The policy session titled “Agroforestry sector in the EU: Towards novel policies and financing frameworks” was oganised as part of the REFOREST project, funded by Horizon Europe. The session aimed to explore innovative financial instruments and policy recommendations for promoting agroforestry systems in Europe. REFOREST aims to promote innovation, and knowledge exchange, and empower farmers in achieving multiple objectives like food production, carbon capture, and biodiversity enhancement through agroforestry.