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Policy Briefs
Concise analysis of key issues and policy implications, translating scientific evidence into actionable pathways.The future of European forest disturbance regimes
The increase of forest disturbances in Europe is projected to continue, reaching unprecedented levels in the second half of the 21st century.
- Resilient forests
Integrated Fire Management – empowering action for a fire-resilient Europe
The mitigation of wildfire impacts in Europe necessitates moving beyond reactive suppression towards Integrated Fire Management.
- Resilient forests
Mapping the EU’s forest policy objectives
A glance at how EU forest objectives are shifting and what policy-makers should consider.
- Inclusive governance
3 x 3 x 2030: Nine priorities for implementing the EU’s Forest Strategy
A review of EU Forest Strategy implementation across 15 countries with nine proposed priorities to balance climate, biodiversity and economy.
- Inclusive governance
Healthy forests drive water resilience
Forests are key water managers for resilience, biodiversity and economic stability.
- Resilient forests
How does women’s economic empowerment strengthen sustainable and inclusive forest value chains?
Empowering women in forest MSMEs boosts sustainable, inclusive value chains through access, training and markets.
- Forests and people
Comment l'autonomisation économique des femmes renforce-t-elle les chaînes de valeur forestières, durables et inclusives ?
L’accès des femmes aux ressources, à la formation et aux marchés dans les TPME forestières favorise des chaînes de valeur durables et inclusives.
- Forests and people
Biodiversity credits: How to ensure their integrity and impact?
A glance into the challenges in biodiversity credits and how to ensure their integrity and impact.
- Resilient forests
How to advance the implementation of the EU Soil Monitoring Law?
Introduction to a science-based harmonised methodology for forest soil monitoring.
- Resilient forests
Forest resilience and disturbance: What role does biodiversity play?
This brief shares insights as to what policymakers and forest managers can do to enhance biodiversity.
- Resilient forests
How to strengthen the European forest carbon sink through prestoration: integrating active restoration and adaptation
Brief looks at the long-term potential of active forest restoration combined with assisted migration to enhance carbon sequestration.
- Resilient forests
How can carbon farming in forests contribute to carbon neutrality?
Challenges for carbon farming in forests and suggestions for policymakers.
- Resilient forests
Come può il carbon farming nel settore forestale contribuire alla neutralità carbonica?
Sfide per il carbon farming nelle foreste e proposte per i decisori politici
- Resilient forests
Combattere problemi di salute con le foreste urbane
Perché i progetti di piantumazione e manutenzione degli alberi urbani dovrebbero essere inclusi come parte delle azioni e degli interventi di sanità…
- Forests and people
Combating health problems with urban forests
Why urban tree planting and maintenance projects should be included as a part of public health actions and efforts.
- Forests and people
How can we make Payments for Environmental Services work?
What do Payments for Environmental Services need to emerge and how can we design and implement them to achieve the best impacts?
- Sustainable economy
Comment pouvons-nous préserver et améliorer la biodiversité des forêts en Europe ?
Analyses scientifiques accessibles sur la biodiversité forestière, identifiant menaces clés et actions pour la gestion, les politiques et la finance.
- Resilient forests
Wie können wir die Biodiversität in den Wäldern Europas effektiv erhalten und verbessern?
Accessible science-based insights on forest biodiversity, outlining key threats and actions for management, policy and finance.
- Resilient forests
Come conservare e migliorare in modo adeguato la biodiversità delle foreste europee?
Analisi scientifiche accessibili sulla biodiversità forestale, con minacce chiave e azioni per gestione, politiche e finanza.
- Resilient forests
Forest soils can increase climate change mitigation with targeted management
Forest soils contain larger amounts of carbon (C) than standing biomass.
- Resilient forests
Environmental impacts of wood-based textile fibres
The environmental performance of wood-based textile fibres is dependent on the benchmark used in assessments and the value chain’s complexity.
- Sustainable economy
Environmental impacts of modern wood buildings
Modern wood buildings are often associated with lower environmental impacts compared to buildings made from other materials.
- Sustainable economy
Significant increase in forest disturbances since 1950s
Forest disturbances have sharply increased since the 1950s threatening climate goals and forest resilience.
- Resilient forests
Comment l’utilisation des forêts et du bois peut-elle aider à atteindre les objectifs climatiques ?
Ce policy brief examine comment les forêts et l’usage du bois peuvent contribuer à atteindre les objectifs climatiques.
- Resilient forests
In che modo le foreste e l'uso del legno possono contribuire al conseguimento degli obiettivi climatici?
Questo policy brief esamina come le foreste e l’uso del legno possano contribuire al raggiungimento degli obiettivi climatici.
- Resilient forests
Wie können Wälder und Holznutzung zur Erreichung der Klimaziele beitragen?
Dieses Policy Brief fragt, wie Wälder und Holznutzung zur Erreichung von Klimazielen beitragen können.
- Resilient forests
¿Cómo los bosques y el uso de la madera ayudan a alcanzar objetivos climáticos?
Este policy brief analiza cómo los bosques y el uso de la madera pueden contribuir a alcanzar los objetivos climáticos.
- Resilient forests
How to govern Europe’s forests for multiple Forest Ecosystem Services?
This Policy Brief sets out four policy pathways which can support our forests to provide the goods and services society demands.
- Forests and people
How can forests and wood use help meet climate goals?
This policy brief asks how forests and wood use can help meet climate goals.
- Resilient forests
How can we effectively maintain and enhance forest biodiversity in Europe?
Accessible science-based insights on forest biodiversity, outlining key threats and actions for management, policy and finance.
- Resilient forests
Policy Briefs (2022-present), European Forest Institute.
ISSN 2814-8150 (online)
ISSN 2814-8142 (print)
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- Inclusive governance
