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Innovation Report on Deforestation-free Supply Chains

  • 2025

The EMMA4EU report presents 43 case studies to help companies and institutions tackle the challenges of the new EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR).

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The EMMA4EU report presents 43 case studies to help companies and institutions tackle the challenges of the new EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR).

Adopted in 2023, the EUDR requires strict standards of legality and sustainability for commodities such as timber, cocoa, coffee, soy, palm oil, and beef. The Innovation Report on Deforestation-Free Supply Chains, developed by the European project EMMA4EU, offers practical guidance for adapting to these requirements.

Through 43 real-world examples from around the globe, the report explores solutions in three key areas:

  • Legal compliance

  • Corporate social responsibility (CSR)

  • Technological tools for traceability

Each case is evaluated based on criteria such as effectiveness, efficiency, transparency, feasibility, and innovation, providing valuable insights for professionals working in supply chains, sustainability, and public policy.

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Title: Innovation report on deforestation free supply chains

Lead authors: Ulrich Malessa (subcontractor), Laila Berning (University of Freiburg), Metodi Sotirov (University of Freiburg)
Contributing lead authors: Kristjan Jespersen, Kedar Uttam (Copenhagen Business School)
Corresponding lead author: Metodi Sotirov (University of Freiburg)
Contributing authors for Italian case studies: Elena Massarenti (Etifor), Helena Leonel Ferreira (Etifor), Nicola Andrighetto (Etifor)

Data di pubblicazione: january, 2025

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A Regenerative Management Plan for the Treviso-Ostiglia Cycle Route

  • 2025

In the heart of the Veneto region, the Treviso-Ostiglia cycle route stretches for over 50 km, crossing natural landscapes, small towns and four provinces. It is a strategic infrastructure for soft mobility and cycle tourism, and today, it benefits from an interprovincial and multi-stakeholder management plan—possibly the first of its kind in Italy.

 

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An innovative example of regenerative governance to enhance cycle tourism and the territories it crosses.

Financing urban Nature-based Solutions

  • 2024

In this English-language paper, the authors conducted a systematic literature review to identify obstacles and effective financing strategies, with a specific focus on the perspective of those who invest or co-invest in these solutions.

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A literature review from the perspective of funders

Assessing the Impacts of Nature-Based Solutions on Ecosystem Services

  • 2024

This report examines the potential benefits of implementing Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in the Nima River subbasin in Colombia. The study uses a Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems nexus approach to assess NbS’s impacts on various ecosystem services.

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A Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus Approach in the Nima River Sub-Basin (Colombia)

Associative models for tackling forest land abandonment in Italy

  • 2024

In a recent scientific article published in the journal Acta Silvae et Ligni with the title ‘Associative models for tackling forest land abandonment in Italy’, the authors delved into the potential of associative organisational models as an answer to this problem, with a special focus on the Italian context. Find out more

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In Italy, forest land abandonment is a growing challenge that threatens the resilience and stability of ecosystems. Fragmented ownership and a lack of active management increase vulnerability to climate risks such as wildfires and biodiversity loss.

In a new scientific article published in Acta Silvae et Ligni, our team investigates how associative organisational models can offer a viable governance solution to this issue, with a particular focus on the Italian context.

Key findings
Through a qualitative analysis of academic literature and policy documents, the paper explores the associative tools supported by Italian forest legislation — including forest consortia, associations, and cooperatives — and the policy framework enabling their implementation. However, a lack of updated data on forest ownership and land abandonment, particularly in private areas, limits the effectiveness of these solutions.

Why associations matter
Moving towards collective forest management is essential to overcome structural fragmentation. Associative models promote sustainable practices, stakeholder engagement, and better use of natural resources.

Publication details
 Francesco Loreggian, Davide Pettenella, Laura Secco, Nicola Andrighetto, Giorgia Bottaro (2024).
Associative organisational models in Italian forests for addressing land abandonment
 Published in Acta Silvae et Ligni, DiRROS: 29.11.2024, Vol. 133
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ACTA SILVAE ET LIGNI is the only Slovenian scientific journal dedicated to publishing scholarly contributions in the areas of forests, forestry, wood science and technology, the forested landscape, nature and the environment. The journal Acta Silvae et Ligni is published in print and online versions.  The purpose of the journal is the exchange of the latest scientific findings among scientists and experts from the region and beyond in the areas of forests, forestry, wood science and technology, the forested landscape, nature and the environment. 

Fuel for collective action

  • 2024

In this article, in English, the authors analysed the factors that hinder or favour the development of a local wood residue supply chain.

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A SWOT analysis to identify social barriers and drivers for a local woody biomass supply chain in an Italian alpine valley

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