JoNeF 2023-24: First Steps
JoNeF 2023-24: First Steps
During its first cycle (2023-24), JoNeF laid the groundwork for integrating fungi into European environmental policies with
Key Achievements:
- Creation of the JoNeF team, engaging experts, institutions, and environmental authorities.
- Survey on national conservation policies: A questionnaire sent to 32 European countries highlighted major differences in conservation approaches.
- Publication of the JoNeF Survey Report, summarizing survey results.
- Submission of JoNeF Guidance with recommendations for integrating fungi into environmental policies, currently awaiting approval.
The JoNeF Survey Report (also available in Italian) and The JoNeF Guidance are available under "Project Outputs" menu on the right-hand side.
Key Findings:
- Absence of a unified European directive on fungal conservation.
- Lack of interoperability among existing national systems.
- Need for stronger collaboration between the scientific community and environmental authorities.
JoNeF 2025-27: New Goals
The second cycle (2025-27) aims to strengthen collaboration between science and policy to improve fungal conservation. Without a common regulatory framework, data collection remains fragmented, and conservation strategies are inconsistent.
Key Objectives
- Strengthen cooperation between environmental authorities and the scientific community.
- Advocate for the inclusion of fungi in European environmental policies.
- Develop harmonized standards for fungal data collection across Europe.
- Integrate fungal data into international databases.
Expected Outcomes
- Establishment of a shared European process for fungal data collection.
- Definition of mycoindicators to assess habitat quality, including Natura 2000 sites.
- Launch of a dedicated JoNeF website to centralize information and activities.
Main Deliverables
- 2025: Report on fungal information systems in Europe and worldwide.
- 2026: Report on mycoindicators applicable to habitat conservation assessments.
- 2027: Report on a harmonized data collection system and launch of the JoNeF website.
JoNeF is working towards a Europe where fungi are finally recognized in biodiversity conservation strategies.