Enhancing Europe’s Natural Carbon Sinks through Sustainable Forest Management
Photo circle Informa Forests
Photo circle Informa Forests
Photo circle Informa Forests

Our mission is to provide clear insights from science to develop Sustainable Forest Management practices that enhance carbon sequestration while protecting biodiversity, ensuring the supply of sustainable forest products and providing other ecosystem services under future climate change scenarios. We pair up technological tools such as satellite imagery, data mining, and climate and ecosystem modelling with participatory approaches to bridge the gap between stakeholders working in the field, science, policy, carbon markets and society in general. INFORMA is funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme.

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Spain
Belgium
Austria
Romania
Finland

Case studies

INFORMA’s case studies were selected as practical examples of the diverse and complementary Forest Management Units in Europe. They represent the five major biogeographical regions in the continent, corresponding to 96% of the EU territory and 94% of its forests.

Our Partners

INFORMA’s partner organisations range from the academic and research fields to the private sector and international organisations.

News and Events

From Science to Impact: Key Results from INFORMA’s Final Meeting in Valencia

From Science to Impact: Key Results from INFORMA’s Final Meeting in Valencia

Jun 3, 2026

On 2 June 2026, the INFORMA project partners gathered at the premises of the Politechnic University of Valencia for our Final General Meeting, marking a major…

Bringing the Index for Biodiversity Potential (IBP) to Belgium

Bringing the Index for Biodiversity Potential (IBP) to Belgium

May 18, 2026

By Yannick De Win. INFORMA facilitated the introduction of Index for Biodiversity Potential (IBP) the Benelux area consisting of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg.

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Session summary: INFORMA at the European Carbon Farming Summit

Apr 22, 2026

By Simon Martel, I4CE At the European Carbon Farming Summit 2026, our INFORMA partners I4CE and Climate KIC organized a session on Improved Forest Management in…

Final conference: Sustainable Forest Management under Climate Change: Evidence, Practice and Policy

Final conference: Sustainable Forest Management under Climate Change: Evidence, Practice and Policy

Apr 21, 2026

Join us in Valencia on 4 June 2026 for the INFORMA Final Conference at MUVIM, bringing together leading researchers, EU policy voices, and practitioners to explore…

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UPV x EFI Mediterranean Network Forum 2026

Mar 31, 2026

The EFI Mediterranean Network Forum 2026 took place in Valencia 23–27 March 2026. Our lead partner Universitat Politècnica de València – UPV was very much in…

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Behind the scenes of Carbon Certification webinar

Mar 23, 2026

by Michael Kirchner Decarbonisation is a key goal across many sectors. Independent scientific information can make a decisive contribution to achieve this goal. However, scientific information…

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