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SUMMARY:Upscaling agroforestry in Europe – regulation and finance policy dialogues
DESCRIPTION:March 26\, 2026\, 13:00 – 18:30h \nEurope’s agricultural landscapes are at a critical turning point. The challenge is no longer whether we can produce food sustainably\, but whether food systems can remain viable on a planet that has already warmed by about 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels. We are heading towards far more dangerous projections\, with rising risks of crop yield losses and land degradation beyond 1.5°C scenario (IPCC\, 2023). \nThis is a call for society to reconcile productivity with climate resilience\, biodiversity restoration\, and long-term land stewardship \nAgroforestry—the integration of trees into farming systems—offers a transformative\, nature-based pathway. It enhances carbon sequestration\, strengthens ecosystem services\, improves soil health\, and diversifies farm income. Yet despite its well-documented benefits\, agroforestry remains under-scaled across Europe\, covering only about 15.4 million hectares—or 8.8% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area (den Herder et al.\, 2017). \nWhy is this the case? \nPast CAP programming periods have shown that institutional fragmentation and ‘policy silos’ continue to hinder progress. Agroforestry has often fallen between agricultural and forestry departments\, too agricultural for forestry and too forestry-oriented for agriculture. At the same time\, farmers considering agroforestry face high upfront costs\, long payback periods and limited access to blended or private finance. \nWe’re at a critical moment\, with agroforestry now prominently reflected in National Energy and Climate Plans and Climate Adaptation Strategies\, and with the proposed National and Regional Partnership Regulation (2028–34) offering new governance opportunities. \nScaling agroforestry requires more than stated ambition. It requires: \n\nRegulatory coherence across agricultural\, forestry and climate frameworks\nIntegrated national and regional planning mechanisms\nInnovative financial instruments that de-risk long-term ecological investments\nStronger bridges between public incentives and private capital\n\nOrganised in the Framework of the ReForest and DigitAF projects by the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association (EMEA) in collaboration with the European Agroforestry Federation (EURAF) and the German Association for Agroforestry (DeFAF) and hosted at the Center for European Policy Studies (CEPS)\, this Policy Dialogue will bring together policymakers\, researchers\, financial actors and practitioners to explore how Europe can move from pilot success to the systemic adoption of agroforestry. \nThe event will feature: \n\nA brief presentation of the latest research insights and evidence from European agroforestry initiatives from two Horizon Europe projects – ReForest & DigitAF\nA dialogue on leveraging National and Regional Partnership Plans to better integrate agroforestry support\nA dialogue on closing the investment gap and embedding innovative finance mechanisms within the future CAP\n\nBy bridging science and policy\, regulation and finance\, this event aims to help shape a governance and investment ecosystem capable of supporting Europe’s regenerative transition by enabling the upscale of agroforestry practices. \nRegistration link: https://ceps.my.salesforce-sites.com/eventregistration?eventid=a1GQA00000GrdBm2AJ \nDownload “Policy Dialogue on AF Programme”
URL:https://agroreforest.eu/event/upscaling-agroforestry-in-europe-regulation-and-finance-policy-dialogues/
LOCATION:SEPS Conference Room\, Place du Congrès 1\, Bruxelles\, Belgique
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SUMMARY:Farm Woodland Forum Annual Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Farm Woodland Forum Annual Meeting 2026 will take place on 18–19 May 2026 at the University of Reading\, bringing together a community of researchers\, farmers\, advisers\, and practitioners engaged in advancing agroforestry in the UK and beyond. \nThis year’s edition is particularly significant\, marking the 40th anniversary of the Farm Woodland Forum and coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the University of Reading. The meeting will provide a valuable platform to reflect on lessons from pioneering agroforestry systems and explore how these insights can inform the future development of sustainable and resilient land-use practices. \nThe first day will focus on practical insights through a visit to Little Hidden Farm near Hungerford\, a long-established agroforestry site. Participants will explore how the system has evolved over time\, including its economic and intergenerational dimensions. \nThe visit is part of the Agroforestry Open Weekend and will include guided farm walk and discussion on system development\, exchange on real-world challenges and opportunities in agroforestry\, and informal networking opportunities among participants. \nThe day will also feature the Farm Woodland Forum Annual General Meeting\, reflecting on the Forum’s direction 40 years after its establishment\, followed by an evening buffet at the University of Reading. \nThe second day will host the annual conference at the University of Reading\, featuring: \n\nOral and poster presentations\nDiscussions on agroforestry systems\, agroecology\, and value chains\nInsights into how established sites can support innovation\, demonstration\, and scaling\n\nThe conference will continue the overarching theme of learning from pioneer agroforestry sites and applying these lessons to future systems. \nThe ReForest project will be represented at the event by the project coordinator Martin Lukac who will share the long-term benefits of research in the project. His contribution will bring a broader European perspective to the discussions\, highlighting how research\, data\, and practical experience can support the scaling up of agroforestry across diverse contexts. \nThe event offers a unique opportunity to: \n\nConnect with a well-established agroforestry community\nLearn from long-term\, real-world agroforestry systems\nExchange knowledge across research and practice\nContribute to shaping the future of agroforestry\n\nJoin the conversation and be part of shaping the future of agroforestry in Europe. \nMore information and registration link here.
URL:https://agroreforest.eu/event/farm-woodland-forum-annual-meeting-2026/
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SUMMARY:9th International Symposium on Woody Root Research
DESCRIPTION:ReForest is honored to take part in Woody Roots IX\, an international symposium on the physiological processes in roots of woody plants. The event gathers leading researchers\, practitioners\, and students from around the globe to discuss root-driven sustainability\, soil–root interactions\, technological innovations in root research\, and links to agroforestry systems. \nAt the symposium\, the ReForest project will be presented by our project coordinator offering insights into how agroforestry and root system science intersect in the context of climate resilience and sustainable land management. \nFollow the conference programme for keynote talks\, oral sessions\, poster presentations\, and a field visit — all set in the scenic surroundings of Como.
URL:https://agroreforest.eu/event/9th-international-symposium-on-woody-root-research/
LOCATION:Como\, Italy
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SUMMARY:EURAF 2026: Advancing Agroforestry for People and Planet
DESCRIPTION:The 8th European Agroforestry Conference (EURAF 2026) will take place on 22-26 June 2026\, hosted at the University of Neuchâtel\, Switzerland. As a major gathering for scientists\, farmers\, and policymakers\, the conference will focus on scaling agroforestry solutions that meet Europe’s social\, environmental\, and food security goals. \nEURAF Conferences are held every two years and draw over 400 participants from across Europe and beyond. The 2026 edition will emphasize practical knowledge exchange\, scientific dialogue\, and informal collaboration—all in the scenic setting of Switzerland’s Jura region. \nIn the 2026 conference edition\, which is in the final month of the project implementation\, ReForest partners will contribute findings from our Living Labs\, present the digital tools developed  under the project\, and participate in key discussions to share our 4 year experience and support shaping the future of agroforestry policy and implementation across Europe. \nWhy Attend? \n\nConnect with leading agroforestry researchers\, farmers\, and advisors\nExplore agroforestry’s role in food security\, biodiversity\, climate adaptation\, and rural resilience\nEngage in scientific sessions\, workshops\, and policy roundtables\nHear insights from ReForest and learn from diverse European contexts\nJoin excursions to alpine\, lowland\, and vineyard agroforestry systems\n\n2026 Key Focus Areas \n\nAgroforestry for food security in a changing world\nFarmer-friendly agroforestry\nReconciling agriculture and nature\nAgroforestry systems design and business models\n\nThe programme will include keynote lectures (from researchers and farmers)\, poster sessions\, field excursions\, workshops\, and evening networking events.
URL:https://agroreforest.eu/event/euraf-2026-advancing-agroforestry-for-people-and-planet/
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