On #WorldWaterDay, we spotlight Doñana wetlands critical for water-dependent species. NaturaConnect assesses & improves PA connections. But overexploitation & climate change threaten Doñana's biodiversity. Our work aims to help solve this issue. #biodiversity

📢 We are hiring📢 Want to help build a resilient ecological network of conserved areas across Europe within @NaturaConnect ? Apply for a postdoc at @ebdonana in multi-species metapopulation modelling using unique long-term data 🦊🐇🦅🌱. Position description attached. 🙏retweet

Just finished prepping my presentation about pot. use of @NaturaConnect project for @ICPDR_ORG and #CarpathianConvention. Glad to present ideas of @ILEN_BOKU @BOKU_IHG & @WWFCEE for #ecologicalconnectivity and #protectingwatersandcatchments TODAY at #WorldWaterDay to #ICPDRHYMO twitter.com/ICPDR_ORG/stat…

Happy Intl. Day of Forests! We are supporting EU Member States in designing a resilient ecological network of conserved areas in EU, connected by a green infrastructure of sustainably managed forests that benefit nature and people. See here: buff.ly/3ZiIXuV #HorizonEU

How can we support the design of a coherent and resilient TEN-N? What are barriers and enablers to achieving connected protected areas in Europe? Check our expert audience’s views shared in our first Stakeholder Engagement Event! buff.ly/3JTKym4 #HorizonEU

Our France case study will design a decision framework, together with French Biodiversity Agency @OFBiodiversite, to explore spatial conservation decisions in France and create a plan for expanding its protected areas in line with EU's Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. #HorizonEU

In our Finland case study we are evaluating synergies & conflicts between national & EU conservation plans, to find optimal solutions with stakeholders, & support the government in refining its protected area pledge for EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030. #biodiversity #HorizonEU

Our project Carpathians and Danube Basin case study supports EU & non-EU countries working together to manage 2 #biodiversity rich ecoregions across borders. Carpathian Convention & Danube River Protection Commission expert groups are contributing key knowledge for TEN-N policies

We are hiring. Research assistant to work in my lab for the @NaturaConnect project. Goal: Contribute to designing a coherent Trans-European Nature Network that protects 30% of land in the EU, with at least 1/3 under strict protection. maraujolab.eu/position-avail…

Showcasing real-world application of TEN-N network of conserved areas through 6 case studies in Europe. We are providing strategic support to decision-makers to balance conservation & sustainable management. For more info visit buff.ly/3JdiBp7 #HorizonEU

On #WorldWildlifeDay, we underline the importance of designing an ecologically connected Trans European Nature Network of conserved areas, to facilitate movement of wildlife between habitats. For more info on NaturaConnect’s connectivity work, see buff.ly/3m7uBPR

Read the press release about the Stakeholder Event we held in Brussels this week buff.ly/3kAWmAa

Excited to represent @NaturaConnect at the NADEG meeting @EU_Commission of experts on habitats and birds directives. Being at Brussels in the midst of all these important EU institutions reminds me of how amazing Europe is.

And it’s a wrap! Huge thanks to #NaturaConnect Stakeholder Event participants for a day filled with rich dialogue and strategic conversations on EU country needs, challenges and solutions for area-based conservation planning in Europe. #HorizonEU #biodiversity

Lunchtime marketplace at the NaturaConnect Brussels Stakeholder Event! Stakeholders learning more about NaturaConnect’s key areas of work, and contributing their ideas and needs for the Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N) of conserved areas. #HorizonEU

#NaturaConnect Brussels Stakeholder Event: @pvisconbio and @Nestor_Fdez describe need for NaturaConnect in context of EU Biodiversity Strategy goals & highlight how the project will support EU Member States to design a Trans European Nature Network of conserved areas. #HorizonEU

#NaturaConnect Stakeholder Event morning session: Frank Vassen describes the ambition of the EU in terms of area based conservation and stresses the importance of the scientific and technical support of NaturaConnect #HorizonEU #biodiversity

NaturaConnect Brussels Stakeholder Event started! Words of welcome to all participants from @EUROPARC, @EU_ENV & NaturaConnect coordinator @IIASAVienna. NaturaConnect’s critical role in supporting EU countries in designing a coherent, resilient TEN-N highlighted by speakers.

#NaturaConnect team is in Brussels, preparing for the Stakeholder Event tomorrow! Looking forward to learning from key EU policymakers and governments about their needs and ideas for the Trans European Nature Network (TEN-N). Stay tuned for more info! #biodiversity #HorizonEU

Gearing up for our first Stakeholder Event in Brussels! Mandated by #EUEnvironment and #EU_ENV to help in assessing Member States’ protected areas pledges, NaturaConnect is excited to be supporting governments in designing a coherent Trans-European Nature Network. #HorizonEU

Our team is building a framework for mapping #ecologicalconnectivity across Europe, including models prioritising conservation & restoration for species migration & ecosystems. With stakeholders, we will map opportunity & risk, creating optimal TEN-N configurations. #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect: Designing a future-proof network of conserved areas in Europe that considers possible changes in policy, land use, and #climatechange. We incorporate society & stakeholder visions to model plausible development pathways that benefit nature & people.

Great meeting yesterday on creating value of #NaturaConnect in the Danube-Carpathian region! @BOKUvienna, @WWFCEE, @ICPDR_ORG & Carpathian Convention reps discussed information provision for promoting freshwater and terrestrial connectivity. Read more: buff.ly/3k02CkH

Designing an effective and feasible Trans-European Nature Network requires understanding interactions between nature and people. At NaturaConnect, we are investigating benefits & #ecosystemservices nature offers society, as well as the socio-economic trade-offs of #protectedareas

First #fieldwork day of @ebdonana team for @NaturaConnect. @isla_botting @m_paniw @LM_Navarro @revilla_eloy #Biodiversity #Conservation #Connectivity #RoadEcology #NaturaConnect

At NaturaConnect we’re preparing, integrating and making openly available novel #biodiversity, #environmental, and socio-economic data for Europe. We’re using cutting-edge modeling approaches to create projections of species, habitats & more for use in a TEN-N. #HorizonEU

Helping EU Member States reach the 2030 Biodiversity Strategy goals for TEN-N through improved governance & funding. We are developing guidance and recommendations on land-use planning, policy & finance tools – stay tuned for updates in the future! #HorizonEU

Project partners Gabrielle Aubert from @IEEP_eu and @SYKEint met recently to discuss project implementation. @SYKEint and @helsinkiuni are leading the NaturaConnect Finland case study, exploring the interplay between EU and national conservation plans. #biodiversity

Big things happening! We're connecting with stakeholders & building capacity for protected areas. Follow us on buff.ly/3jxE02a and stay tuned for updates on our recent progress on stakeholder engagement.

Our project brings together 22 partner institutions across Europe, working with key stakeholders to create knowledge and tools for an ecologically representative and resilient network of conserved areas in Europe. #biodiversity #HorizonEU