# Thessaly forest ecosystem and climate resilience efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thessaly-forest-ecosystem-resilience-symposium
> Updated: 2026-10-19T06:30:43.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

In October 2026, the Thessaly Region and the General Secretariat of Forests organized a scientific seminar in Larissa to address the health and resilience of regional forest ecosystems.

The seminar focused on modern threats including desiccation, pathogens, climate pressures, and the impacts of atmospheric pollution. Specific discussions included the consequences of Storm Daniel, the role of forests in civil protection, and issues such as spruce necrosis and bark-eating insects. 

During the symposium, Vice-Regional Governor for the Environment Photi Lamprinidis emphasized the necessity for coordinated planning and timely intervention among stakeholders to manage climate challenges and implement measures for forest prevention, protection, and restoration.

Following the forest symposium, the EL.A.S. organization scheduled an open event for October 22, 2026, in Larissa titled ‘Are we ready for the next Daniel? – Climate Crisis: Prevention, Resilience and Critical Infrastructure.’ This forum aims to evaluate progress in flood protection and infrastructure resilience three years after Storm Daniel. The program includes a keynote by Thessaly Regional Governor Dimitris Kouretas and specialized panels discussing science, hydrogeology, and community involvement in the face of extreme weather events.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: EL.A.S. to host climate resilience forum in Larissa

EL.A.S. will host a forum in Larissa on October 22, 2026, to discuss climate crisis prevention and infrastructure resilience in Thessaly following the Daniel storm and recent extreme weather.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elas-to-host-climate-resilience-forum-in-larissa

### 2026-10-16: Thessaly forest ecosystems discussed at scientific symposium

A scientific symposium in Larissa addressed the health and resilience of Thessaly's forest ecosystems against climate threats, droughts, and pathogens.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaly-forest-ecosystems-discussed-at-scientific-symposium

### 2026-10-12: Thessaly to host scientific seminar on forest ecosystem resilience

The Thessaly Region and the Ministry of Environment and Energy will host a scientific seminar in Larissa on October 16 to discuss forest ecosystem resilience against climate change and pathogens.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaly-to-host-scientific-seminar-on-forest-ecosystem-resilience

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