Strengthening forest research for the support of Ukraine

Di cosa tratta questo bando?

The topic funds one research action to rebuild and modernise forest research, monitoring, education and governance in Ukraine. Proposals are expected to involve Ukrainian authorities, research bodies, forest owners and civil society.

Cosa finanzia questo bando?

Scope

The topic supports research, policy and capacity-building actions for the post-war recovery and sustainable transformation of the forest sector of Ukraine, which has been damaged by climate change, biodiversity loss and the Russian war of aggression. Proposals should be tailored to the specific Ukrainian context.

Activities

• Strengthen Ukrainian forest research and its link to policy through more data collection, stakeholder engagement and scientific support for decision-makers.
• Build international partnerships and forest science diplomacy, support digitalisation of the forest cadastre and set up a continuous forest monitoring system aligned with EU and global policies.
• Improve institutional and governance capacity for sustainable forest management.
• Modernise forest education and training, including curricula, student mobility and lifelong learning for forestry professionals.
• Help align Ukrainian forestry legislation, inspection systems and standards with EU law as part of the accession process.

Expected outcomes

Ukrainian policymakers gain robust data and tools for evidence-based policy aligned with EU forest policies; war-affected forests are restored and managed sustainably; research and education systems are strengthened; and forest governance moves closer to the EU acquis.

Further expectations

• Ukrainian stakeholders expected to be involved include local and regional authorities, ministries and public agencies, academic and research institutions, forest owners and managers, local communities, civil society organisations, NGOs, forest industry representatives and educational institutions.

Quando scade il bando?

22 settembre 2027 (320 giorni)

22 September 2027 (single-stage call).