Miami-Beach-Presents-at-First-Ever-Tree-City-of-World-Conference
City of Miami Beach,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2020
Miami Beach Presents at the Inaugural Tree City of the World Conference
– And Receives “Tree City of the World” Recognition –
Miami Beach, FL – Miami Beach was the only U.S. city invited to make a presentation
Thursday at the inaugural two-day Tree City of the World Conference held virtually under the
auspices of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) along with the
Arbor Day Foundation.
“This important honor recognizes the contribution Miami Beach has made — and continues to
make — to the global struggle against sea level rise,” Miami Beach City Manager Jimmy
Morales said. “The presentation focused on the Miami Beach Urban Forestry Master Plan as an
innovative approach to managing the risks of climate change through an expanded urban tree
canopy.”
Miami Beach was also one of 200 communities around the globe to be designated as a Tree
City of the World for its approach to managing trees and forests. Other cities to receive this
honor included Washington D.C., New York City, Guadalajara, Campo Grande, Barranquilla,
Milan, Paris and Auckland.
The virtual Tree Cities of the World Conference on Oct. 29-30 was intended to give cities an
opportunity to share success stories, learn about global urban forestry initiatives and connect
with peers.
Visit mbrisingabove.com/trees to view the Miami Beach presentation.
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