The IUFRO International Conference Forests in Transition: Integrating Policy, Innovation, and Inclusion for Resilient Landscapes will take place from 9 to 11 February 2027 at the University of Padua, Italy. The event is organised by the University’s Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry (TESAF) and co-organised by its Department of General Psychology (DPG) and Natural Resources Canada – Canadian Forest Service.

The conference will explore how cross-sectoral forest policy integration, social innovation, and inclusive governance can respond to ongoing forest landscape transformations and emerging socio-ecological challenges. As part of the programme, an online poster session will also be held.

Key information

• Dates: 9–11 February 2027
• Venue: University of Padua, Italy
• Abstract submission deadline: 30 November 2026

To find out more, visit the official IUFRO conference page. To submit an abstract and view the full event details, go to the conference registration platform.