Coordinatore del FAO Silva Mediterranea Working Group on Urban and Peri-urban forestry

The Silva Mediterranea WG on UPF was established in 2012 at the 21st session of the Silva Mediterranea Committee in Antalya. The mandate of the WG7 is to develop a UPF networking strategy for the Mediterranean countries and to act as a neutral forum where nations can meet and develop agreements, as well as debate policy aspects on the UPF issues. In particular, WG7 focuses on the following priorities: 1) Improve North-South and South-South cooperation between stakeholders 2) Raise local and regional awareness of all stakeholders on the benefits and incomes related to the presence of forests and green infrastructures in and around cities 3) Push green infrastructures and UPF upward on the political agendas of Mediterranean countries and build a common strategic vision on green infrastructures and urban forests 4) Promote economic, environmental and social sustainability in urban and peri-urban areas, and a sustainable use and management of resources