Forest in Costarica

Adaptation to Climate Change in Mediterranean Forest Conservation and Management, April 2008

How can we increase forest and social resilience to major disturbances, such as large scale fires, which are exacerbated by climate change in the Mediterranean region?  This will be the topic of conversation at a workshop to be held in Athens from the 14-17 April, 2008.  

02 Mar 2008 | Event

Economic value of groundwater and biodiversity in European forests

This study on the economic value of groundwater related ecosystem services of European forests includes an overview of payments for groundwater and its corresponding effects on biodiversity conservation. It analyses the ownership and financial compensation structure for the ecosystem services provided by groundwater resources in European forests and develops a suitable mechanism for establishing the economic value for the ecosystem services provided by groundwater. 

22 Feb 2008 | Project description