News published: 08 June 2026

Plantlife International warmly invite you to contribute to the public consultation on the Global Strategy for Fungal Conservation (GSFC), the first globally endorsed, science-based strategy to mainstream fungi into conservation policy and action.

Developed by the Global Fungal Conservation Network and closely aligned with the CBD Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the Strategy identifies the global biodiversity targets that will not be met unless fungal biodiversity is protected and sustainably used, and it provides the conservation actions and research and infrastructure priorities needed for its implementation.

Members of the Global Fungal Conservation Network contributed their expertise to the development of the Strategy. Without their commitment, extensive knowledge and valuable time, this document would not exist. We hope you share and support their goal of having a coordinated, science-based framework which integrates fungi into nature conservation recovery, sustainable development agriculture, and climate adaptation efforts worldwide.

Please provide your feedback via this form by 22 June 2026:

You are welcome to comment on the document as a whole or focus on the sections most relevant to your work or region.

If you would like to hear more about the Strategy and the consultation process before submitting feedback, please join the webinar this week and a Q&A on the 16 June:

09 June, 12:00 GMT — Introducing the Global Strategy for Fungal Conservation

16 June, 12:00 GMT — Ask, Share, Shape: Open Forum on the Global Strategy for Fungal Conservation

Please do share this across your networks and contacts. Those interested can also join the Global Fungal Conservation Network using the below link, however, this is not a requirement for providing feedback on the Strategy.

With sincere thanks and best wishes,
Rachel Hoffmann, Cátia Canteiro, Greg Mueller (Plantlife International)