FACT will actively participate in the UN climate summit (COP28) by hosting a dedicated event on 10 December at the UK Pavilion. This event is a continuation of the ongoing FACT Dialogue, to support sustainable trade, whilst protecting people, forests and ecosystems.

In late March 2023, the Forest, Agriculture and Commodity Trade (FACT) Dialogue members gathered for their inaugural in-person retreat. This retreat served multiple purposes, including fostering strong relationships among governments, advancing the Action Items outlined in the FACT Roadmap for Action, and formulating strategic approaches to achieve FACT’s objectives over the next five years.

In this edition, we cover some of the biggest moments of 2022 and look to ongoing efforts as FACT enters its second year of implementation. Read on to learn about 2022 milestones, upcoming events, our plans for 2023, and how you can support the FACT Dialogue.

2022 has been a big first year for the FACT Dialogue, ‘getting started’ following its launch at COP26 in Glasgow. As with any new international initiative launched there is a significant amount of work to be done in order to realize the vision agreed upon by the countries involved.