The Mediterranean basin is the world’s second-largest biodiversity hotspot, yet 16 percent of its forest species are threatened with extinction, in part due to prolonged drought, extreme heat waves and wildfires. The Flagship Restoring Mediterranean Forests, spearheaded by Silva Mediterranea , represents a substantial endeavor to address the degradation of forest ecosystems in one of the planet's most crucial biodiversity hotspots. Focusing on proactive forest management, the initiative aims to prevent wildfires and restore degraded habitats. Already, around 2 million hectares have been restored since 2017, with plans to restore 8 million by 2030, creating 50 000 green jobs in the process.  

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Collection of effective good practices for post-fire restoration in the Mediterranean will provide a knowledge-sharing and learning opportunity for all stakeholders dealing with wildfire management in the region, showcasing all effective practices of post-fire restoration being used in the Mediterranean that can be replicated in different areas of the region and will set the basis for a regional momentum for collaboration on post-fire restoration. The activities of collecting good practices are developed with national counterparts and local communities, involving all relevant stakeholders, including youth and women, in the knowledge generation and learning process.