The 11th MedForum of the Mediterranean Model Forest Network concluded on April 23, 2026, in Ifrane, Morocco, after three days of discussions. The event brought together representatives from four continents and featured 40 shared experiences, culminating in a 2030 roadmap for integrated landscape management.
According to the official communiqué, the roadmap focuses on strengthening the network's role in sustainable development, climate change adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. Participants included members from the International Model Forest Network, government officials, and local stakeholders.
The MedForum, held every two years, serves as a platform for knowledge exchange among Model Forests in the Mediterranean region. The 2026 edition emphasized the importance of collaborative governance and innovative financing for landscape management.
No specific funding amounts or binding commitments were announced at the closing session. The next MedForum is tentatively scheduled for 2028, with the host country to be determined.
