ForestPaths Project

Did you know that forests absorb ~10% of emissions every year in the EU? 🌳 🌲 However, recently these natural carbon sinks are under threat from increasing demand for wood and intensifying wildfires. 🪓 🔥 To harness the power of forests in the fight against climate change, #EU research programme #HorizonEurope is funding the Forest NavigatorEU project coordinated by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). Through a clear science-for-policy approach, the project aims to 📉 model forest pathways to net-zero 🤝 bring together policymakers and experts 🛠️create a policy toolbox for rapid climate action Read the project story here 👉 https://europa.eu/!hT9yrh #HorizonEU #Climate #EU #ClimateChange #netzero EU Science, Research and Innovation | EU Environment and Climate | Paloma Aba Garrote | Dr. André (Mahdi) Nakhavali | Fulvio Di Fulvio

🌍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 🌳 Forests are vital ecosystems that combat climate change, preserve biodiversity, and sustain livelihoods. As we navigate global challenges, it’s essential to reflect on past conservation efforts and embrace innovative approaches to ensure a sustainable future. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: 🌿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀: Combining environmental, social, and economic strategies for effective forest conservation. 🌳 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Strengthening ecosystem resilience by reintroducing native species and enhancing carbon sequestration. 💡 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Utilizing remote sensing and modeling tools to revolutionize forest monitoring and management. 🌐𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Collaborating across borders to address deforestation and biodiversity loss. Learn how future conservation efforts can prioritize biodiversity, climate resilience, and community engagement while integrating cutting-edge solutions. Read the full article to explore how Ecobal is contributing to a sustainable future. 👉𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹.𝗲𝘂 #ForestConservation #Biodiversity #Sustainability #Ecobal #FutureOfForests

🌳 Exciting News! 🌳 We are thrilled to announce our upcoming #forestnavigator session at European Geosciences Union (EGU) (EGU25), titled "Advances in Forest System Modelling: Enhancing Insights into Structural Dynamics, Soil Carbon Cycling, and Natural Disturbances for Informing Future Management Strategies". This session, organized in collaboration with Dr. André (Mahdi) Nakhavali, Fulvio Di Fulvio, Melania Michetti, Daniela Dalmonech and Manfred Lexer, will cover several key topics: Advancements in Forest System Modelling: Presentations on new models or significant improvements in existing models, that help predict and analyse forest growth, structural dynamics, C sequestration in biomass and soils, and ecosystem resilience. This includes models that integrate hydrological, meteorological, and biological processes.   Innovative Monitoring Techniques: Studies showcasing novel observational technologies or methodologies, including remote sensing, isotopic tracing, or ground-based monitoring systems that provide new insights into forest mortality, growth patterns, and C cycling.   Impact of Natural Disturbances: Research on how wildfires, insect’s outbreaks, pathogens/disease, droughts, and severe wind events alter forest structure, soil C stocks, and overall ecosystem functions. Contributions may include forward-looking information, post-disturbance recovery processes, disturbance modelling, and strategies for disturbance mitigation and adaptation.   Cross-Scale Integration: Contributions that demonstrate the integration of innovative integrations of data and models across different spatial and temporal scales to understand forest biomass and soil dynamics comprehensively.   Implications for future Management Strategies: Insights into how advanced modelling and monitoring approaches can shape policy development, offer a range of adaptation strategies, and inform management practices to enhance forest resilience and C retention. We invite you to share this information and promote the open session within your network. Our session is now accepting abstracts for oral and poster presentations. The abstract submission deadline is 15 January 2025, 13:00 CET. Let's work together to advance our understanding and management of forest ecosystems! 🌲🌍 #EGU25 #ForestModelling #EnvironmentalScience #ClimateChange #Sustainability

“Restoration practitioners should prioritize protective management of regenerated species and sustainable harvesting as management objectives to enhance the potential for biodiversity recovery under active restoration,” says Aleeje Alfred, speaker of the upcoming #ForestRestorationTalk. In this webinar, he will share with us experience from the Ethiopia case study.    Interested in learning more? Join us on 11th December to explore forest restoration good practice and their far-reaching local and global impacts.    Don’t miss out the last Forest Restoration Talk of this year!     Register here: https://lnkd.in/d5rytmY9

🌱Today we celebrate World Soil Day! #WorldSoilDay, observed every 5th of December, reminds us of the critical role healthy soils play in sustaining life on Earth. Healthy soils are essential for thriving ecosystems, food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Watch our video in celebration of this year’s World Soil Day.