Call for participation in the Young Scientist Session on Agroforestry (relaunched)

EFI is providing grants for Young Scientists in the field of agroforestry in EFI Associate and Affiliate member organisations to give a 10-minute presentation on their research and participate in a panel discussion at the 2023 EFI Annual Conference. EFI will provide financial support of 750 euros.

EFI is arranging a session in Novi Sad (Serbia), where the Agroforestry concept will be presented.

This will be followed by a discussion on how agroforestry can contribute to creating more resilient landscapes, while offering new economic and social opportunities. The session aims to showcase the ongoing research of Young Scientists in this field in Europe.

The presented research shall address one or several of the following sub-topics on agroforestry:

• contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation
• fostering sustainable development and efficient management of natural resources such as water, soil and air;
• contributing to the protection of biodiversity, enhancing ecosystem services and preserving habitats and landscapes;
• promoting employment, growth, social inclusion and local development in rural areas, including the bioeconomy and sustainable forestry.

A maximum of 4 grants will be awarded.

Read full grant call and apply: https://efi.int/grants-training/grants/G-03-2023