India showcases Forest and Landscape Restoration Initiatives at COFO 28, in Rome

At the 28th Session of the FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 28) in Rome, India showcased its achievements in forest and landscape restoration. India reported that its forest and tree cover spans 82.74 million hectares (25.17% of its geographical area), and noted its ranking of 9th globally in forest area and 3rd in net annual forest area gain according to the FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025. India also highlighted progress under national and international commitments, including the Bonn Challenge, the Aravalli Green Wall initiative, the MISHTI initiative for mangrove restoration, the expansion of Ramsar Sites to 101, and the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam – Plant4Mother' campaign. Furthermore, India emphasized the importance of international cooperation, technology transfer, and sustainable financing for developing countries.