International Society of Tropical Foresters 31st Annual Conference

We are excited to announce the 31st Annual Conference of the Yale Chapter of the International Society of Tropical Foresters, taking place in person in New Haven, CT, with some hybrid format options from January 31 - February 1, 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.

It 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 successful models of stakeholder collaboration across different geographic scales.

We are thrilled to welcome an amazing set of speakers from different disciplines spanning academia, government, and civil society, including our keynote speakers: Carlos Manuel Rodriguez (CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility), Santiago Gowland (CEO of the Rainforest Alliance) and Rhett Ayers Butler (Founder of Mongabay).

Applications for posters, speed talks, and the ISTF Innovation Prize are due November 22. This year, we are also hosting a photography contest open to all university students! Submissions will be accepted from October to December 15.

Find more details about each of these on ISTF’s website (https://istf.yale.edu) If you have any questions, please write to istf@yale.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!

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