience.
• 6The Indian delegation was led by Shri Sushil Kumar Awasthi.