COST Action Conference 2026

SMILES Conference

Islands at a Crossroad: Rethinking Ecosystem Services in Small and Medium-Sized Islands

24-25 June 2026

Brussels

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SMILES Knowledge Platform

A comprehensive repository showcasing the scientific work and research outcomes developed under the SMILES project.

  • Published papers
  • Abstracts, graphical abstracts, infographic, data, maps
  • Presentations from STSM and TS
  • Member presentations
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  • Roadkill on islands: where road and island ecology meet

    Published papers
    Authors: Marilena Stamatiou, Savvas Zotos and Ioannis N. Vogiatzakis
    Abstract: Human alteration of nature comes in an array of shapes and forms, with the construction and operation of road networks being a prominent and constantly expanding pressure in both geographical extent and intensity. Roads affect wildlife both… read all
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  • Geospatial patterns of carbon storage in relation to protection status and road infrastructure in an insular forest landscape

    Published papers
    Authors: Gabriel E. Suárez-Fernández, Savvas Zotos, Joaquín Martínez-Sánchez, Marilena Stamatiou, Elli Tzirkalli, Ioannis N. Vogiatzakis, Pedro Arias
    Abstract: Forests play a crucial role in climate change mitigation through carbon storage. Nevertheless,
    these ecosystems face increasing threats from human activities, such as infrastructure development
    and Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) changes. To d… read all
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  • Drought- and Salt-Tolerant Plants of the Mediterranean and Their Diverse Applications: The Case of Crete

    Published papers
    Authors: Irene Christoforidi,Dimitrios Kollaros,Thrassyvoulos Manios and Ioannis N. Daliakopoulos
    Abstract: Drought and salinity are two of the most urgent challenges faced in Mediterranean ecosystems, equally impacting natural systems, agricultural crops, and urban green. While many technical and soft approaches have been proposed to anticipate,… read all
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  • SMILES Island Ecosystem Services

    Abstracts, graphical abstracts, infographic, data, maps
    Authors: IRENE CHRISTOFORIDI
    Abstract: SMILES Cost Action 2nd infographic for Island Ecosystem Services
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  • Island Ecosystem Services

    Abstracts, graphical abstracts, infographic, data, maps
    Authors: IRENE CHRISTOFORIDI
    Abstract: SMILES Cost Action 1st infographic for Island Ecosystem Services
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