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Prague named the European Forest City 2025

From 2014, the European Forest Institute (EFI) has granted the title of ‘European Forest City’ to the city which hosts the EFI Annual Conference. This year the conference will be held in Prague, the Czech Republic on 17-19 September 2025. Source: Timberbiz The title is given annually and lasts for one year. During this year, the city can utilize the title in its promotional materials and communications. EFI provides a special logo for this use. To meet the original goal of increasing awareness of Europe’s forests, it is expected that the city will include other forest-related activities for professionals and the public in their program for the year. Prague previously held the title in 2021. This prestigious recognition is based on the city’s efforts to promote environmental awareness, expand green spaces, and support activities related to forestry and nature preservation. With its extensive green areas, Prague is actively enhancing climate resilience and sustainability, as demonstrated in its Climate 2030 Plan, which includes the ambitious objective of increasing forest and green areas within the city. By prioritizing urban forests and green infrastructure, Prague sets an example of how cities can proactively tackle climate change while enhancing the well-being of their citizens. In urbanized European societies, the role of forests in providing commodities, welfare, health and other social benefits is easily forgotten. The European Forest Institute wants to increase awareness amongst the general public and decision makers about Europe’s forests and promote their versatility, significance and social impact.