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Connecting knowledge and action for Mediterranean forests
The Mediterranean, with its rich diversity of forests, cultures and ecosystems, holds strong potential to address shared challenges while advancing sustainable forest management and evidence-based solutions across the region.
What takes a new landowner from inaction to stewardship? Economic incentives for wildfire risk management
Inherited land often goes unmanaged, spreading fire risk to whole communities; economic incentives can turn inaction into stewardship.
- Forests and people
Voices of the Mediterranean Forests: apply now for a media workshop on Forest Genetic Resources
Apply by 15 August for a fully funded media workshop on Forest Genetic Resources in Barcelona, 30 November to 2 December 2026.
- Resilient forests
EFI Mediterranean Network News: amplifying forest stories and tackling climate risks across the Mediterranean
June 2026 EFIMED Network News spotlights forest storytelling, drought resilience, and innovation for sustainable Mediterranean landscapes.
- Resilient forests
The carob’s long shadow: from cursed tree to climate hero
The carob tree’s shift from a symbol of hardship and superstition to a climate‑resilient crop reflects evolving views on memory, culture, and value.
- Resilient forests
Events
Voices of the Mediterranean Forests: Media Workshop on Forest Genetic Resources
A Mediterranean workshop uniting journalists and scientists to communicate forest genetic resources through storytelling.
30 November 2026 – 2 December 2026
- Forests and people
Young Leadership Programme 2026
Centred on futures thinking and innovation, YLP 2026 combines expert-led discussions with capacity-building activities to strengthen leadership.
24 August 2026 – 28 August 2026
- Co-created solutions
EFI Mediterranean Network Forum 2026
The event united the EFIMED community to advance shared research and practical solutions for Mediterranean forests.
23 March 2026 – 27 March 2026
- Resilient forests
EFIMED projects
MEDFORGEN
A collaborative effort to safeguard the genetic diversity of forest ecosystems across the Mediterranean region.
- Resilient forests
EU-FarmBook
Supporting knowledge exchange between all AKIS actors in the European Union
- Inclusive governance
INTERCEDE
Incentivising future forest ecosystem services and incomes in Europe
- Sustainable economy
ResAlliance
Engaging with farmers and foresters to share knowledge and increase landscape resilience in the Mediterranean.
- Resilient forests
HoliSoils
Holistic management practices, modelling & monitoring for European forest Soils
- Resilient forests
FOREST4EU
European innovation partnership network promoting operational groups dedicated to forestry and agroforestry
- Co-created solutions
INCREDIBLE
Addressing the existing research and innovation knowledge divide in relation to NWFP-service systems of the Mediterranean basin.
- Sustainable economy
Publications
Mediterranean Forest Research Agenda 2030
A collective effort of researchers, policymakers, stakeholders, and other experts from the Mediterranean forest-related community.
- Resilient forests
MedForest
MedForest is an open-access, contributor-driven platform for all the latest news, views and happenings related to Mediterranean forests.
- Co-created solutions
Actions for the resilience of Mediterranean landscapes: 10 case studies
Ten case studies highlight how Mediterranean land managers adapt to climate change through collaboration and better governance of farms and forests.
- Resilient forests
Scoping study on the impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation on Mediterranean countries
This study assesses the readiness of EUDR in nine Mediterranean countries, identifying risks, gaps, and priorities for compliance.
- Inclusive governance
Key Recommendations on Wildfire Prevention in the Mediterranean
Key recommendations on wildfire prevention in the Mediterranean.
- Resilient forests
Wildfire risk planning and prevention - Innovations in the Mediterranean and beyond
Discover instruments for fire risk assessment, planning, preparation and, prevention as part of the wildfire risk management continuum.
- Resilient forests
