Episode #3 of the podcast is out! 🎧
In this episode, we explore what sustainable forest management really means in a changing climate, and why governance and social acceptance are as crucial as science.
The podcast is produced by ICONS Innovation Strategies 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/2f3w...
Posts by Aine Parlade
We recently published the Ep.1 of the new FORWARDS podcast!
This opening episode focuses on the “vicious circle” where climate change weakens the very ecosystems that help counter it.
Listen to it on Spotify 🔗https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vzOiwqxnTVQzLkgGcLRIz
How much do we really know about forests under climate pressure? 🌲
We are launching our new podcast! Produced by ICONS Innovation starategies, Ep.1 is out on Spotify🎙️
Learn more:: forwards-project.eu/listen-to-th...
#TheSoundOfForests #ForwardsEU
Did you see our latest call for grants? 👇
With the G-07-2025 call, we aim to work on two topics:
1️⃣ Establish field trials and evidence generation:
2️⃣ Engage citizens and stakeholders
You can apply before 1 February on the European Forest Institute page: efi.int/grants-train...
🔎 A new #Forwards_EU deliverable explores European forest practitioners’ and societal perceptions towards climate-smart forestry and restoration management across 13 European countries 🌲👥
Learn more and read the full report: forwards-project.eu/building-tru...
🤷♀️ How can scientific, indigenous and practical knowledge be brought together to support biodiversity conservation and sustainable forest management?
➡️ Mark your diaries and don't miss the #TRANSFORMIT Project webinar on 26 November!
🔗 forwards-project.eu/can-science-...
⏰ Time is ticking: the G-05-2025 grant call is still open!
If you are focused on bringing citizens and stakeholders to the forefront of forest restoration and Climate-Smart Forestry governance, you have until 12 October to apply!
All details 🔎 efi.int/grants-train...
☀️ This summer, we teamed up with our sister project SUPERB project to build a Forest Quest in the Queen Elisabeth Forest Park in Scotland.
The self-guided trail invited visitors to discover more about #ClimateSmartForestry.
See the pictures and listen to their stories here 👉 tinyurl.com/mrxkkx34
I'm pleased to support this Special Issue as Assistant to the Guest Editors 🤓 Looking forward to the contributions!
Call for papers now open via Environmental Policy and Governance (Wiley); Abstracts due on 30 March 2026 🌳
Thank you, @eacparlade.bsky.social from GradMAP PH, for the catch-up session and helping me map out my post-master’s research goals 😊
"I think the world needs a lot more angry women right now."
-Greta Thunberg
Many thanks again to the Tropical Forest Issues editorial team for this opportunity 🌳
Link to the article: www.tropenbos.org/resources/pu...
Sharing some of my photos from my recent feature story on the role of Indigenous Ikalahan women in forest stewardship. So happy to help spotlight the Philippines through #NarrativePortaits 📷
More images here: www.aineparlade.com/updates
🌲 The Forest Quest launches this spring at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park! Embark on a self-guided adventure & explore the science behind #ClimateSmartForestry.
🟫 Two trails
🏅 Complete the quest to earn a chance to win zipline tickets!
📅 Open until 31 Aug 2025
🔗 forwards-project.eu/bring-nature...
Check out the fun and educational Forest Quest at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park in Scotland!
forest-restoration.eu/forest-quest...
What are the personal stories we connect to forests? 🌲💭
Elaine Parlade, PhD candidate at our partner BOKU Vienna wrote an article for #ForwardsEU reflecting on the answers shared by the consortium during the last General Assembly in February.
Read it at 🔗 forwards-project.eu/if-trees-cou...
Happy International Day of #Forests! 🌳 Had so much fun reading forest stories from @forwards-project.bsky.social partners and shared them here: forwards-project.eu/if-trees-cou...
This is the kind of chaotic and disruptive way the new energy system will emerge: through people adapting, rather than through an orderly transition.
But our work is far from done—science is still under attack.
We’ve got ideas, but we want to hear from you. What’s worrying you most? What should we do next? How can we grow this movement together?
Fill out this quick form to share your thoughts & stay connected: forms.gle/QAxH4wD4Y3sg...
Today @s4fat.bsky.social held a #MarchForScience in #Salzburg and #Vienna, in solidarity with #scientists losing funding and jobs in #Trumps #USA but also as a warning against increasing anti-#science rhetoric in #Austria's own politics recently. youtu.be/f_GXtJpvJWs
#Scientists stand up for #science tomorrow (Fri) - all over the 🇺🇸, but also in #Vienna, 🇦🇹!
First time you're joining a march? Here's what to do ⬇️! It's quite easy :)
🕐 1pm
🏛️ Uni Vienna, Universitätsring 1
Details: at.scientists4future.org/2025/02/24/7...
#marchforscience #standupforscience2025
Our consortium gathered in Vienna for #ForwardsEU annual meeting 📸
Hosted by our partner University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, we took this opportunity to share updates on the project progress and continue collaborating on the co-design of The ForestWard Observatory.
Huge thanks to our FORWARDS partners and BOKU colleagues on the organizing committee for ensuring the smooth running of this meeting! 🌳
Sharing the full event recap from BOKU EFI-FPRN here: fprn.info/shaping-the-...
Last week for the @forwards-project.bsky.social Meeting, I led the citizen engagement exhibit showcasing outputs from the Swiss & Latvian demo sites. It was fun seeing our partners engage w/the posters & share insights, emphasizing the value of participatory approaches in climate-smart forestry.