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🌲 Mediterranean Forest Week (MFW) is here! 🌲 Join us this Thursday for an interactive session where top experts will explore sustainable solutions to safeguard the rich biodiversity of Mediterranean forests. Dive deep into the current challenges, gaps and innovative frameworks designed to build a resilient future using #newtechnologies and spatial #data. Session Highlights: 🏞️ Gain a comprehensive understanding of #Mediterranean forest ecosystems 📚 Address gaps in #sustainable management practices 🌱 Explore #StrategyMedFor's proposed framework Speakers: 🗣️ Alain Chaudron | Association Internationale des Forêts Méditerranéennes 🗣️ Gavriil Xanthopoulos & Dany Ghosn | CIHEAM-Chania 🗣️ Dania Abdul Malak | ETC-UMA 🗣️ Annemarie Bastrup-Birk | University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet) 📅 7th Nov | 16:30h | Room 2 (first floor) | Barcelona, Spain 🔗Find more information about this event and others on our website: https://lnkd.in/dtukV6TK #Forest #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #NewTechForForests #8MFW

🌱A thriving future for Mediterranean forests!🌱 Based on cutting-edge technology, in-depth research, and collaborative partnership, the #InterregEuroMED StrategyMedFor project aims to contribute to Mediterranean forest restoration, conservation and adaptation to foreseeable climate scenarios. 📖Dive into our interactive #storymap to learn more! https://lnkd.in/d6NKy-kV 🗓️ Don't miss our side event at the Mediterranean Forest Week (MFW) (Nov 7 | 16:30h | Room 2)! https://lnkd.in/dtukV6TK #8MFW #Mediterranean #Forest #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #NewTechForForests #ArcGIS

🌱A thriving future for Mediterranean forests!🌱 Based on cutting-edge technology, in-depth research, and collaborative partnership, the #InterregEuroMED StrategyMedFor project aims to contribute to Mediterranean forest restoration, conservation and adaptation to foreseeable climate scenarios. 📖Dive into our interactive #storymap to learn more! https://lnkd.in/d6NKy-kV 🗓️ Don't miss our side event at the Mediterranean Forest Week (MFW) (Nov 7 | 16:30h | Room 2)! https://lnkd.in/dtukV6TK #8MFW #Mediterranean #Forest #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #NewTechForForests #ArcGIS

🌍 Highlights from the EIONET Annual Communication Group Meeting at the University of Málaga! 🌿 On October 24-25, 2024, the European Topic Centre on Spatial Analysis and Synthesis of the University of Málaga (ETC-UMA) hosted representatives from the European Environment Agency (EEA), National Institutions across 38 countries, the European Commission, the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITERD), and our partners at the European Topic Centre on Data Integration and Digitalisation (ETC-DI). This encounter, closely organised with EEA and the MITERD, served as a vital platform for tackling our shared challenges in environmental communication throughout Europe. We explored innovative strategies to enhance outreach, shared best practices, and examined cutting-edge technologies that can transform our communication efforts. #ETCDI ´s work was highlighted at the marketplace organized by ETC-UMA and the Austrian Environment Agency, that showcased novel digital tools designed to present data transparently and interactively. Such tools empower diverse stakeholders to engage effectively with the information. Our discussions stirred fresh ideas, identified critical needs, and underscored the importance of collaboration in driving impactful communication of knowledge and data for a variety of stakeholders. The participants also enjoyed a site visit to Monte de Gibralfaro, where we discussed the importance of urban biodiversity and recreational spaces. During this visit, ETC-UMA presented the Econecta Gibralfaro project, implemented in partnership with the Municipality of Málaga, reaffirming our commitment to protecting urban green spaces. 🌳 🐿 🦎 This two-day encounter was a significant step forward in our mission to promote clearer and more effective environmental communication across Europe. Universidad de Málaga #ETCUMA #ETCDI Umweltbundesamt - Environment Agency Austria #NILU #EIONET #EEA EEA - European Topic Centres Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico #EnvironmentalCommunication #Collaboration #Innovation #Sustainability #Networking #Innovation #EnvironmentalData #Málaga2024 Fundación Biodiversidad Ayuntamiento de Málaga

Euro-Med countries are attending #COP16 in #Cali this week to discuss progress towards UN Biodiversity Global Biodiversity Framework targets. 🌳StrategyMedFor aims at supporting their work on #forests by:   📚Addressing knowledge gaps 🗺️Using #satellite data, #GIS, and #climate modeling 🍂Guide forest protection & restoration 👥Empower local communities 🐜Preserve #biodiversity in the #Mediterranean 🔗Learn more about StrategyMedFor: https://lnkd.in/dHpE9g9F 🔗Learn more about CBD COP16: https://lnkd.in/dAtxN-aE 📅Or join us for our side event at The Mediterranean Forest Week! 7th Nov | 16:30h | Room 2 (first floor) | Barcelona, Spain Interreg Euro-MED Programme Interreg Euro-MED Natural Heritage #COP16Colombia #MediterraneanForests #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NewTechForForests #8MFW #Governance4Nature

🌍 EIONET Annual Meeting 2024: Communicating Common Challenges through Local Stories We are excited to announce that the European Environment Information and Observation Network (EIONET) is holding its Annual Communication Group Meeting on October 24-25, 2024 at the University of Málaga, Spain. This event brings together partners from across the EIONET network, including national institutions from 38 countries, the European Environment Agency (EEA), and Members from the European Topic Centre on Data Integration and Digitalisation (ETC-DI) and other ETCs. This year's meeting will spotlight enhancing communication strategies, sharing good practices, and exploring new technologies in environmental communication. Participants will engage in interactive sessions, including a "marketplace" for idea exchange, designed to foster effective and transparent communication with diverse audiences. The ETC-UMA team at the University of Málaga and the Austrian Environment Agency are excited to join the upcoming meeting as partners of ETC-DI. They will share their insights on how innovative digital tools can transform public engagement, harnessing data and evidence to tackle pressing environmental challenges. 📅 Event Details: Date: October 24-25, 2024 Location: Rectorado, University of Málaga Participants: Representatives from EEA, National Focal Points, environmental communication experts, and ETCs This meeting is a unique opportunity to strengthen collaboration within EIONET and advance our mission to promote clearer and more effective environmental communication across Europe. #EIONET #EnvironmentalCommunication #EEA #ETCDI Universidad de Málaga #ETCUMA Umweltbundesamt - Environment Agency Austria #Networking #Innovation #EnvironmentalData #Málaga2024

🌍 Join us at the Mediterranean Forest Week (MFW) to explore StrategyMedFor preliminary outcomes   📊Proposed #criteria and #indicators 🧵 Tailored to the #Mediterranean 📡 Using #newtechnologies and #data 🍄 Focused on #biodiversity and #climatechange 🗨️ Based on lessons learned in the #field 🗣️ Speakers from Association Internationale des Forêts Méditerranéennes (AIFM), the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (CIHEAM Chania), European Topic Center on Spatial Analysis and Synthesis - University of Málaga (ETC-UMA), University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet)   📅 7th Nov | 16:30h | Room 2 (first floor) | Barcelona, Spain Don’t miss this opportunity to play a crucial role in the #sustainable #management of #medforests, and engage with fellow professionals! https://lnkd.in/d2p55A_Q #SaveTheMed #MediterraneanForests #ClimateAction #NewTechForForests #8MFW #Mediterranean #Forest #Biodiversity #SM4 #SMed4 #8MFW #InterregEuroMED #Interreg #naturalheritagemission #Governance4Nature StrategyMedFor Interreg Euro-MED Programme Interreg Euro-MED Natural Heritage

📣 We’re excited to announce the official kickoff of the BLUE CONNECT project, happening from September 30th to October 2nd in Berlin, Germany! 🌊 This innovative initiative unites local communities, MPA managers, and authorities from 12 demonstration sites to co-create a holistic plan for safeguarding marine ecosystems. By fostering inclusive stakeholder cooperation and citizen science, BLUE CONNECT empowers communities to take an active role in marine conservation and restoration efforts. Let’s build a future where our seas are thriving and protected! #MarineConservation #BLUECONNECT #BerlinKickoff #MPAs #OceanProtection 

🌳 Mediterranean forests are under severe threat from climate change, despite recent increases in forest cover. The Mediterranean basin is the second most affected region globally, and the growing impacts on forest ecosystems will have far-reaching consequences for local communities' livelihoods. 🌍 #StrategyMedFor initiative, led by ETC-UMA, launched in January 2024, aims to develop a 10-year Strategy for the Sustainable Management of Mediterranean Forests (SSMMF) to enhance biodiversity restoration and climate resilience. 🔑 Key insights from our recent workshop in Greece : • Traditional tools like agroforestry, prescribed burning, and rotational grazing are essential for sustainable forest management, particularly in reducing the risk of forest fires. • Engaging the business sector is crucial for long-term success in implementing sustainable forestry practices. • Local tree nurseries with native seedlings play a vital role in restoration efforts and must receive continued investment to maintain biodiversity. • Restoration strategies should be site-specific and context-driven, ensuring targeted and effective outcomes. • The IBP - Index of Biodiversity Potential - is an effective tool for assessing biodiversity health worth being integrated into Mediterranean forest management practices. The field visit to Samaria National Park underscored the importance of hands-on implementation and institutional collaboration. While there is still much to be done, this workshop has built a strong foundation for future progress. 🌱 #Forestry #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Biodiversity #MediterraneanForests #Conservation #Resilience ETC-UMA, CIHEAM - MAI CHANIA Conference Center, Istituto Oikos , Association Internationale des Forêts Méditerranéennes #Medforval, #UniversiyOfSarajevo , CNPF - Centre national de la propriété forestière, #NationalParkGalicica, StrategyMedFor, Interreg Euro-MED Programme, #NaturalHeritageMission, #naturerestoration, #interregeuromed #Forestry #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Biodiversity #MediterraneanForests #Conservation

🌊📊 We’re excited to announce the publication of the new report "Mapping the Impact of Blue Tourism in the Mediterranean: Vulnerability Assessment of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems."     Produced by IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation with our support within the framework of the Blue Tourism Initiative, this report uncovers how tourism impacts our precious Mediterranean biodiversity and what we can do to protect it.    Key recommendations emerging from the report:  🔹 We need more detailed information on local tourism activities to overcome data gaps  🔹 Limited data in non-EU countries affects pressure assessments  🔹 Increasing protected areas and establishing effective management measures in non-EU regions is needed  🔹 Implement Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) to balance environmental, economic, and social goals  🔹 Adopt best practices like improved anchoring techniques, eco-mooring systems, and better tourism management strategies  🔹 Support Mediterranean networks and conservation programs focused on species and habitat protection Explore our report to understand the impacts of maritime traffic and how we can better protect these vital marine species.    #bluetourism #Mediterranean https://lnkd.in/dv2EnDqr