Mediterranean Facility
The Mediterranean has untapped potential to contribute to the leading role played by the forest sector in the global bioeconomy with its distinctive ecological and social characteristics. Thematic research and networking at EFI’s Mediterranean Facility (EFIMED) focuses on creating sustainable value from Mediterranean forested landscapes.
Voices for the Mediterranean Forest is a regional media workshop that unites emerging communicators from across the Mediterranean to highlight forest genetic resources and shape future forest narratives through collaborative storytelling.
22 – 23 July 2026
EFIMED focuses on improving the resilience of ecosystems and communities by promoting and creating sustainable value from Mediterranean forested landscapes.
Our team promotes and conducts research, policy advice and networking on Mediterranean forests, forestry and forest products.
MEDFORGEN is a regional network dedicated to conserving Mediterranean forest genetic diversity, strengthening scientific collaboration and capacities to support climate‑smart action for forests across Southern and Eastern Mediterranean.
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the second EFI Mediterranean Network Forum again united the EFIMED community to advance shared research and practical solutions for Mediterranean forests.
The 2025 edition brought together early‑career professionals to combine climate and biodiversity‑smart forestry with innovative approaches to science communication.
The Mediterranean Forest Research Agenda 2030 (MFRA 2030) defines four priority areas for the research community to tackle in the immediate and medium term, with recommendations for action.
Related News
MedForest is an open-access, contributor-driven platform for news, views and happenings related to Mediterranean forests. MedForest is coordinated by EFIMED Facility.
The EFIMED network includes forest researchers, practitioners, policy makers and entrepreneurs from across the Mediterranean who wish to connect, collaborate, and exchange knowledge.
EFI’s Young Leadership Programme – Mediterranean edition (YLP-MED) provides training, knowledge sharing and networking on Mediterranean forest-based value chains and their contribution to a circular bioeconomy. YLP-MED takes place every two years, bringing experts and future leaders together to create a new space where change can happen.
The Mediterranean Forest Week (MFW) is a biennial event that fosters cooperation among researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders, encouraging dialogue on challenges facing Mediterranean forests. The 8th edition, co-hosted by the EFI Mediterranean Facility in 2024, explored restoration and sustainable management solutions.
Resources & Projects
Papers, policy briefs and publications on the potential and opportunities provided by the forest bioeconomy for the Mediterranean basin.
Publications and policy recommendations on the provision of ecosystem services in the Mediterranean.
Publications and policy briefs on forest fire prevention and Mediterranean landscape resilience.
Papers, policy briefs, proceedings, publications, seminar notes and technical notes from EFIMED events and projects.
Publications, documents and resources related to water and forests at the scientific level, such as adaptive river basin management and planning in the Mediterranean.
Publications, documents and audiovisual resources on the potential of non-wood forest products for rural development and the Mediterranean forest-based economy.
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