Mediterranean Facility

The Mediterranean, with its distinctive ecological and social characteristics, has untapped potential to contribute to the leading role played by the forest sector in the global bioeconomy. Thematic research and networking at EFI’s Mediterranean Facility (EFIMED) focuses on creating sustainable value from Mediterranean forested landscapes. 

Will you invest in the next generation? Join us for YLP-MED 2020! sarah.adams Mon, 08.05.2019 - 14:56
The first edition of EFI’s Young Leadership Programme – Mediterranean (2018) was a great success, with positive evaluations from participants and speakers alike. Will you join us in 2020 and make the next edition outstanding?

Facing Forest Fires: Visions and actions for global fire-resilient landscapes

Socioeconomic perspectives and world experiences to manage and mitigate forest fire risks caught international attention in a two-day conference held in Madrid in October.

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Progress, plans and potential impact at SINCERE project halfway point Gerard.Fernandez Tue, 01.07.2020 - 10:48
The SINCERE General Assembly was organised by the University of Padova with the European Forest Institute and brought together the project partners, who explained how their actions seek to maximise the value to society of forest ecosystem services and their sustainable provision.

Bioeconomy as a long-term model for fighting forest fires

Given the pressing climate changes in the Mediterranean region, EFI's approach to tackling forest fires is to advocate the development of a bioeconomy that changes the way forests are perceived, valued and managed.

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Mapping forest innovation across Europe sarah.adams Mon, 08.05.2019 - 13:52
Map of European Innovative Mechanisms
The interactive map shows the location of cases compiled by the SINCERE project in the Inventory of European Innovation Mechanisms for the provision and enhancement of forest ecosystem services.
Retro-innovation working for wildfire prevention: Shepherds’ contracts to reduce biomass and maintain fuelbreaks Gerard.Fernandez Wed, 09.04.2019 - 12:43
The Andalusian Network of Grazed Fuel Breaks in Spain incorporates extensive livestock grazers in fire prevention activities to reduce the high costs of mechanical clearance of forests.