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This report by the Forest Declaration Assessment evaluates national actions for climate mitigation in the forestry sector, specifically regarding Goal 7 of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF). It argues that while some progress has been made in monitoring and policy formation, current efforts are insufficient to end forest loss and greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The document provides a comprehensive set of recommendations for governments to increase ambition, align financing, and implement six core strategies to protect and restore forests.

The October 2021 Goal 7 Progress Report on the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF) assesses government actions to enhance climate change mitigation through forests. While it concludes that Goal 7—confirming the role of forests in the international climate agenda via the Paris Agreement—has been achieved, it warns that overall progress toward ending forest loss and GHG emissions by 2030 is insufficient. The report outlines six strategic areas for government action: strengthening governance, securing Indigenous and local community rights, aligning economic incentives, promoting multistakeholder collaboration, improving monitoring, and expanding demand-side measures for forest-risk commodities.