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,...
EFIMED lead discusses Mediterranean forests on Catalan podcast
In an interview on the Catalan podcast Sàbia Verda, led by journalist and environmental communicator Inma Ranera and broadcast by Ràdio Arenys, EFI Mediterranean...
Valencia boosts carob’s role as a climate-resilient crop at the EFI Mediterranean Network Forum
A recent report featured on À Punt’sLa Via Verda programme, a regional public television channel in Valencia, has highlighted the renewed importance of the...
Carob: a Mediterranean tree for our times
The carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) has been part of the Mediterranean landscape for millennia. Drought-tolerant, adapted to poor soils, and capable of thriving where...
Innovation at the heart of Europe’s forest future: insights from the FOREST4EU Policy Briefs
As Europe intensifies its efforts to tackle climate change, restore biodiversity and strengthen rural economies, forests and agroforestry systems are becoming central pillars of...
EU-FarmBook Forum 2025: turning knowledge into action for competitive farms and forests
The EU-FarmBook Forum 2025: Turning Knowledge into Action for Competitive Farms and Forests will take place on 16 December 2025, livestreamed from Brussels, Belgium....
AGROFIG: Advancing fig-based agroforestry for climate-resilient Mediterranean agriculture
The agroecological transition toward sustainable agricultural and food systems is essential to ensure future food production, particularly in the face of climate uncertainties. The...
Forest and agroforestry innovations at your fingertips: upcoming FOREST4EU webinar
The FOREST4EU project invites forestry and agroforestry professionals, researchers and policymakers to its upcoming webinar, “Forest and agroforestry innovations at your fingertips: Exploring Knowledge...
Mediterranean innovation in action: Local Operational Groups shaping the future of agroforestry and forestry
From truffle profiling in Spain to robotic cork harvesting in Portugal, Mediterranean innovators are reshaping agroforestry. Their success was showcased in a series of...
6th forest innovation workshop report: building a sustainable forest future
A newly released report from the 6th Forest Innovation Workshop, held in Brussels this past February, sheds light on the urgent need for innovation...
EVENTS
PUBLICATIONS
The State of Europe’s Forests 2025 report is now available!
The State of Europe’s Forests 2025 report (SoEF 2025) provides a comprehensive overview of the condition, management, and use of forest resources across Europe....
