Preservation of tropical forests and terrestrial biodiversity: How to mobilize actors to efficiently tackle imported deforestation?

Tropical deforestation and the rapid degradation of valuable ecosystems and landscapes are more often caused by the production of agriculture-based commodities (soya, beef and derived products, wood, palm oil, cocoa ...) and non-agricultural products (rubber, minerals ...) In order to effectively tackle deforestation and the degradation of outstanding ecosystems, a global, participative and inclusive mobilization implementing cross-commodities and landscape-based approaches can make the necessary changes on a sufficient scale. It is not only about the survival of many animal and plant species, but also our collective survival. Objectives: To inform stakeholders about the means of action that are made available in order to preserve ecosystems while providing decent livelihood to local populations. & To showcase innovative solutions developed by the private sector with local actors, with the participation of scientists and policy makers.