Forests are crucial in sequestrating carbon and achieving the targets of the Paris Agreement. Yet, their “mitigation effect” is increasingly limited by the effects of climate change itself. See how researchers and EU projects are working to unleash their potential and break this vicious circle.
Companies in Europe are developing and manufacturing more and more products made of wood. The aim is to find renewable and sustainable alternatives to fossil-based feedstocks to help fight climate change. This is what emerges from a report published by the EU project BioMonitor. But there’s still a long way to go.
The push to establish an EU-wide bioeconomy is gaining momentum through key initiatives such as the European Union’s Green Deal. But it faces obstacles, not least the need to update the way data is processed and shared among member states.
The EU has heavily invested in projects to renature cities. After the European elections, a new executive will head the EU. What will happen to the NBS policy?
The English city is leaving behind its maritime past by introducing innovative green solutions into its urban spaces
Increasing the woody biomass supply sustainably, continuously and at acceptable prices is a huge challenge
Genomics is going to improve our understanding of the genetic make-up of pines
Reaching forest sustainability is a challenge that could benefit from recently developed modelling tools designed to assist policy makers in their decisions
More accurate data regarding the extent to which greenhouse gases stemming from human activity interplays with the balance of carbon stocks in Europe will soon be available to inform policies. But would that make a difference?
As global demand for timber certified as being sustainable is growing, European small forest owners are still reluctant to gain certification. But increasing economic advantages may shift their position.
Andrea Lazzeri, University of Pisa, Italy, is investigating biomass’ applications from forest-derived materials
Local renewable energy sources such as woodchips offer the advantage of being sustainable and reducing dependency on energy imports. Yet, they are best used for combined heat and power production
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