Deeper discussions on conservation, species loss, ecosystem services/nature’s contribution to people, nature-based solutions, restoration measures, climate, land use, health, economic incentives, food security, and pollution took place at the Swedish Biodiversity Symposium held 21–23 October 2025.
Experts and local youth are teaming up to pilot inspiring, nature-based solutions. This project brings together practitioners, policymakers, academics and local communities to co-create a lasting impact across Europe and beyond.
At the 2025 IFLA Europe General Assembly in Brussels, the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA Europe) honoured ICLEI Europe with its annual award, recognising the organisation’s leadership in driving the transition from grey to green infrastructure across European cities.
A study, led by CLIMB-FOREST researcher Susanne Suvanto and published in the Earth’s Future journal, quantifies variation in the forest harvesting regimes in terms of frequency and intensity of harvest events.
In CLIMB-FOREST, we’re analysing the latest research and forestry data to map and produce advanced models of Europe’s forests. We’ll be producing practical outputs and proposing alternatives for forest management. Our models will help to reveal forest management options that ensure Europe's forests help to mitigate climate change, are resilient and support people and nature.
At the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025, NetworkNature convened experts and practitioners to chart pathways towards stronger, scalable NbS investment. Over 80 participants from across the globe joined the NetworkNature session to explore how to accelerate financing for Nature-based Solutions (NbS). Read the Guide to NBS Finance Landscape in Europe to learn more.
At the launch of the European Environment Agency’s new report Europe’s Environment 2025 – What does it mean for Europe? (2 October, Brussels), speakers highlighted the stark reality that 80% of EU ecosystems are in poor or bad condition, with consequences for health, security, and economic resilience.
“With passionate people working at the crossroads of Nature-based Solutions, policy, and community engagement, the consortium is piloting solutions that can be an inspiration across Europe and beyond.”
-Isabel Feirrera, Principal Investigator TRANS-lighthouses
On October 2, 2025, an interagency meeting titled “Current Challenges of the Wood Processing Sector and the Impact of Timber Harvesting Levels on Industry Development” was held at the Ukrainian National Forestry University.
