On 18 and 19 October, Forêt Modèle de Provence, with the support of the Mediterranean Model Forest Network, successfully organised its 9th edition of the Week-end du Chêne-Liège, featuring a local produce and craft market, exhibitions, conferences and numerous forest-related activities.

Forests are homes, climate regulators, and sources of food, water, and cultural value. But can they also drive an economic transformation that safeguards both livelihoods and the environment?

On Saturday, October 4th, 2025, Western Macedonia Model Forest organized the event «Forest for All: An Excursion of Awareness, Information & Forest Therapy», in collaboration with the Municipality of Velventos and with the support of the International and Mediterranean Model Forest Network.

The Istria Model Forest is a partner in the EU project SMURF – Sustainable Models for Small Forest Holdings, funded through the Horizon Europe programme. As explained by Istria Model Forest Programme Manager Ana Fornažar, the project brings together 26 partners, mainly forest owner associations from across Europe, and focuses on developing effective management models and value chains for small private forests. These forests represent a significant share of the total forest area in many regions, yet they are often overlooked in management systems, planning, and support structures. Also the Western Macedonia Model Forest is involved in the project, making it a networking opportunity within the Model Forest of the Mediterranean.

From 24 to 26 June 2025, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) hosted the 2nd Mediterranean Green Week in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, experts, youth leaders, and stakeholders from across the Euro-Mediterranean region. The event served as a platform to reaffirm a shared commitment to a just and inclusive green transition.