Forest

The Forest Interest Group (FIG) provides a collaborative platform for exchanging knowledge, expertise, and experience at the intersection of forests and environmental peacebuilding. It facilitates opportunities for professional networking, collaboration, and mentoring among members. FIG’s activities include convening conference panels and webinars, participating in external events, sharing relevant resources and publications, and contributing to the development of publications. Through these efforts, the group aims to deepen understanding of the complex roles forest resources play in conflict dynamics and peacebuilding processes. The group meets regularly through monthly coordination calls, with additional working groups forming on an ad-hoc basis around specific initiatives. Membership is open to all Association members with an interest in forests and environmental peacebuilding.

The Chairs of the Forest Interest Group are Tom Cavanagh (thomascavanagh2@gmail.com) and Bernd Unger (berung@hotmail.com).