Ever wondered why we have a special day for forests? In this episode of “Wait, what?!” we hear from scientist Daniel Murdiyarso as he unpacks the origins of the International Day of Forests, tracing its roots back to CIFOR’s first Forest Day at COP13. From shaping global discussions to influencing real change—like a 20–30% reduction in deforestation in some regions—forests have always been at the heart of climate action. But the fight isn’t over.
Deforestation continues at alarming rates, threatening biodiversity, water security, and food systems. Watch to learn why forests matter more than ever—and what we can do to protect them.
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