We live in an intricate, uncertain and changing environment with complex interlinked relationships between climate, ecosystems, society and economy. Forest issues are becoming cross-sectoral and the forestry agenda is increasingly connected to highly important political issues such as climate change, trade relations, good governance and poverty reduction. In this context, research-based information and knowledge should be one of the central pillars for sound forest policy formulation, implementation and evaluation.
EFI provides support for decision takers, policy makers and institutions, acting as the voice of European forest science and providing policy-relevant research and advice. Using its pool of experts and network of Associate Members, EFI contributes to the key policy processes which shape the forest sector and related ones. To achieve this, targeted partnerships, platforms and initiatives are required. Ongoing initiatives include ThinkForest - a European high-level forum on the future of forests - and work in support of the EU Forestry Strategy and FOREST EUROPE.
Since 2007, EFI has hosted the EU FLEGT Facility which supports the EU Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) process in developing countries, related to the implementation of the EU FLEGT Action Plan. EFI’s EU REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) Facility was established in December 2010 to provide effective support to the development and implementation of REDD+ policies in developing countries.
More information: Marc Palahí, Assistant Director for Policy Support (firstname.lastname@efi.int)
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