16.01.2026
European regulations, African forestry sectors, forest resilience in the face of climate and socio-economic crises: two new podcast series offer accessible, in-depth analysis of major contemporary forestry issues.
Two recently published podcast series shed valuable light on current forest dynamics, from public policy to realities on the ground, and deserve special attention from stakeholders in the forest-wood sector.
The first series, “Forests: African Realities”, produced by Elodie Ritzenthaler, Europe and Globe, analyzes the implementation of the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) through seven episodes devoted to the main agricultural and forestry value chains in Africa. Two episodes are of particular interest to ATIBT members.
· Episode 1 looks back at the foundations of the EUTR, adopted in 2023, whose entry into force has been postponed until December 31, 2026. It explains its objectives, content, and implications for forests, economic operators, and states, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities for the sectors concerned.
· Episode 7 is devoted to the wood sector in Africa. It explores the conditions for reconciling logging, sustainable management, and economic development, highlighting best practices and advances in sustainability, from logging to processed products, including charcoal, pulp, and paper.
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, and YouTube, this series is a useful tool for better understanding regulatory changes and their impact on African industries.
The second series, “IUFRO Campfire Chats,” is a spin-off of the podcast Branching Out: the Forest Podcast, produced by IUFRO (International Union of Forest Research Organizations). It offers in-depth discussions on international forestry news. The first episode, “Forests as Lifelines After Shocks,” focuses on the role of forests in the resilience of societies in the face of climatic, economic, and political shocks. The discussion takes a systemic approach, analyzing the capacity of forests, economies, and communities to absorb disruptions, adapt, and even transform. This episode echoes the IUFRO study Forests as Pillars of Social and Economic Resilience, published as part of the Global Forest Expert Panels GFEP initiative.
These podcasts offer additional, accessible insights to help listeners better understand current forestry issues. ATIBT invites its members and partners to discover them and share this content within their networks.
Listen to them now:
