Sweden Takes Over the Chairmanship of FOREST EUROPE!

The Liaison Unit Sweden (LUS) is now fully established. Under the leadership of Ms. Ebba Henning Planck, the unit is eager to address the challenges and opportunities of the coming two years.

The focus of the 2025–2026 Chairmanship will include:

• Advancing sustainable forest management, with evolving criteria and indicators at the forefront. This workstream, led by Ms. Rebecca Hunt, also includes the launch of the flagship report State of Europe’s Forests (SoEF).
• Ensuring the stability of FOREST EUROPE as a collaborative, high-level forest policy process. This workstream will be managed by Ms. Johanna From.

In addition, LUS will engage in adjacent areas of importance to Forest Europe, guided by Mr. Fredrik Silfwerbrand.

International coordinators, led by Mr. Gerben Janse, will provide invaluable expertise and ensure continuity in the work.

At the end of the Swedish chairmanship, Sweden will host the 10th Ministerial Conference. Preparations for this landmark event will be overseen by Mr. Raymond Wide.

Communications efforts, essential for building awareness and fostering engagement, will be directed by Ms. Veronika Albert.

– “We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Liaison Unit Bonn for their excellent work and dedication during Germany’s Chairmanship. Their achievements have set a solid and inspiring foundation for the journey ahead,” says Ms. Ebba Henning Planck.

The Liaison Unit Sweden Team