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Model Forests and Sustainable, Nature-Positive Value Chains
More than 1.6 billion people depend on forests for subsistence, income or employment.
To maintain forest ecosystems as sustainable sources of food, fuel, shelter, and income, especially in the face of economic shocks, conflicts, and climate-related crises, we must continue to align economic activity with ecological health.
The Model Forest Approach represents one important strategy of prioritising sustainable value chains. By treating forests, farms, and communities as one integrated system, economies and nature thrive together.
To learn more about how forests intersect with economies, check out this story: https://iucn.org/story/202603/celebrating-international-day-forests-2026-how-iucn-conserving-and-restoring-forests