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The MARGISTAR Training School “Shaping tomorrow: tools for futures thinking & group decision-making” in Ljubljana

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From 7–9 May 2025, prof. Andrej Ficko from University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical faculty hosted the international Training School Shaping tomorrow: tools for futures thinking & group decision-making, organized as part of the COST Action MARGISTAR. The event brought together participants from 14 countries to explore practical methods and tools for futures thinking and sustainable decision-making.

The Triglav National Park: BalancingEcological Corridors for LargeCarnivores and the Preservation ofCultural Landscapes

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By Mojca Nastran & Luka Jemec (Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) Triglav National Park in Slovenia is currently navigating a complex conflict between the...

Mountainous Spain: Landscapes, Communities, and Challenges Across the Highlands

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By José Jesus Delgado Peña, Professor at Universidad de Málaga, Spain The mountains of Spain are far more than a scenic backdrop, but rather a...

Empowering Change: How Women-Led Social Innovations Are Advancing Gender Equality in Rural Areas

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By Cristina Dalla Torre In many rural communities across the globe, gender equality remains a distant goal. Women often face structural barriers - social, economic,...

Reimagining the Future of Reindeer Herding in Finland: A Wild Logic Approach to Land Use

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By Simo Sarkki Reindeer herding is more than a livelihood in Finland. It is a cultural cornerstone, particularly for the Indigenous Sámi people. However, with...

Voices from the Edge: Shaping Rural Futures in FP10

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By Theo Lynn, Irene Christoforidi, and Andrej Ficko In October 2024, Antonio Monteiro (University of Lisbon, Portugal), Somaye Latifi (Federal Institute of Agricultural Economics, Rural...
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The MARGISTAR Training School “Shaping tomorrow: tools for futures thinking & group decision-making” in Ljubljana

From 7–9 May 2025, prof. Andrej Ficko from University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical faculty hosted the international Training School Shaping tomorrow: tools for futures thinking & group decision-making, organized as part of the COST Action MARGISTAR. The event brought together participants from 14 countries to explore practical methods and tools for futures thinking and sustainable decision-making.
Events

Built Around Fire: Participation, Presence, and People with Finnish Hospitality

What do a Himalayan wood stove and a Finnish campfire have in common? Reflecting on childhood evenings spent around a fire with family in the Himalayas and a memorable gathering during the MARGISTAR Training School in Finland, Rajesh explores how fire has long served as a catalyst for human connection. From storytelling and shared meals to informal conversations and new friendships, the experience of making traditional Finnish lettu around a fire in a Sami-style Kota revealed how simple elements can bring people together across cultures.
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Pinching policymakers: Notes from a MARGISTAR Training School

Simo Sarkki (Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE), Finland), Renata Pacheco (IRTA, Sustainability in Biosystems, Spain), Irene Christoforidi (Department...
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MARGISTAR Opens 5th Call for Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) Grant Applications

MARGISTAR has launched its fifth call for Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) for mobilities occurring between June 15 and August 30, 2026. All applications must be submitted before May 30 and all activities must occur before August 30, 2026.
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Call for Pitches: Pinching Policy-Makers & Green Diplomacy

The MARGISTAR COST Action invites its members to contribute to a high-level policy event in Brussels, designed to strengthen the interface between science, policy and practice in the context of marginal regions, ecosystem restoration and climate action.