6 August 2008 -
From 12 to 15 May a workshop on Prevention and regional cooperation regarding forest fires in the Mediterranean region took place in Sabaudia, Italy. The workshop was organized by FAO, the European Commission and the Corpo Forestale dello Stato, Italy. Forty seven persons from fifteen member countries of Silva Mediterranea, as well as the Global Fire Monitoring Centre, the European Commision and FAO participated. The report contains a brief description of the sessions as well as the final recomendations with emphasis for more support to fire prevention. [ more...]
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16 July 2008 -
With global concern growing over deforestation, loss of carbon stored in forests and the role of forests in climate change, the spotlight has been turned on forest monitoring in a bid to safeguard forests and monitor emissions from deforestation. [ more...]
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14 July 2008 -
The EFW celebrates the contribution of European forests in mitigating climate change, providing wood and renewable energy, securing the supply of fresh water and protecting the environment. During the week of 20-24 October, FAO will host the Rome segment of the EFW, organized with the European Commission, the Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. The EFW will feature a series of events by partners, including countries, private sector, academia, land owners and ngos. In conjunction, a high-profile European Union presidency event will be held in Brussels and a number of national events will be held throughout participating European countries. [ more...]
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