Join the #LifeTerra Bluesky Chat: European forests at a crossroads – What needs to change?
📅 Tuesday, 27 May 2025 | 🕧 12:30–13:30 CET
📍 On Bluesky – Follow and reply via @euractiv.com
Europe’s forests are at a tipping point. While they cover a third of the continent’s land and are vital to achieving EU climate and biodiversity goals, they face mounting pressure—from biomass harvesting to land-use shifts and climate impacts. Are current policies doing enough to protect these green giants, or are economic incentives still tipping the scales toward degradation?
That’s what we’ll explore in the next #LifeTerra Bluesky Chat, hosted by Euractiv and powered by the Life Terra project. This one-hour live discussion invites you to weigh in on Europe’s forest future and the crucial reforms needed to balance environmental sustainability with economic realities.
What’s on the agenda?
Unpacking key issues through a series of five thought-provoking questions, including:
- 🌲 Q1: How does forest biomass impact Europe’s forest sustainability and management?
- 🌿 Q2: How can agroforestry help Europe combat deforestation while supporting agriculture and biodiversity?
- 🔥 Q3: How is climate change affecting Europe’s forests, and what adaptive strategies can help?
- 📜 Q4: Do EU policies effectively prevent forest degradation, or do they favour short-term economic gains?
- 📈 Q5: Can Europe’s bioeconomy goals align with forest conservation, or will growth drive overexploitation?
How to participate:
- ➡️ Log in to Bluesky on 27 May at 12:30 CET
- ➡️ Follow @euractiv.com and watch for questions tagged #LifeTerra
- ➡️ Reply using A1, A2, etc., and don’t forget the #LifeTerra hashtag so your insights are part of the discussion!
Whether you're a policymaker, researcher, environmental advocate, or concerned citizen, your voice matters. Let’s shape the future of Europe’s forests—together.