Branching out

Branching out

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Branching out episodes

  • Episode 3: Forest in clothes, food and medicine?

    On this episode, we venture into responsible forest bioeconomy. Listen how forest bioeconomy contributes to sequestering carbon, mitigating climate change, creating jobs and developing rural areas.

    Featuring co-host Ida Wallin, from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), along with Anne Toppinen from University of Helsinki, Nellie Oduor from the Kenyan Forest Research Institute, Verónica Loewe Muñoz from the Instituto Forestal de Chile, and Jinlong Liu from the Renmin University of China, who together provide a vast list of examples from Africa, Latin America and Asia.

    New products, use of biomass challenges and innovating actions. Tune in to Branching Out: the forest podcast on your favourite platform or visit our website to access this episode. And don’t forget to subscribe, share, and join us on this podcasting adventure.

    More info at iufro.org

    23 min
  • IUFRO-SPDC (interview with Michael Kleine) - by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations

    Originally published on 1 June 2010, during this podcast, Tarun Bathija interviews Michael Kleine (IUFRO-SPDC Project Coordinator) to get a better understanding of the International Union of Forest Research Organization's - Special Program for Developing Countries.  The mission of the Special Programme for Developing Countries (in short IUFRO-SPDC) is to expand and foster forest research capacity in developing and economically disadvantaged countries.  According to the programme's strategy for 2007 to 2010 the IUFRO-SPDC activities cover the  following five priority areas: 

    • Enhancing core scientific competence
    • Improving information management and dissemination
    • Enhancing science contribution to policy processes
    • Promoting communication and multi-stakeholder learning processes
    • Providing institutional support to regional forest research networks
    8 min
  • Episode 2: Time to resist and adapt

    Explore what stresses forests and how society responds in our latest podcast episode

    We are excited to present the newest episode of Branching Out. Join us as we discuss the topic of strengthening forest resilience and adaptation. Listen how people, trees and ecosystems adapt and resist to stress.

    Featuring co-host Ewa Hermanowicz, from FSC and Coordinator of IUFRO’s Communication and public relations working party, along with Lucy Amissah from Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, Andrew Liebhold from the US Forest Service, Mariella Marzano from Forest Research UK and Jens Peter Skovsgaard from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, who together unravel the interplay between climate change and forest health.

    We explore current trends and developments in forestry and research that aim to adapt forests to climate change. Learn about the role of society for the future of forests. Tune in to Branching Out: the forest podcast on your favourite platform or visit our website to access this episode. And don’t forget to subscribe, share, and join us on this podcasting adventure.

    More info at iufro.org

    24 min
  • Episode 1: IUFRO World Congress 2024, a new chance to meet

    Branching out: the forest podcast first episode with Elena Paoletti, Fredrik Ingemarson, John Parrotta and Sarah Burns chatting about what you can expect from the IUFRO World Congress 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden. Hosted by Jose Bolaños (IUFRO HQ) and featuring Jennifer Hayes, US Forest Service. Do not miss it and share the podcast with your friends and colleagues.

    24 min
  • GFEP - (Interview with Alexander Buck) - by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)

    During this podcast, Tarun Bathija interviews Alexander Buck(IUFRO-SPDC Project Coordinator) to get a better understanding of the International Union of Forest Research Organization's - Global Forest Expert Panel Programme, which provides a mechanism for effectively communicating information and scientific expertise to governments and intergovernmental processes related to forests and trees.

    6 min
  • IUFRO-SPDC (interview with Michael Kleine) - by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations
    During this podcast, Tarun Bathija interviews Michael Kleine (IUFRO-SPDC Project Coordinator) to get a better understanding of the International Union of Forest Research Organization's - Special Program for Developing Countries.The mission of the Special Programme for Developing Countries (in short IUFRO-SPDC) is "to expand and foster forest research capacity in developing and economically disadvantaged countries".According to the programme's strategy for 2007 to 2010 the IUFRO-SPDC activities cover the following five priority areas:Enhancing core scientific competence;Improving information management and dissemination;Enhancing science contribution to policy processes;Promoting communication and multi-stakeholder learning processes,Providing institutional support to regional forest research networks. 
    8 min
  • IUFRO-WFSE (interview with Gerardo Mery) - by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)

    In this IUFRO podcast episode, Tarun Bathija interviews Gerardo Mery who is the project coordinator of one of IUFRO's special programs, IUFRO-WFSE.


    The Special Project on World Forests, Society and Environment (IUFRO-WFSE) is a global, open, non-profit, collaborative network of scientist and experts steered by ten international research organizations. On the basis of existing scientific knowledge, IUFRO-WFSE looks for innovative solutions to support and advance the formulation and implementation of forest-related policies that promote sustainable development and human well-being. 


    The IUFRO-WFSE network shares existing scientific knowledge and participates actively in forest-related policy processes. 

    13 min
  • GFIS (interview with Eero Mikkola) - by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)
    The Global Forest Information Service (GFIS) provides the framework to share forest-related information through a single gateway at www.gfis.net.


    It promotes the dissemination and sharing of forest and tree-related information and knowledge among the global forestry community by developing common information exchange standards, building capacity and enhancing partnerships among forestry information providers and users.


    This podcast is an introduction to GFIS, how it works exactly, what its future plans for development are and what is important for you to know!


    Enjoy your listening!
    7 min

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