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.
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Responsible Team

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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Our Members

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

Mediterranean forests play a pivotal role for local economies by providing a large array of ecosystem services and goods. Despite its potential, the sector is facing significant challenges at many
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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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Have your say on the next Mediterranean Forest Research Agenda!

EFI's Mediterranean Facility is preparing the new Mediterranean Forest Research Agenda for the next 10 years and we are interested in having your feedback to identify new research challenges for the next decade. Take part in our survey!
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Mediterranean forests in urbanised societies: will you rise to the challenge?

Join us for YLP-MED 2020 and broaden the horizon for the leaders of tomorrow!
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Progress, plans and potential impact at SINCERE project halfway point

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.
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Reconstructive Social Innovation Cycles in Women-Led Initiatives in Rural Areas

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Application of a Comprehensive Methodology for the Evaluation of Social Innovations in Rural Communities

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Can Social Innovation Make a Change in European and Mediterranean Marginalized Areas?

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MedForest is an open-access, contributor-driven platform for news, views and happenings related to Mediterranean forests

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