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Connecting knowledge and action

We bring science, policy, practice and society together to co-create solutions for forests, people and the planet.

Our topics in focus

Resilient forests

We focus on strengthening the adaptability and long-term resilience of forest landscapes.

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Sustainable economy

We advance smart and circular forest-based solutions that support prosperity while safeguarding ecosystems.

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Inclusive governance

We support fair, transparent, and adaptive forest governance across sectors, regions, and levels.

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Co-created solutions

We build trust and solutions through dialogue, mutual learning, and collaboration between science, policy, and society.

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Forests and people

We believe forests have a vital role in culture, livelihoods, health, wellbeing, and community development.

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Cities

We highlight the importance of urban and peri-urban forests and trees for healthier, greener, and more resilient cities.

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Klub Boks

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Upcoming events

Event

Young Leadership Programme 2026

Centred on futures thinking and innovation, YLP 2026 combines expert-led discussions with capacity-building activities to strengthen leadership.

24 August 2026 – 28 August 2026

  • Co-created solutions
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Conference

EFI 2026 Annual Conference

EFI 2026 Annual Conference will take place on 16-18 September in Växjö, Sweden. Conference will be organised together with our member organization…

16 September 2026 – 18 September 2026

Photo credit: Växjö Municipality
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Explainers

Explainer

What is forest resilience?

Forest resilience is the ability of forests and society to recover and adapt to environmental, climatic and societal changes.

  • Resilient forests
Hierarchy of commonly used resilience concepts. Modified from Nikinmaa et al. 2020.
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Discover our networks

Mediterranean

The EFIMED network connects forest researchers, practitioners, policymakers and entrepreneurs from across the Mediterranean.

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Biocities

Our network connects researchers, experts and policymakers to make cities more sustainable and resilient.

Buildings and forest

Bioregions

The Bioregions Facility is a knowledge-led platform dedicated to accelerating the development of a sustainable European bioeconomy.

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Explore our projects

Project

CircHive

A Horizon Europe project that helps businesses and the public sector recognise, measure and report on the value of nature.

  • Sustainable economy
Project

EUDR Community of Practice

We facilitate the EUDR CoP, a public-private partnership supporting the transition to legal and deforestation-free value chains.

  • Inclusive governance
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Project

INTERCEDE

Incentivising future forest ecosystem services and incomes in Europe

  • Sustainable economy
Project

Thai Smallholder Rubber Project

We support smallholder rubber producers in Thailand to improve agricultural and environmental practices and strengthen value‑chain management.

  • Inclusive governance
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Our work beyond Europe

Discover how EFI supports sustainable land‑use and responsible commodities around the world.

Explore our global work