2025 Conference

ISTF 31st Annual Conference | January 31-February 01, 2025

Governing Resilient Tropical Forest Systems

Concept Note

We are excited to announce the 31st Annual Conference of the Yale Chapter of the International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF), taking place in 2025. This year’s conference, titled Governing Resilient Tropical Forest Systems, will explore critical issues surrounding the governance of tropical forests, which play a vital role in global climate regulation, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of millions. As we approach significant international negotiations like COP16 in Colombia and COP30 in Brazil, this conference will delve into key topics such as the integration of scientific research and traditional ecological knowledge, the impact of land tenure and indigenous management, the effectiveness of economic incentives and forest finance and successful models of stakeholder collaboration across different geographic scales.

The ISTF 2025 Conference will take place in person in New Haven, CT with some hybrid format options. 

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If you have any questions, please write to istf@yale.edu