Our EFI-FPRN webinar on June 10, 2024 was a great success! This event marked the first in a series of EFI network webinars, so stay tuned for future announcements.

Key Highlights

• EFI Director, Robert Mavsar kicked-off our webinar with inspiring welcome remarks. He introduced our research networks, emphasizing our commitment to conducting research and providing policy support on forest-related issues.
• Dr. Mariana Melnykovych talked about “Seeing the Forest for the Trees: A Multi-actor Approach to Trigger Sustainable Forest Governance in Post-war Ukraine.” She highlighted the crucial role of social innovations in enabling participatory and inclusive decision-making processes.
• Dr. Zoran Poduška presented the “Traditional Intrapreneurial Concepts in the New Bioeconomy Business Model for State-Owned Forest Enterprises.” He emphasized how intrapreneurial models can drive technological and process innovations, benefiting both large corporations and SMEs across various sectors.
• Dr. Jitka Janová shared her insights on “Motivations behind Decision-making about Mixed Forests in the Czech Republic.” She highlighted the significant professional knowledge of forest managers while stressing the need for adaptive actions supported by appropriate legal measures.
• Dr. Bernhard Wolfslehner wrapped up the session and underscored the critical need for the forest sector to remain flexible and adaptive in addressing emerging demands.

Looking Ahead

We would like to thank EFI for their support in co-organizing this event. The success of the webinar underscores the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration in tackling the complex issues of forest bioeconomy governance and climate change. We at FPRN are optimistic about future events and initiatives that will build on the momentum generated by this webinar.

For those who missed the live event, you can check out this link to the recording.

Until next time! Make sure to stay connected with the EFI-Forest Policy Research Network.