Arbol y Tierra: Forest Law in Argentina - Challenges and the Path Forward

Opening Segment

1. Welcome & NGO Introduction • Brief overview of Arbol y Tierra’s mission to combat deforestation • Explanation of event flow and interactive features (live Q&A, polls) • Technical instructions for optimal participation 2. Keynote: The 2007 Forest Law – Legacy & Lessons • 15-minute analysis of 3 key achievements and 2 critical shortcomings • Visual timeline of deforestation rates 2000-2025

Core Analysis

Session 1: Effectiveness Metrics • Comparative deforestation data: Protected vs. non-protected zones • Case study: Chaco Forest biodiversity recovery (2010-2025) • Learning Outcome: Understand law’s measurable environmental impacts Session 2: Funding Landscape • National budget allocation analysis (2007 vs. 2025) • Provincial funding shortfall case study: Salta Province • Interactive Element: Live poll on funding prioritization Session 3: Enforcement Challenges • Structural analysis of federal-provincial coordination gaps • Success story: Misiones Province’s monitoring innovations • Learning Outcome: Identify scalable enforcement solutions Interactive Break • Real-time chat networking prompts

Solutions-Focused Segment

Expert Panel: Pathways to Reform •8-Minute Deep Dives: 1. Policy innovations for Indigenous land rights 2. Technology applications for real-time monitoring 3. Climate finance mechanisms for sustainable funding • Moderated Q&A with submitted questions • Rapid-fire solution brainstorming