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European Forest Institute Mediterranean Facility (EFIMED). Conducting and promoting research & networking on #forests and forestry in the #Mediterranean.
We at #EFIMED are proud to help organise and coordinate the #HoliSoils Webinar Series: an unmissable set of online seminars for anyone interested in climate-resilient forests and the vital importance of forest soils. #H2020

Do not think twice & sign up now! 🌳
November 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Did you know the #carob tree (𝐶𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑠𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑎) is a symbol of resilience in the #Mediterranean?

The #EFIMedForum 2026 includes a dedicated workshop to explore its ecological, cultural, & economic significance, as well as discover innovative uses!

Read more ➡️ efi.int/efimed-netwo...
November 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#MediterraneanDay is just around the corner!

Under the theme "We need to talk, Mediterranean!", we are celebrating the power of dialogue in our region 🗣️🌍🌳

So, this is the perfect occasion to invite you to join the conversation at the #EFIMedForum ➡️ efi.int/efimed-netwo...

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November 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Over the waters of the Guamá River in Belém, Brazil, an inspiring conversation between #Mediterranean and #Amazionian voices during COP30 🌿

Find out more about the discussion among Scientists, policy experts, and even a chef ➡️ medforest.net/2025/11/20/m...
Mediterranean-Amazon dialogue highlights cultural and nature-based climate solutions during COP30 in Brazil - MedForest
The event “Entangled Destiny: Trees and Humans of the Mediterranean ”, held at AcquaPraça* as part of the COP30 programming, highlighted how science, traditional knowledge, cultural heritage, and comm...
medforest.net
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The #Mediterranean is facing unprecedented environmental and socio-economic challenges!

Join the #EFIMedForum 2026 will bring together researchers, policymakers, & practitioners to explore how #forests can become drivers of #resilience, cooperation, & #innovation ➡️ efi.int/efimed-netwo...
November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🌍The #Mediterranean took centre stage at #COP30 as new findings confirmed it as a climate hotspot.

Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat (EFIMED) & Grammenos Mastrojeni ( @ufmsecretariat.bsky.social) highlighted rising risks, calling for coordinated regional action.

Read more: medforest.net/2025/11/19/c...
COP30: The Mediterranean is a climate hotspot, unveils latest scientific findings - MedForest
Scientists at COP30 warn the Mediterranean is a global climate hotspot facing rapid warming, water stress and rising seas. UfM, MedECC and EFIMED call for urgent, coordinated regional climate action.
medforest.net
November 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The upgraded #EUFGIS system now integrates enhanced data & smarter tools to support long-term monitoring of forest genetic resources in Europe.

A great effort led by @euforgen.bsky.social and @forgenius-eu.bsky.social with the support of many partners across Europe!

medforest.net/2025/11/18/m...
Major upgrade launched for European Information System on Forest Genetic Resources - MedForest
Discover the renewed EUFGIS platform, now featuring enhanced functionalities, new environmental and genetic data and better tools for tracking forest genetic resources in Europe.
medforest.net
November 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🌿 Sign up now for the EFI Mediterranean Network Forum 2026 🌿

📅 23–27 March 2026
📍 Valencia, Spain
The #EFIMedForum will bring together researchers, policymakers, & practitioners to co-create solutions for healthy & resilient #Mediterranean forests!

Discover more ➡️ efi.int/efimed-netwo...

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November 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
📣💡🌍 Explore the #Mediterranean voices at COP 2025!
Last week, our principal scientist @magdaboudagher.bsky.social represented MedECC in the discussion on the state of #ClimateChange in the region at the Mediterranean Pavilion!

Watch the recording ➡️ unfccc.int/event/secret...
November 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Join us at #COP2025 for an official side event hosted by Slovenia in collaboration with the @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social 🌳

@magdaboudagher.bsky.social, principal scientist at #EFIMED, will be among the experts discussing how recent international legal developments can accelerate #ClimateAction!
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🌳 What can Mediterranean ancestral knowledge bring to #COP30?

Join the side event “Entangled Destiny: Trees and Humans of the Mediterranean” to explore how cultural & natural heritage can inspire climate action.

Sat 15 Nov | 6:30 PM at AcquaPraça.

medforest.net/2025/10/31/c...
COP30 | Side event: Entangled Destiny: Trees and Humans of the Mediterranean - MedForest
Entangled Destiny joins COP30 in Belém to showcase how Mediterranean trees and traditional knowledge inspire climate resilience and sustainability.
medforest.net
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Reposted by EFI Mediterranean Facility
📢 This autumn, the #HoliSoils Webinar Series continues with two sessions exploring forest soil science from foundational knowledge to long-term nutrient management!

📅 18 November | 14:00–15:00 CET
🔍 Introductory lecture on forest soils, monitoring and mapping
➡️ holisoils.eu/holisoils-we...

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HoliSoils Webinar Series - Introductory lecture on forest soils, monitoring and mapping - HoliSoils
Don’t miss the HoliSoils webinar on 22 October (14:00–15:00 CEST) on monitoring forest soil biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and microbial responses to management.
holisoils.eu
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🌳 What can Mediterranean ancestral knowledge teach the world at #COP30?

Join “Entangled Destiny: Trees and Humans of the Mediterranean” 🌿

🗓 15 November | 18:30
📍 AcquaPraça – Italian Pavilion, Belém
🥂 Italo-Amazonian cocktail follows
🔗 medforest.net/2025/10/31/c...

@efieuropeanforest.bsky.social
COP30 | Side event: Entangled Destiny: Trees and Humans of the Mediterranean - MedForest
Entangled Destiny joins COP30 in Belém to showcase how Mediterranean trees and traditional knowledge inspire climate resilience and sustainability.
medforest.net
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
What’s shaping the future of #Mediterranean forests? 🌳

The October #EFIMED Newsletter brings the latest updates on genetics, soil health, resilience and innovation, featuring MEDFORGEN, HoliSoils, ResAlliance and FAO’s #SoMF2025.

👉 Read now: mailchi.mp/efi/efi-netw...
#Forests #EFI #Newsletter
EFI Network News - Mediterranean, October 2025
Don't miss the latest news from EFI's Mediterranean Network. Publications, projects, upcoming events, relevant calls and much more!
mailchi.mp
October 31, 2025 at 12:18 PM
One year after the 2024 #DANA floods in #Valencia, recovery is still underway. EFI researcher Cecilia Fraccaroli explores how towns are rebuilding & how nature-based solutions can strengthen resilience to future floods.

Read more: medforest.net/2025/10/29/b...
#FloodResilience #ClimateAdaptation
Between rubble and riverbeds: Rebuilding after the DANA floods in Valencia - MedForest
EFI researcher Cecilia Fraccaroli revisits Valencian towns one year after the 2024 floods, exploring recovery efforts and the role of nature-based solutions in building resilience.
medforest.net
October 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
How can we better understand the circular journey of wood?

#NowReading this new publication by Udo Mantau (INFRO) expanding the modelling of wood material flows to include finished products, closing the loop from forest to furniture 🌍🌲

Discover more ⬇️
medforest.net/2025/10/27/m...
Modelling the material wood flow from finished products to forest woods - MedForest
A new publication explores the modelling of material wood flows from finished products back to forest resources, highlighting how integrating the final stages of the wood value chain can enhance our u...
medforest.net
October 28, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🪱🌱 #Soil biodiversity matters: and your experience does too!

SOB4ES project is evaluating how effective soil #biodiversity structural indicators really are, and they need your input!

Find out more ⬇️
medforest.net/2025/10/23/h...
Help us help soil biodiversity - MedForest
Two surveys are gathering information from key stakeholders on soil biodiversity indicators. Your expertise and perspective are invaluable!
medforest.net
October 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Reposted by EFI Mediterranean Facility
🎂 ForestPaths is now three years old!

👀 Discover all the milestones that shaped the last 12 months of our efforts to map out the future of forestry management and governance in Europe: forestpaths.eu/news/celebra...

#FutureForests #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices
October 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🫒 Got a traditional olive recipe? Share it!
Olives Around the Table is building a living archive of Mediterranean heritage, one story at a time.

Share yours! 🔗 Submit your story and explore the archive

▶️ And follow the full story: medforest.net/2025/10/24/o...
Olives Around the Table: project seeks traditional olive recipes to create a living archive of Mediterranean heritage - MedForest
Olives Around the Table is a Mediterranean heritage project collecting traditional olive recipes to build a living digital archive that celebrates culture, community, and culinary storytelling across ...
medforest.net
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🧬🌲💡 Découvrez la plus grande base de données sur les arbres méditerranéens, un outil puissant pour les scientifiques, les gestionnaires forestiers et les décideurs politiques !

Explorez la base de données ➡️ doi.org/10.57745/PEW...

Lisez la publication complète ➡️ doi.org/10.1007/s407...
October 22, 2025 at 6:14 AM
هل أنت باحث، مدير غابات، أو صانع قرار في منطقة البحر الأبيض المتوسط؟🧬🌲💡 لا تفوّت فرصة الاطلاع على أكبر قاعدة بيانات لأشجار #المتوسط – أداة قوية لتعزيز أبحاثك وتحويل المعرفة إلى عمل ملموس في المنطقة!

اكتشف قاعدة البيانات الآن ➡️ doi.org/10.57745/PEW...
October 22, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Join this special side event during @fao.org European Forest Week 2025 & Istanbul Forest Innovation Week on the new edition of the Status of Mediterranean Forests 2025 Report and enhancing the regional dynamic 🌿

🗓️ 23 October
🕧 12:30–13:40 (UTC+03:00)

Register now ⬇️ us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Are you a #Mediterranean scientist, forest manager, or policymaker?

🧬🌲💡 Check out largest database of #MediterraneanTrees, a powerful tool to advance research and action in the region!

Explore the database ➡️ doi.org/10.57745/PEW...

Find out more in this publication ➡️ doi.org/10.1007/s407...
October 20, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Il più grande database di alberi mediterranei, che raccoglie 643 specie arboree della regione, include dati genetici, ecologici e di distribuzione, fondamentali per:

✅ Conservazione 🌳
✅ Risorse genetiche forestali 🧬
✅ Ripristino 🌱
✅ Gestione sostenibile delle foreste 🏞️

➡️ doi.org/10.57745/PEW...
October 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
La mayor base de datos sobre árboles mediterráneos, que reúne 643 especies de toda la región, incluye datos genéticos, ecológicos y de distribución, fundamentales para apoyar:

🌳 Conservación
🧬 Recursos genéticos forestales
🌱 Restauración
🏞 Gestión forestal sostenible

➡️ doi.org/10.57745/PEW...
October 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM