On 29 and 30 October 2024, Penafiel will host the launch of the Innovation Days series, promoted by CoLAB ForestWISE, which brings together experts and stakeholders as part of the FIRE-RES project.
This international event, organised with the support of the Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA) and the Associação Florestal do Vale de Sousa (AFVS), focuses on sharing innovative solutions for managing forest fires and promoting synergies between participants from different sectors.
29 October: Field Trip
The event kicks off with a field trip to Castelo de Paiva, in the parish of Raiva – Fôjo, where good practices in territories affected by fires will be presented. These solutions, implemented in the ‘Floresta Sonae’ living laboratory, will be presented by Sonae Arauco. This will be followed by a presentation by 2BForest, on its three-year experience of certifying ecosystem services in this region, culminating in a Port of Honour at the Castelo de Paiva Town Hall. The visit will provide a dynamic experience of locally implemented solutions, offering an insight into the strategies that have proved effective in mitigating forest fires.
Day 30: Matchmaking Event
The second day of the event, with the support of the municipality of Penafiel, will take place at the Penafiel Fair and Exhibition Pavilion and will feature a diverse programme including presentations by guest speakers, pitches of innovative solutions and moments of networking.