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Research & policy support on forest-related issues. www.efi.int
Our new forest questions shares insights by Moses Kazungu and Marcel Hunziker from
@wslresearch.bsky.social
as they set out to ask what do people in 12 European countries think about forest restoration. The work was done within
#SUPERB
project. 🔗
efi.int/forestquesti...
about 21 hours ago
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How can genuine dialogue about forests succeed? This question became the starting point for a new guide “Forest Dialogues”, developed at EFI together with colleagues from the Forest Research Institute Baden-Württemberg (FVA). The full story ⬇️
resilience-blog.com/2025/10/29/f...
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Forests Dialogues – Our guideline to genuine exchange and the path toward it - Resilience Blog
How can genuine dialogue about forests succeed? This question stood at the beginning of our project and became the starting point for our new guide
https://resilience-blog.com/2025/10/29/forests-dialogues-our-guideline-to-genuine-exchange-and-the-path-toward-it/
3 days ago
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European Forest Institute
International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO
4 days ago
On 17 November, join the European Forest Institute and the University of Eastern Finland for the horizon scanning webinar 'How horizon scanning shapes the forest bioeconomy'. 📣 🔗 Register here:
www.eventbrite.fi/e/how-horizo...
#HorizonScanning
#webinar
#bioeconomy
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reposted by
European Forest Institute
WSL Umweltforschung
4 days ago
🌲🌳What do people think about
#forest
restoration in Europe? WSL researchers Marcel Hunziker and Moses Kazungu give answers in the “Key questions on forests” series by
@efieuropeanforest.bsky.social
🌳🌲Read about their results at
efi.int/forestquesti...
#forestrestoration
#socialsciences
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What is genetic monitoring and is it important to forest(ry)? As climate change and environmental pressures reshape our forests, understanding how tree populations adapt is more important than ever. This is where forest genetic monitoring comes in. Read more:
efi.int/forestquesti...
5 days ago
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European Forest Institute
EFI Mediterranean Facility
9 days ago
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
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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.
https://medforest.net/2025/10/29/between-rubble-and-riverbeds-rebuilding-after-the-dana-floods-in-valencia/
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European Forest Institute
ForestPaths Project
5 days ago
🎙️ New
#ForestChats
episode! Dr. Hans Verkerk (EFI) & Dr. Alba Viana Soto (TUM) talk about the Next-Gen Forest Disturbance Atlas, which uses AI & satellites to track fires, storms, pests & harvesting across Europe’s forests. 🌲 🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube & more:
forestpaths.eu/news/forestp...
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How do windstorms affect forests in Europe? In the latest addition to our Key Questions on Forests series,
@drtomlocatelli.bsky.social
from
@forestresearchuk.bsky.social
explores the complex impacts of windstorms on forests. 🔗
efi.int/forestquesti...
9 days ago
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Join Huw James, Science Presenter, Adventurer and Content Creator from Wales, UK, as he explores how storytelling transforms research into resonance - bridging the gap between knowing and understanding. 📆19 November 2025 ⏰ 10-11 am CET 📍online
www.eventbrite.fi/e/the-voice-...
11 days ago
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Are you a creative based in Europe? 🎨 Join the REWRITE + WILDCARD art initiative exploring
#rewilding
and renewal through art, photography, and film. No experience needed — just creativity & vision. Submit your work
wildcard-project.eu/rewilding-th...
#OpenCall
#ArtForNature
#HorizonEurope
16 days ago
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Forest research is inherently future-oriented by the models and scenarios we work, as well as the forest governance related questions. But how do governments prepare for the future? 🔭 In a new article, Päivi Pelli (EFI) discovers how Finland looks ahead. 🔗
biogateway.efi.int/wild-cards-a...
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Wild cards are here: forget plain future outlooks, time to rethink horizon scanning - The EFI BioGateway
What are wild cards in horizon scanning? Find out how Finland is preparing for the future.
https://biogateway.efi.int/wild-cards-are-here-forget-plain-future-outlooks-time-to-rethink-horizon-scanning/
16 days ago
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🌿 What does rewilding mean to you? Join the
#REWRITE
&
#WILDCARD
call for creative works exploring nature’s renewal and our changing relationship with it. Submit your art & be part of a Europe-wide exhibition. 🗓️ Open till 30 Nov 2025 🔗
wildcard-project.eu/rewilding-th...
#RewildingArt
#OpenCall
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“Rewilding through Art” Open Call - Wildcard
Revealing the contribution of rewilding to the EU's climate and biodiversity goals
https://wildcard-project.eu/rewilding-through-art-open-call/
19 days ago
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📣EUFORE project just launched its Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) setting out a long-term framework for research and innovation to strengthen the resilience, sustainability and multifunctionality of Europe’s forests and forest-based sector. Download it here:
doi.org/10.36333/rs12
24 days ago
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European Forest Institute
International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO
25 days ago
📢Join the 5th webinar in a global webinar series on sustainable forest-based bioeconomy approaches: Building the future: Innovative wood solutions for carbon neutrality and sustainable bioeconomy. 🗓️ 20 October 2025 ⏰ 15.00–16.30 UTC+2 Register here: 🔗
ow.ly/qjZc50X9yVW
@fao.org
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Our
#ThinkForest
webinar on "From nature restoration to national restoration plans – What support can the latest science offer?" brings you a talk on forward-looking forest restoration with lessons from SUPERB project, followed a lively panel discussion! More ⬇️
www.eventbrite.fi/e/thinkfores...
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ThinkForest Webinar - From Nature Restoration to National Restoration Plans
From nature restoration to national restoration plans – What support can the latest science offer?
https://www.eventbrite.fi/e/thinkforest-webinar-from-nature-restoration-to-national-restoration-plans-tickets-1595156238249
26 days ago
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You can still join the
#HoliSoils
event live via YouTube, and there will be a recording to watch afterwards!
www.youtube.com/live/1zQrVez...
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29 days ago
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EFI and the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification have inked a strategic cooperation agreement to strengthen sustainability, reinforce traceability, and ensure that Malaysian palm oil remains a trusted choice in global sustainable trade.
efi.int/news/efi-and...
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EFI and MSPO partner to boost sustainability, traceability and credibility of Malaysian sustainable palm oil
The European Forest Institute (EFI) and the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification have inked a strategic cooperation agreement to strengthen sustainability, reinforce traceability, and e...
https://efi.int/news/efi-and-mspo-partner-boost-sustainability-traceability-and-credibility-malaysian-sustainable
29 days ago
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🌲 Forests and fresh perspectives – the Integrate Network convenes in the Irish North Atlantic! 👉 Read the latest feature on what makes this network unique – through the voices of its members:
integratenetwork.org/2025/10/06/n...
about 1 month ago
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European Forest Institute
ForestNavigator Project
about 1 month ago
🌳#ForestNavigator enters its final year! 📊 With advanced models, high-resolution data & strong stakeholder engagement, we’re paving the way to the ForestNavigator Portal (2026) - supporting smarter, sustainable EU forest & climate policy. 🔍
www.forestnavigator.eu/about
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European Forest Institute
FORWARDS project
about 1 month ago
#ForwardsEU
recent open-access article on the global impact of forest age transitions in the carbon cycle has been published on
Eos.org
. Find the study at:
eos.org/articles/old...
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Old Forests in the Tropics Are Getting Younger and Losing Carbon - Eos
New research quantifying the global impact of forest age transitions found that 140 million tons of aboveground carbon are lost per year because of old-growth forests being replaced by younger stands.
https://eos.org/articles/old-forests-in-the-tropics-are-getting-younger-and-losing-carbon
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European Forest Institute
WSL Umweltforschung
about 1 month ago
🌱 ♻️
#JobAlert
! PhD in
#EnvironmentalSciences
and in-depth knowledge of
#SoilScience
and biogeochemical cycles? Strong skills in analysing large datasets? Our Research Unit Forest and
#SoilEcology
offers a
#TenureTrack
position in
#NutrientCycling
:
apply.refline.ch/273855/1778/...
#ScienceJobs
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Why is biodiversity important for the circular bioeconomy? 🌱 We talked with Erika Winquist,
@luke.fi
, about the CircHive project, where EFI leads the BEEHive – a community dedicated to exploring biodiversity footprinting & natural capital accounting.
biogateway.efi.int/why-is-biodi...
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Why is biodiversity important for the circular bioeconomy? - The EFI BioGateway
Erika Winquist, coordinator of CircHive, explains why biodiversity matters for the circular bioeconomy. Watch now.
https://biogateway.efi.int/why-is-biodiversity-important-for-the-circular-bioeconomy/
about 1 month ago
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Join Our Team! 🌟 We're excited to announce that we have several open positions available! - Forest Governance Expert - Network & Learning Facilitator - Knowledge Curator - Leadership Team – International Forest Governance Hub, Edinburgh (UK) More details and how to apply:
careers.efi.int
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https://careers.efi.int/
about 1 month ago
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Our Scientific Seminar on 18 September in Prague explored the challenges facing forests, and looked at how we can navigate uncertainty, build resilience and guide policy responses. Read more ⬇️
efi.int/news/forests...
about 1 month ago
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🎙️ The Bigger Picture – Part 2 AI & the Law: What You Need to Know 📅20 October 🕒 14-15 CET 💻 Zoom Join us for a quick dive into the EU AI Act, IP rights, and data protection in AI. Register now:
www.eventbrite.fi/e/european-r...
#TheBiggerPictureAI
#AIRegulation
#EUAIAct
about 1 month ago
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European Forest Institute
EFI Mediterranean Facility
about 2 months ago
🌳 What makes a tree a tree? And how this definition can be applied in the
#Mediterranean
? A new inventory of
#MediterraneanTrees
tackles these vital questions! Discover how this resource was developed by
@efieuropeanforest.bsky.social
&
@inrae-france.bsky.social
➡️
medforest.net/2025/09/08/n...
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Read a recap from our Annual Conference!
efi.int/news/annual-...
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Annual Conference Highlights: Collaboration and connection
On 17 September, 107 participants joined the EFI Secretariat in Prague, Czech Republic, for the EFI Annual Conference.
https://efi.int/news/annual-conference-highlights-collaboration-and-connection-2025-09-22
about 2 months ago
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Mark your calendar for the Bioeconomy Innovation Day on 25 November 2025! Explore bio-based innovations and connect with key stakeholders in the circular bioeconomy.
#event
#Catalonia
📍 Lleida, Spain, at the Agrobiotech Forum 🔗 Register:
bioregions.efi.int/bioeconomy-i...
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Bioeconomy Innovation Day 2025 - Bioregions
Join us on 25 November for the third edition of the Bioeconomy Innovation Day 2025 in Lleida, Spain.
https://bioregions.efi.int/bioeconomy-innovation-day-2025/#registration
about 2 months ago
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European Forest Institute
HoliSoils Project
about 2 months ago
📢 One week to go! Join us for the second session of the
#HoliSoils
webinar series: How biochemistry may support microbiology? 📅 23 September, 11:00 – 11:45 CEST Open to researchers, policy-makers, & anyone interested in
#SoilHealth
,
#forests
, & climate resilience! ⬇️
holisoils.eu/holisoils-we...
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HoliSoils Webinar Series - How biochemistry may support microbiology? New tools and perspectives - HoliSoils
Join us on 23 September 2025 (12:00–12:45 EEST) for the second session of the HoliSoils webinar series, featuring Dr. Bartosz Adamczyk from the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke).
https://holisoils.eu/holisoils-webinar-series-how-biochemistry-may-support-microbiology-new-tools-and-perspectives/
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🎧Climate change, geopolitics & rapid tech advances suggest several future bioeconomy paths. Teppo Hujala
@uniuef.bsky.social
& Päivi Pelli (EFI) call on forest researchers to develop more systematic horizon scanning to better anticipate risks + seize opportunities.
biogateway.efi.int/horizon-scan...
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Horizon scanning in the bioeconomy: what’s next for forest research? - The EFI BioGateway
Explore the conversation between Teppo Hujala and Päivi Pelli on the future of forest research and horizon scanning.
https://biogateway.efi.int/horizon-scanning-in-the-bioeconomy-whats-next-for-forest-research/
about 2 months ago
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Our Annual Conference 2025 has started in Prague today with a Members’ Dialogue session. Today is such a great opportunity for our member organisations' representatives and staff members to meet up! More photos in comments!
about 2 months ago
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European Forest Institute
EFI Mediterranean Facility
about 2 months ago
🌿 Urban nature & human health on the spotlight at the Internazionale Festival of Journalism 🌿 In October,
@efieuropeanforest.bsky.social
Biocities Facility will join the festival in Ferrara to discuss health benefits of urban trees and green spaces! Find out more ⬇️
medforest.net/2025/09/12/e...
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EFI Biocities at the Internazionale Festival of Journalism in Ferrara - MedForest
EFI Biocities joins the Internazionale Festival of Journalism in Ferrara 2025 with a session on how urban nature improves human health, well-being and resilience.
https://medforest.net/2025/09/12/efi-biocities-at-the-internazionale-festival-of-journalism-in-ferrara/
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This
#ESPON
GILL project collects examples of planning documents by local authorities relevant to Green Infrastructures (GI). EFI is participating in the project. Read more ⬇️
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about 2 months ago
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EFI is seeking a Project Manager for West and Central Africa, based in Barcelona, Spain. The deadline for applications has been extended to 22 September 2025 23:59 CET. Check out the details for the open position:
careers.efi.int/o/project-ma...
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European Forest Institute - Project Manager for West and Central Africa
The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international organisation with 30 member countries and around 130 member organisations. EFI undertakes policy support and forest research at pan-European and
https://careers.efi.int/o/project-manager-africa
about 2 months ago
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EFI is assembling a leadership team to establish the International Forest Governance Hub and is currently seeking two Leaders to guide the Hub’s development and establish and oversee its governance and operations. Read more ⬇️ Note the closing date of 19 October 2025.
oxfordhr.com/jobs/leaders...
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Leadership Team - International Forest Governance Hub - European Forest Institute - Oxford HR
https://oxfordhr.com/jobs/leadership-team-international-forest-governance-hub/
about 2 months ago
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Have you noticed that our "Key questions on forests" has a new section on Forests and monitoring? Check it out here:
efi.int/forestquesti...
about 2 months ago
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We are seeking a Forest Governance Expert to join our Forest Governance team to support delivery of the FLEGT components in the programmes in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Apply by 3 October 2025 at 23.59 CET, using our online application form. All details ⬇️
careers.efi.int/o/forest-gov...
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European Forest Institute - Forest Governance Expert
The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international organisation with 30 member countries and around 130 member organisations. EFI undertakes policy support and forest research at pan-European and
https://careers.efi.int/o/forest-governance-expert
about 2 months ago
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European Forest Institute
International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO
about 2 months ago
📢Mark your calendars for the 🌳16th Canadian Urban Forestry Conference (CUFC)🌲 🗓️14-16 Oct 2026; 📍Quebec City, Canada to discuss and learn about innovative strategies, policies, technologies, research, and best management practices in urban forestry. 🔗
treecanada.ca/research-eng...
#ForestScience
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European Forest Institute
HoliSoils Project
about 2 months ago
This autumn, don't miss the
#HoliSoils
webinar series 🌱 This six-part series will explore cutting-edge approaches to
#SoilHealth
, monitoring,
#biodiversity
, peatlands & microbial processes, with expert presentations and space for discussion! Find out more & register ➡️
holisoils.eu/holisoils-la...
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HoliSoils launches webinar series in autumn - HoliSoils
HoliSoils is hosting an autumn webinar series addressing soils and climate. Sessions will highlight new approaches to monitoring, biodiversity, peatlands and microbial processes, with opportunities fo...
https://holisoils.eu/holisoils-launches-webinar-series-in-autumn/
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European Forest Institute
FORGENIUS
about 2 months ago
🌲🌱🧬 Climate
#resilience
begins at the
#genetic
level, but Forest Genetic Resources (FGR) are often overlooked! Dive into this
#FORGENIUS
policy brief to discover what tools can help us strengthen FGR conservation for
#ClimateResilience
➡️
www.forgenius.eu/fileadmin/We...
@colombewarin.bsky.social
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European Forest Institute
Arena for Journalism in Europe
about 2 months ago
🤔 Should we plant trees, or let nature take its course? 🌳 Climate Arena 2025's second session, 'Investigating nature restoration in
#Europe
', explores how to intervene (or not) to influence the future of our
#ecosystems
and
#biodiversity
continues to spark debate across the continent [1/3👇]
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European Forest Institute
Arena for Journalism in Europe
about 2 months ago
🇪🇺 The new EU Restoration Law means journalists need to be geared to critically look at local and national nature restoration efforts. [2/3👇] Join Rina Tsubaki of
@efieuropeanforest.bsky.social
,
@jonassimons.bsky.social
at KU Leuven and Arena's
@jelena-prtoric.bsky.social
to explore:
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Ever wondered what 100,000 trees can tell us about Europe’s forests?
#IntegrateNetwork
has an interactive map with data from 270+ marteloscope sites in 27 countries with insights ranging from big-picture patterns down to the details of a single tree. 👉
integratenetwork.org/2025/09/03/n...
about 2 months ago
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Traineeship Opportunity: EU Forest Governance A unique chance to work at the science–policy interface and support EU forest governance! Details and apply by 8 September👇
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European Forest Institute - Trainee, EU Forest Governance
The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international organisation with 30 member countries and around 130 member organisations. EFI undertakes forest research and policy support at pan-European and
https://careers.efi.int/o/trainee-eu-forest-governance
2 months ago
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Calling all city leaders and public institutions: this November4–6, we will be at Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, where over 850 cities and 25,000+ professionals will come together to collaborate, innovate, and shape better urban spaces. Be sure to join
#SCEWC25
!
www.smartcityexpo.com
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Smart City Expo World Congress | The Leading Smart Cities Event in Barcelona
Join Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, the world’s biggest event for smart cities. Discover top projects, connect with global leaders.
https://www.smartcityexpo.com/
2 months ago
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European Forest Institute
WSL Umweltforschung
2 months ago
#JobAlert
! Experience in leading
#research
groups and developing research projects? Are you proactive and do you have strong negotiation skills? We are looking for a new head of the
#ForestResources
and Management Research Unit:
apply.refline.ch/273855/1725/...
#ScienceJobs
#SustainableManagement
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European Forest Institute
Suomen ympäristökeskus - Finnish Environment Institute (Syke)
3 months ago
Would you like to learn about the sustainability transformation from the leading experts in the field? Syke and ten universities are offering public lectures as part of the Sopuli PhD course organised by SusTra Doctoral Education Pilot. Read more:
www.uef.fi/en/article/s...
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Sustainability transformations by the best experts – an open lecture series and doctoral course in the autumn
Online lectures will provide impactful insights into creating a sustainable life and society across various domains, including work, business, leadership,…
https://www.uef.fi/en/article/sustainability-transformations-by-the-best-experts-an-open-lecture-series-and-doctoral-course-in-the
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European Forest Institute
INTERCEDE project
3 months ago
What happens when forests are valued not just for timber, but for clean water, biodiversity, and climate resilience? 🍃💧🦌 WWF Bulgaria , runs a pilot model for Payments for Ecosystem Services shows how nature can be part of the economic equation. Full story:
intercede-project.eu/payments_fes...
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Payments for ecosystem services transform forest management
Pilot project in the Western Stara Planina region demonstrates how Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) can transform forest management
https://intercede-project.eu/payments_fes_bulgaria_pilot_project/
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European Forest Institute
EUFORGEN
3 months ago
🌲 Did you know
#EUFORGEN
hosts a collection of webinars on
#ForestGenetics
&
#Resilience
? 🌍 From stone pines facing pests to genetic diversity & ash dieback resistance, top experts share insights for sustainable
#ForestManagement
Explore all the recordings here 👉
www.euforgen.org/resources/we...
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European Forest Institute
WSL Umweltforschung
2 months ago
🦠
#PhDAlert
! MSc in
#Environmental
Sciences or a related field? Interested in
#Microbiology
and
#SoilScience
? Our
#Forest
and
#SoilEcology
group is offering a 4-year
#PhD
position in
#Soil
#Biogeochemistry
:
apply.refline.ch/273855/1760/...
#ScienceJobs
#globalchange
#radiocarbon
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