News and Media

All the latest news, articles, and information on INTERCEDE’s efforts to enhance forest ecosystem services through market-based solutions, policy frameworks, and innovative management practices across Europe.

More than a walk in the woods; understanding how Europeans experience forests

7 October 2026

A new study led by INTERCEDE researchers is exploring Forest recreation patterns in Europe. Understanding them means looking beyond how forests function ecologically and asking how people actually use forests and what brings us back.

INTERCEDE insights at the heart of forest finance discussions

5 October 2026

INTERCEDE lead Sven Wunder brings project perspectives on market-based solutions, biodiversity finance and effective incentives to the forest finance debate.

INTERCEDE research featured at Nordic policy workshop on green transition and biodiversity

3 August 2026

Luiza Karpavicius presented ongoing INTERCEDE research on the design of voluntary biodiversity conservation schemes for privately owned forests at a policy workshop organised under the Nordic Environment and Economy Programme

INTERCEDE newsletter #3 now available!

17 July 2026

From stakeholder forums and new research to webinars and international events, explore the latest highlights from the INTERCEDE project in newsletter #3.

Exploring biodiversity finance and forest conservation with the PROFOR network

1 July 2026

In a keynote for the PROFOR network, Dario Schulz explored the challenges of designing credible biodiversity finance, drawing on INTERCEDE research and Finland’s METSO programme.

INTERCEDE insights contribute to international dialogue on Payments for Ecosystem Services

1 July 2026

What lessons can global experience offer for scaling up Payments for Ecosystem Services? At the first International PES Dialogues in Brasília, Sven Wunder shared insights from INTERCEDE and previous research.

Francesca Gaia Andreottola and Sofie Van Winckel at the ESP Conference in Prague.

INTERCEDE Research Featured at the ESP Conference in Prague

30 June 2026

At the ESP Conference in Prague, INTERCEDE researchers showcased new insights highlighting innovative pathways for more sustainable and policy-relevant forest management across Europe.

Pause for thought: stakeholder insights shape consortium reflection and review at INTERCEDE halfway mark

18 June 2026

Taking stock at the halfway point, INTERCEDE partners come together in Padova to reflect on progress and shape the project’s path towards impact.

PhD opportunity at Wageningen University: researching how Europeans think about nature and biodiversity

17 June 2026

Wageningen University's Forest and Nature Policy group is seeking a PhD candidate to explore European citizens' perceptions of biodiversity, identity, and environmental politics, as part of the Horizon Europe BIOLOGUE project.