Türkiye Hosts Global Forestry Leaders at Istanbul Innovation Week

General Director of Forestry Bekir Karacabey announced that 336 scientists, firefighting experts, and officials will participate, alongside 30 international organizations. The United Nations has endorsed Türkiye's leadership initiative on forest fires, recognizing the country's 186 years of forestry experience and successful fire management strategies that will be showcased during the event.

The week-long program in Istanbul will feature panels, exhibitions, and field trips focusing on innovative forest management technologies. Karacabey emphasized that forest fires have become a global challenge requiring shared solutions, noting that Türkiye's International Forestry Training Center in Antalya has already trained over 250 experts from 22 countries in advanced firefighting techniques.

A key outcome of the innovation week will be the "Istanbul Declaration," a comprehensive document compiling expert recommendations that will be submitted to the UN Forest Forum. This declaration will highlight Türkiye's recognized success in expanding its forest resources and aims to establish global standards for sustainable forest management and fire prevention.