The 6th Mediterranean Forest Week in Lebanon hosted a discussion on the ‘best practices for monitoring and evaluation systems used in sustainable land management in Turkey’. Four presentations provided a superb insight to research, processes and developments in the field. Bahtiyar Kurt, Natural Resources and Biodiversity Cluster Lead...
“Biodiversity decline is causing a loss of 55 billion dollars a year,” said Mr. Mastrojeni while addressing the attendees of the “Biodiversity for resilience in the restoration of Mediterranean forests” parallel session at the VI Mediterranean Forest Week. The session discussed the shifting from the...
Did you know that forests act as water filters? Did you know that the forest can be a critical ingredient in achieving resilient cities? If you answered no, then bear with me as I show you that interactions among forests and other sectors are not...
What is Social Innovation? And how can it play a role in Mediterranean areas? Social Innovation (SI) is a process or concept that has significant potential for rejuvenating rural Mediterranean areas. It can contribute to reversing land abandonment, increase competitiveness, secure jobs and re-establishing services in...
Lebanon is home to 20% of the world’s biodiversity of which 25 000 species are plants. It is also home to many endemic species due the country's relief and climate. As we move higher in altitude towards the mountain tops, the temperature drops. If the...
The conservation and sustainable utilization of natural carbon sinks, together with REDD+, and a specific window clearly focused on forest landscape restoration (FLR) is the foundation for achieving nationally determined contributions for the Paris Agreement, suggests Nicolas Picard from Silva Mediterranea. At the 6th Mediterranean Forest...
What initiatives has the Mediterranean region established to mitigate and adapt to climate changes? Are these initiatives in line with global actions? Which tools are used in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to assess climate change? And what role Mediterranean forests play...
In a forest ecosystem exists several overlaying strata with its biotic and abiotic components. From the soil and the subsoil to the short bushes and shrubs, then to the trees with hanging vines, then to the upper canopies. Each layer is a world of its own...
Agenda Communication and social media boot camp 30-31 March 2019 | 09.00-17.00 Sixth Mediterranean Forest Week Crowne Plaza Hotel (Ile de France) Beirut, Lebanon A training workshop focused on effective communication and building social media skills Organized by the Forest Communicators Networks and FAO, the workshop will bepresented in two...
The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is hosting the Sixth edition of the Mediterranean Forest Week (VIth MWF) at the Grand Hills Hotel, Broumana, on 1-5 April 2019. The weeklong event brings together policy...