Q. Which organization recently released the 'State of the World’s Forests 2024 Report'?
Answer:
Food and Agriculture Organization
Notes: The FAO's "State of the World’s Forests 2024" report, themed “Accelerating forest solutions through innovation,” highlights a decline in deforestation rates to 10.2 million ha per year in 2015–2020 from 15.8 million ha in 1990–2000. India ranks 3rd for average annual net forest area gain (2010-2020). Non-Timber Forest Products support 275 million Indian livelihoods. Innovation is crucial for climate resilience, bioeconomy shifts, and leveraging non-wood forest products' nutritional benefits.