28th Session of the Committee on Forestry (COFO 28)
Hosted by: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: Committee on Forestry
The Committee on Forestry (COFO) is FAO’s highest global intergovernmental body on forestry, guiding the Organization’s work and fostering international collaboration, policy dialogue and technical guidance on forest-related issues. The 28th Session of COFO will be held from 28 September to 2 October 2026 at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. COFO brings together 125 Members and meets every two years, convening ministers, heads of forest services, senior government officials and partner organizations. Its sessions identify emerging challenges, promote innovative approaches and provide strategic direction for FAO’s forestry programme. COFO reports to the FAO Council on programme and budget matters and to the FAO Conference on policy and regulatory issues.