Current Affairs - International - Discussion

The 28th Session of the FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 28) was held in Rome, Italy, from September 28 to October 2, 2026. During the session, India highlighted its achievements in forest and landscape restoration, including its ranking of 9th globally in total forest area and 3rd in net annual forest area gain. India also presented initiatives such as the Bonn Challenge, Aravalli Green Wall, MISHTI and Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which organised the session, is a specialised United Nations agency headquartered in Rome and works internationally to improve food security, nutrition and agricultural development.