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ThinkForest
Connecting science and policy for informed decisions on forestsThinkForest is a European high-level forum on the future of forests. It provides:
- a unique science-policy interface;
- inspiring and dynamic science-policy dialogue.
ThinkForest works to identify information needs related to forest policy questions and build a common understanding of the problems at hand. By helping policy makers navigate through the wealth of information on offer and providing them with the best available expertise and the latest research-based information from the scientific community it enables informed decision making on strategic forest issues.
The ThinkForest forum brings together policymakers, the scientific community and stakeholders, offering a space for science-policy dialogue which builds bridges on pan-European forest and bioeconomy issues. From its foundation in 2012 until June 2019, it was chaired by former Swedish Prime Minister Göran Persson.
ThinkForest events
Building the Future: Wood, Bioeconomy and the New Bauhaus
This ThinkForest event explores how wood and other bio-based materials can contribute to a sustainable and climate-neutral European built environment.
19 November 2026, 09:00–11:30
- Sustainable economy
Public and private financing forest restoration and biodiversity conservation
This event aims to examine how forest restoration and biodiversity conservation might be financed and incentivized more effectively.
30 September 2026, 13:00–13:30
- Sustainable economy
Forest Habitat monitoring in the context of Natura 2000
The ThinkForest event explored how forest habitat monitoring and assessment under the EU Habitats Directive can be improved to support more accurate,…
22 May 2026, 10:00–11:30
- Resilient forests
Navigating through the EU forest-related objectives
This ThinkForest event presented key insights from the study on EU forest policy objectives and discussed opportunities for better policy coherence
10 December 2025, 17:00–18:30, CET
- Inclusive governance
From nature restoration to national restoration plans
This event discussed how to develop effective, realistic and socially accepted National Restoration Plans under the EU Nature Restoration Regulation.
4 November 2025, 10:00–11:30
- Inclusive governance
The European Deforestation-free products Regulation
This event provided updates on how countries in the Global South are preparing for the implementation of the EUDR and shared learnings.
16 September 2025, 15:30–17:00
- Sustainable economy
Ask a Scientist - Carbon Farming in European Forests
This event explored the potential, challenges and science behind carbon farming in European forests, including carbon storage, monitoring and policy…
7 April 2025, 14:00–15:30
- Resilient forests
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A condensed and structured description and assessment of forest-focused and forest-related policies and of actor constellations at the European level.
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Short brief on participatory planning and governance
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- Inclusive governance
EFI Council adopts new Policy Framework and reinforces impact focus
The session brought together representatives of EFI Member Countries to take stock of recent developments and agree on priorities.
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