In-depth Study: The Values of Forests – Opportunities and Challenges
How can forests be used to increase value creation and promote sustainable development? Taking a holistic perspective and a value chain focus, the role of forests is analysed in relation to climate, the economy, biodiversity, energy supply, and security of supply.
About the project
The Values of Forests – Opportunities and Challenges
Project period: 2025–2027
Project Lead: Karin Byman
Chair of the Steering Group: Helene Hellmark Knutsson
Funders: Billerud, Formas, Holmen, the Knowledge Foundation (KK-stiftelsen), SCA, Stockholm Exergi, Sveaskog, Södra Skogsägarna.
Conducted within the framework of the “Swedish Futures” vision project.
Forests are a key resource in the transition to a sustainable society – but they are expected to meet many demands, both now and in the future. Through this project, IVA aims to contribute knowledge and analysis to support political decision-making and strategic choices within industry and other organisations, in Sweden and the EU.
The project examines how forests can be used to increase value creation and promote sustainable development, what trade-offs are required between different objectives, and what consequences different choices may have – both in the short and long term. Taking a holistic perspective and a value chain focus, the role of forests is analysed in relation to climate, the economy, biodiversity, energy supply, and security of supply.
By bringing together research, experience, and societal stakeholders, IVA aims to raise the level of knowledge and contribute to a faster transition towards a more sustainable society.
