Preservation

Why We Need to Reinvent the Nature of Innovation

As humans, we created and achieved incredible things. We colonized every piece of land and…

A Brief History of Slow Food

Despite the hiccups of decision-making, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will take substantial steps in…

Brazilian Indigenous Communities Lead Environmental Preservation

Brazilian indigenous communities have historically resisted invaders and teach how to preserve the environment. With…

Mediterranean Forests Are Facing the Unknown

While Mediterranean forests play a vital role in the livelihoods of Mediterranean communities, they are…

The EU Green Deal, Biodiversity and Forests: Ingredients for Success

Our future relies on sustainably managed, resilient forests. The EU Green Deal is an opportunity…

The City-Forest Nexus

Growing Cities, Building Forests Walking the streets of most global cities today, things seem to…

#wood4climate

Europe is moving towards better and greater climate action on forests inside and outside the…

Money Can Grow on Trees

Money doesn’t really grow on trees—but one German company, Forest Finance, offers something similar: sustainable…

Forests Simply Provide Better Health

Forests are essential to people and the planet. 72% of Europeans live in a city…

Doñana: A Story of Destruction and Hope

Flamingos soaring over shimmering water. The hum of crickets in the scorching heat of an…

Under Threat: Europe’s Old-Growth Forests

On 21 March people worldwide celebrate the UN International Day of Forests (#IntForestDay). Forests are…

Governance of Europe’s Waters

The European Water Framework Directive is a successful – although imperfect – model for international…

The Rhone and the Power of Its Waters

Managing and protecting a great European river. The Rhone, like all great rivers, brings risks…

Mare Nostrum

The history and culture of the Mediterranean region are intimately linked to water. To ensure…
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