Newsletter_7_April_2026

Over the past months, eco2adapt has continued to flourish as a vibrant international platform by bringing together researchers, forest experts, stakeholders, students, and local communities across Europe and China to work toward more climate-resilient forests. Through field activities, workshops, scientific exchanges, and international collaboration, the project has steadily expanded both its research activities and its global connections.

This period has been especially active for the consortium. Important progress has been made in several Living Labs, from the tropical forests of Hainan and mixed plantations in Guangxi to oak forest landscapes in Greece and LiDAR-based forest monitoring in Finland. New collaborations have emerged, joint field activities have strengthened partnerships, and researchers have continued testing innovative approaches for understanding and improving forest resilience under climate change. eco2adapt was also represented at major international scientific events, including the IUFRO Conference in Chile, where project researchers contributed to discussions on forest adaptation, stakeholder co-creation, and future resilience strategies. These exchanges continue to strengthen the connection between science, practice, and policy within the project.

This newsletter highlights only part of the ongoing work taking place across the consortium. The activities presented here reflect the dedication and enthusiasm of partners working in very different ecological and social settings, yet all contributing to the shared goal of supporting resilient forest ecosystems for the future.

As climate change continues to reshape forest ecosystems around the world, cooperation across countries, disciplines, and communities is becoming more important than ever. Through shared knowledge, field-based research, and international collaboration, eco2adapt continues to support practical and forward-looking approaches for building more resilient forests.

We warmly thank all partners, collaborators, and stakeholders for their continued dedication, support, and invaluable contributions to the project.

Dr. Alexia Stokes

Project Coordinator, eco2adapt

April, 2026

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