The carob tree in Tunisia: linking heritage and emerging value
Tunisia is characterised by a rich diversity of plant species, both herbaceous and woody, which play an essential role in environmental protection, biodiversity conservation,...
More than a tree: how carob shapes culture and food in Lebanon
In Lebanon, carob, known as kharroub (خروب), is far more than a health-food ingredient. Deeply embedded in rural traditions and food culture, it forms...
Carob in Lebanon: from heritage to a climate‑resilient resource for circular bioeconomy
The carob tree is increasingly recognised as a “tree for our times”, offering exceptional potential to respond to some of today’s most pressing challenges,...
Rediscovering carob in Malta: how schools revived a local resource
The link between carob and chocolate is not immediately apparent. However, a school initiative in Gozo, Malta, has demonstrated how this traditional Mediterranean resource...
MEDfOR Master’s programme opens applications for 2026 intake
Final-year bachelor students interested in forestry, natural resources and environmental sustainability are encouraged to apply for the MEDfOR – Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources...
FORESTMED 2025: strengthening resilience and cultural landscapes
The Southern and Eastern Mediterranean region is characterised by an outstanding richness in terms of culture and ecosystems. However, the area is currently facing...
Forest education in practice: three new handbooks from Model Forest Istria
Model Forest Istria is a regional initiative promoting sustainable forest management, knowledge exchange and community engagement in the Istrian region of Croatia. As part...
De mémoire d’arbre: five centuries through the eyes of a tree
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“My name is Adrouman and today I am 517 years old…”This is how the extraordinary scientific novel De mémoire d’arbre opens, spoken...
Mediterranean-Amazon dialogue highlights cultural and nature-based climate solutions during COP30 in Brazil
The event “Entangled Destiny: Trees and Humans of the Mediterranean”, held at AcquaPraça* as part of the COP30 programming, highlighted how science, traditional knowledge,...
Preserving Greece’s botanical heritage: the role of the IMFE Herbarium
In an era when biodiversity loss represents one of the most pressing environmental challenges, the documentation and protection of plant diversity play a crucial...
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