How to integrate nature conservation and forest management in two days
Tweet Wrapping up the results of the InForMAr kick-off meeting By Johanna Strieck & Laura Nikinmaa European Forest Institute’s (EFI) Bonn office hosted a two-day’s workshop to kick off the project...
View ArticleCreating a sustainable and inclusive forest-based bioeconomy in Europe
Tweet New EFI study assesses the scientific evidence by Rach Colling The bioeconomy has mobilised significant investments in technology, research and innovation. New and innovative bio-products and...
View Article“We must act to halt and reverse the unsustainable use of nature” – Now
Tweet By Theresa Frei & Johanna Strieck “We must act to halt and reverse the unsustainable use of nature – or risk not only the future we want, but even the lives we currently lead”, says Sir...
View ArticleFSC und Greenpeace sind sich nicht grün
Tweet Ich finde, Greenpeace International und der Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) führen einen interessanten Dialog. Warum, werde ich im Folgenden ausführen: Am 28.3.2018 hat Greenpeace-International...
View ArticleCan forests be legal entities?
Tweet It seems obvious to most of us that specific species, animals, and plants, are protected by special laws and regulations. However, it is getting less natural when we talk about rivers, forests...
View ArticleForest Policy means Resilience – Wageningen Meeting
Tweet What do we mean when we talk about forest policy and governance? We also mean resilience. The Second International Forest Policy Meeting has presented it quite clearly. More than hundred...
View ArticleNeugier genügt im WDR 5 – Georg Winkel über den Wald in 100 Jahren
Tweet Was bedeutet Resilienz, wie sieht der Wald in 100 Jahren aus und wann ist ein Baum eigentlich so richtig alt? Diese und mehr Fragen beantwortete Georg Winkel Mitte Mai in einem Interview im WDR...
View ArticleWir brauchen einen klimastabileren Wald – und nicht nur klimaresistentere Bäume!
Tweet Gastbeitrag von Hans von der Goltz Der Wald muss für Eigentümer und Gesellschaft wirtschaftliche, ökologische und soziale Funktionen erfüllen. Wir brauchen einen stabilen Wald und seine...
View ArticleUrban Forest-Based Solutions for Resilient Cities
Tweet Planting trees is a longstanding traditional urban planning approach for improving liveability in cities. Dating back from the earliest urban societies such as the Roman Empire, urban planners...
View ArticleIntroduction to Sustainable Bioeconomy: An Online Course for Everyone
Tweet The bioeconomy is not simply a niche topic for experts. It concerns us all. There is no silver bullet that will solve all our societal and environmental problems. Just like with any ambitious...
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