Peter Holmgren
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Peter Holmgren is a forestry specialist and the former director general of the
Center for International Forestry Research The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a non-profit scientific research organization that conducts research on the use and management of forests with a focus on tropical forests in developing countries. CIFOR, which merged wi ...
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Career

In 1998, Holmgren joined the
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; . (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, , translates t ...
(FAO) to lead the Global Forest Resources Assessment. From 2003 to 2007, he was head of forest resources development. After 2007, he led the Climate, Energy, and Tenure division. During this time, Holmgren played a leading role in the establishment of the UN-REDD program. He would later criticize this initiative. During his tenure at the Center for International Forestry Research, he was instrumental in the creation of the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), merging Forest Day and Agriculture and Rural Development Day. Under his leadership, the center updated its strategy to align it with the
Sustainable Development Goals The ''2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development'', adopted by all United Nations (UN) members in 2015, created 17 world Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The aim of these global goals is "peace and prosperity for people and the planet" – wh ...
. His thoughts on forestry and sustainable development are reflected on over 50 entries to the "DG's Column." Holmgren stayed in this role until October 2017, when he was replaced by Robert Nasi.


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