The European Climate Law mandates the European Union’s climate neutrality objectives by 2050, aligning with the European Green Deal and interim greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets. The Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sectors play a crucial role due to their dual fun...
The main objective of this report is to provide the European Commission with additional information on PFES in EU MS and on the role of these schemes in driving sustainable forest management practices. Building on the Commission guidance on PFES, alongside a literature review and case study-base...
The objectives of the 3 Billion Trees Pledge must align with national and regional conservation strategies to ensure coherence. Inconsistent implementation of EU forest and biodiversity strategies at Member State level creates discrepancies, while data collection and monitoring inconsistencies h...
This newsletter will keep you informed about how we are working to monitor and protect forests, both in Europe and around the world. The EU Forest Observatory is part of the European Union’s efforts to respond to deforestation and forest degradation. By using satellite data, in-situ measurements...
The blueprint approach posits that institutions have intrinsic effects across contexts, regardless of differences in norms or power dynamics. This approach is particularly prevalent in conservation initiatives, assuming that a universal set of strategies will benefit forest ecosystems. A signifi...
