Tag: sustainability
Beyond timber: MULTICAS reshapes chestnut forest value chains and rural resilience
The municipality of Tineo hosted the official launch of the MULTICAS Project this June, an ambitious innovation initiative aimed at revitalising rural areas in...
Forest value chains in transition: IUFRO event on innovation and inclusive...
Sustainability transitions and the bioeconomy are reshaping the forest sector, driving a shift from timber-focused models towards more integrated and multifunctional approaches. These recognise...
The carob’s long shadow: from cursed tree to climate hero
Today, the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) enjoys something of a renaissance, celebrated for its resilience, nutritional value and potential as a climate-adapted crop across...
More than a tree: how carob shapes culture and food in...
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...
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...
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...
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....
New HuMUS training videos strengthen soil stewardship across Europe
The HuMUS Project has released 34 new video resources as part of its Soil Steward Training Course, offering practical insights into how European regions...
EUSTAFOR releases fourth podcast episode on bioeconomy
The European State Forest Association (EUSTAFOR) has released its fourth episode of their podcast series “The State of the Forests”. This time, it takes...
Moving beyond suppression: why fire-smart management pays off
Across the Mediterranean region, wildfires are becoming larger, more intense, and more destructive. Climate change is part of the story, but it is not...
