General Information

CIFOR was established under the CGIAR system in response to global concerns about the social, environmental and economic consequences of loss and degradation of forests. It operates through a series of highly decentralised partnerships with key institutions and/or individuals throughout the developing and industrialised worlds. The nature and duration of these partnerships is determined by the specific research problems being addressed. This research agenda is under constant review and is subject to change as the partners recognise new opportunities and problems.

Mission

CIFOR's Mission is to contribute to the sustained well-being of people in developing countries, particularly in the tropics, through collaborative strategic and applied research and related activities in forest systems and forestry, and by promoting the transfer of appropriate new technologies and the adoption of new methods of social organisation, for national development.

	To improve the scientific basis for ensuring the balanced management of forests and forest lands
	To develop policies and technologies for sustainable use and management of forest goods and services
	To strengthen national capacities for research to support the development of policies and technologies for the optimal use of forests and forest lands

For further information, go to the CIFOR web site or email: cifor@cgnet.com