Our Mission
Preserve, valorise, transmit: AIFM at the heart of action for Mediterranean forests.
AIFM (International Association for Mediterranean Forests), founded in 1996, is the place where Mediterranean people are building the future of their forests. We weave the links between players in 25 countries to preserve this exceptional heritage.
Our ongoing actions for Mediterranean forests
PROJECT
Interreg Euro-MED StategyMedFor
The aim of the StrategyMedFor project is to develop a Sustainable Management Strategy for Mediterranean Forests, targeted at each forest type and adapted to foreseeable climate scenarios, thus contributing to their restoration and conservation.
The project is scheduled to run for 2.5 years, from January 2024 to September 2026.
PROJECT
RESCOM
The RESCOM project: ‘Strengthening the resilience of ecosystems in the Mediterranean’ began in the second half of 2023 and will continue until 2027.
The aim of the project is to promote the conservation and sustainable management of coastal, marine and island areas, as well as wetlands and forests, and to help preserve this exceptional biodiversity for the benefit of present and future communities.
It is being implemented by the Mediterranean Consortium for Biodiversity (CMB) in partnership with the beneficiary countries.
PROJECT
INTEGRADIV
The INTEGRADIV project: “Effective conservation of Mediterranean forests: an integrated assessment of drivers and vulnerability of multi-taxon, multi-faceted and multi-scale biodiversity patterns”, is part of the BIODIVERSA+ programme.
The project aims to achieve a better understanding of forest ecosystems in the Mediterranean biome in Europe and to propose effective protection actions, which represents an extremely important societal challenge in the face of global change in this area.
The project is planned for 3 years, from March 2023 to March 2026.
PROJECT
MEDITERRANEAN FOREST WEEKS
The Mediterranean Forest Weeks (MFW) were conceived as a common platform for regional cooperation on Mediterranean forests, aiming to improve the dialogue between the research community, policy makers and stakeholders, as well as to communicate to the international community and society at large the importance of Mediterranean forests and the challenges affecting them.
Seven editions have already taken place, on the different shores of the Mediterranean. A “Short History of the Mediterranean Forest Weeks” was published after the 5th edition in Agadir.
AIFM
International Association for Mediterranean Forests
AIFM brings together a community of enthusiasts with a common goal: to protect Mediterranean forests.
Our network, which spans the entire Mediterranean basin, brings together scientists, forest managers, associations, institutions and committed citizens.
Together, we share our knowledge and experience to meet today’s environmental challenges.
Pilot actions
We are conducting pilot actions to preserve and sustainably manage the 75 million hectares of Mediterranean woodland.
Cooperation projects
We lead a community of public, private and scientific players through cooperation projects and the dissemination of know-how.
Raising awareness
We educate the general public and younger generations about the challenges of sustainable management of Mediterranean forests.
Pilot actions
We are conducting pilot actions to preserve and sustainably manage the 75 million hectares of Mediterranean woodland.
Cooperation projects
We lead a community of public, private and scientific players through cooperation projects and the dissemination of know-how.
Raising awareness
We educate the general public and younger generations about the challenges of sustainable management of Mediterranean forests.
L’AIFM réunit une communauté de passionnés autour d’un objectif commun : protéger les forêts méditerranéennes.
Notre réseau, qui s’étend sur l’ensemble du bassin méditerranéen, rassemble des scientifiques, des gestionnaires forestiers, des associations, des institutions et des citoyens engagés.
Ensemble, nous partageons nos connaissances et nos expériences pour faire face aux défis environnementaux actuels.
Actions pilotes
Nous menons des actions pilotes pour préserver et durablement gérer les 75 millions d’ hectares d’espaces forestiers méditerranéens.
Projets de coopération
Nous animons un communauté d’acteurs publics, privés, scientifiques par des projets de coopération et par la diffusion des savoir-faire.
Sensibilisation
Nous sensibilisons le grand public et les jeunes générations sur les enjeux de la gestion durable des forêts méditerranéennes.
AIFM as seen by its partners
Committing to Mediterranean forests with AIFM
AIFM needs your help to continue its mission to protect and enhance Mediterranean forests. Whether you’re passionate about nature, concerned about the environment or simply want to make a difference, AIFM offers many ways for you to get involved in helping to preserve these unique ecosystems.
By joining AIFM, you can play a practical part in the association’s activities and have your say at our general meetings, where experts and enthusiasts of Mediterranean forests can meet and exchange views.
You can also support us by making a donation to the association. As well as helping us to protect and promote Mediterranean forests, your donation will entitle you to a 66% tax reduction, up to 20% of taxable income.
Donations made as a legal entity (e.g. a company) are eligible for a 60% reduction, up to a limit of 5% of the company’s turnover (excluding VAT) for the current financial year.
AIFM needs your help to continue its mission to protect and enhance Mediterranean forests. Whether you’re passionate about nature, concerned about the environment or simply want to make a difference, AIFM offers many ways for you to get involved in helping to preserve these unique ecosystems.
By joining AIFM, you can play a practical part in the association’s activities and have your say at our general meetings, where experts and enthusiasts of Mediterranean forests can meet and exchange views.
You can also support us by making a donation to the association. As well as helping us to protect and promote Mediterranean forests, your donation will entitle you to a 66% tax reduction, up to 20% of taxable income.
Donations made as a legal entity (e.g. a company) are eligible for a 60% reduction, up to a limit of 5% of the company’s turnover (excluding VAT) for the current financial year.
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