Mediterranean Facility

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. We are currently updating the Mediterranean Forest Research Agenda 2021 - 2030. Find out more and be part of it using the link below!
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Our team promotes and conducts research, policy advice and networking on Mediterranean forests, forestry and forest products.

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Science & Policy

We provide support and promote the dissemination of scientifically sound policy-relevant information on forests and forestry.

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Our Research

We provide interdisciplinary and cross-sector research on forest resources, products and services on a pan-European level.

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We have representatives from forest research, industry, forest owners and international forest-related organisations.

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INCREDIBLE - Innovation Networks of Cork, Resins and Edibles in the Mediterranean basin

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Review of the EU Forest Policy Measures in Afforestation of Agricultural Lands

The project aimed to evaluate and review the measures related to the afforestation of the agricultural lands in the Mediterranean countries.
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SIMRA - Social Innovation in Marginalised Rural Areas

Social innovation (SI) encompasses the new forms of interrelating which aim at solving shared problems and achieve common goals through strengthened collaboration. This social structure is especially
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