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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 10 September 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
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
Acciones para la resiliencia de los paisajes mediterráneos: 10 casos prácticos
Diez casos muestran cómo gestores mediterráneos se adaptan al cambio climático mediante colaboración y mejor gestión agrícola y forestal.
- Resilient forests
Étude de cadrage relative à l’impact du Règlement européen sur la déforestation (RDUE) sur les pays méditerranéens
Cette étude évalue la préparation au RDUE dans 9 pays méditerranéens, en identifiant risques, lacunes et priorités de conformité.
- Inclusive governance
Accions per a la resiliència dels paisatges mediterranis: 10 casos pràctics
Deu casos d’estudi mostren com els gestors del territori mediterrani s’adapten al canvi climàtic mitjançant la col·laboració i una millor governança…
- 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
