The 8th Mediterranean Forest Week will be hosted in the breathtaking Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site in Barcelona, a UNESCO World Heritage location recognized for its architectural brilliance and lush green surroundings. This prestigious event brings together forestry experts, policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to address the pressing environmental issues affecting the Mediterranean region. The event provides the perfect scenery for vital discussions on forest resilience, agroforestry, and solutions to climate hazards.
ResAlliance at the Policy Forum on Landscape Resilience
One of the key highlights of the 8th Mediterranean Forest Week is the ResAlliance project. ResAlliance will feature in two significant side events during the week.
The first is a policy forum on landscape resilience, hosted by CIFOR-ICRAF, EFI, and CTFC. This session is designed for policymakers, public authorities, and public bodies who are focused on improving the resilience of landscapes in their regions. Through an interactive discussion, the event will highlight the critical barriers and knowledge gaps that hinder the implementation of effective climate resilience strategies. The LandNet network, formed through ResAlliance, will bring together stakeholders from forestry, agriculture, research, and media to share experiences and ideas. Participants will also contribute insights that will shape the ResAlliance project’s solutions, which are expected to be unveiled by the end of 2025.
Dissemination of Knowledge Materials: A Key Focus of ResAlliance
The second major side event featuring the ResAlliance project focuses on the dissemination and exploitation of knowledge materials. Climate change is causing increasingly frequent and severe extreme weather events, which disproportionately affect regions like the Mediterranean that are warming 20% faster than the global average. These changes have devastating effects on forestry, agriculture, and overall landscape health.
During this session, the ResAlliance project will showcase practical knowledge materials aimed at helping stakeholders implement solutions to build landscape resilience. An interactive discussion will follow, where participants can engage with the panel and share their own experiences on mitigating the impact of climate hazards. The goal is to foster collaborative efforts to accelerate the implementation of these much-needed solutions in agroforestry and other sectors across the Mediterranean.
ResAlliance’s Role in Mediterranean Landscape Resilience
The ResAlliance project’s involvement in the 8th Mediterranean Forest Week underscores its commitment to addressing the impacts of climate change on Mediterranean landscapes. By engaging with a diverse group of stakeholders and presenting solutions to climate hazards, ResAlliance aims to drive meaningful change in forestry and agroforestry practices across the region.
If you want to be part of the ResAlliance community, have access to unique features such as dedicated forums and online courses, discover solutions to the major climate hazards that affect the agroforestry sector in the mediterranean region, join the LandNet!