How to get your own Forest Academy
The Forest Academy communication programme format is called ”Forest Academy – Programme for Increasing Dialogue on Forest in Society”. It has already been implemented in Latvia, Tanzania (UONGOZI Institute), Costa Rica (CATIE) and Mozambique (the E. Mondlane University).
Licensed communication concept from Finland
Our licensed Forest Academy communication concept is a complete set of tools designed to support the implementation of the communication programme. The tools include a description of the Forest Academy communication programme and its forums, methodology and working methods used to ensure the success and quality of the Forest Academy, as well as our guidelines on the implementation from strategic planning all the way to more practical issues. The concept is not theme-specific, but can be customised to meet different national conditions and topics, or the 2030 Agenda and/or to support the preparation of various policy strategies, such as National Forest Programmes in Finland.
The concept answers questions such as what kind of team is needed to run the Academy and how to make a budget for the forums, but also, how to achieve a high profile for the Academy and to use the programme to generate input for strategic decision making or for policy process preparation. Logos and visual guidelines can also be provided by the Finnish Forest Association.
The customised concept includes
- A licence to use the Forest Academy programme and intellectual property rights within your country
- Methodology, principles and quality criteria for successful implementation
- Consultation and training on planning and implementing the programme
- Assistance in adapting the methodology to your needs
We have built dialogue on forests since 1996 – and can help you do the same!
At the Finnish Forest Association, we offer our 26-year experience and knowledge and the tools needed to establish a long-term communication programme on forests. We can offer consultancy and practical support while you arrange your first Forest Academy in your country.
Why you should buy the Forest Academy communication tool
- Produces social capital: knowledge, trust and networks
- Long-term communication programme: not a one-off seminar or a negotiation process
- Uses a specific communication strategy and working methods: based on 26 years of experience and development
- Ready for implementation, avoidance of bottlenecks: does not define target groups or substance, applicable to different national conditions and themes
- Fosters strong support from key stakeholders in the forest sector: a pilot phase of at least 2 years and 3 to 4 forums
Interested in learning more?
For further information on how to implement the Forest Academy in your country please contact:
Kirsi Joensuu
Executive Director
+358 40 8400642
kirsi.joensuu@smy.fi
Eveliina Pokela
Director, Forest Academy for Decision Makers
+358 44 560 0006
eveliina.pokela@smy.fi
