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Around 40 per cent of Europe is covered by forests. The EU has pledged to plant three billion additional trees throughout its territories and become the first climate-neutral continent in its biodiversity strategy for 2030. But forest fires and consumer demand are challenging forestry optimism.
According to the MapMyTree website, an online tool of the European Environment Agency, only 22.6 million trees have been planted so far, with Belgium, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Spain and France leading the effort.
In its report, “The State of the World’s Forests 2024: Forest-sector innovations towards a more sustainable future”, FAO explores ways to scale up forest conservation, restoration and sustainable use through innovation.
Longer and larger forest fires are contributing to land surface warming, a major new study reveals. Summer 2024, marked by deadly wildfire episodes, was officially Europe’s warmest on record, and it’s getting worse.
The study, published in Nature, analysed over a decade of satellite data on wildfire events from 2003 to 2016 in northern temperate and boreal forests. Scientists found a widespread warming effect one year after the fire events.
This Special Report takes a closer look at the multi-layered policy dynamics facing Europe's forestry sector.-
Post-fire forest regeneration prevented by vicious cycle of rising temperatures, wildfires
Est. 4minLonger and larger forest fires are contributing to land surface warming, a major new study reveals. Summer 2024, marked by deadly wildfire episodes, was officially Europe’s warmest on record, and it’s getting worse.
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Commission’s forest monitoring proposals met with little enthusiasm, but states see potential
Est. 5minForest monitoring proposals by the European Commission have been received as having ‘potential but requiring significant improvements. Concerns are mounting about administrative burdens, confidentiality and costs.
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Innovate and maximise forest potential to fight food and climate challenges, says FAO
Est. 5minInnovation is essential for maximising the potential of forests and addressing global challenges, while paving the way towards a sustainable future for the forestry sector, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.
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Stumped! EU industries ‘gravely concerned’ over deforestation rules
Est. 4minTwenty-eight organisations representing EU primary producers and industries have urged a delay in the application of the EU's Deforestation Regulation. The European Commission does not intend to postpone implementation.
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Scholz increases pressure on Commission to delay deforestation law
Est. 5minGermany’s Olaf Scholz is the latest high-profile official and the first head of government to call on the European Union to postpone the European Union Deforestation Regulation. He said the regulation must be practicable.
Energy, Environment
Post-fire forest regeneration prevented by vicious cycle of rising temperatures, wildfires
01/10/2024
4 min. read
Energy, Environment
Commission’s forest monitoring proposals met with little enthusiasm, but states see potential
01/10/2024
4 min. read
Energy, Environment
Innovate and maximise forest potential to fight food and climate challenges, says FAO
01/10/2024
4 min. read
Energy, Environment
Stumped! EU industries ‘gravely concerned’ over deforestation rules
27/09/2024
4 min. read
Energy, Environment
Scholz increases pressure on Commission to delay deforestation law
27/09/2024
4 min. read
