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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 2d

NaturaConnect releases new outputs: a 1 km pan-European opportunity cost dataset for cost-effective conservation & a multilayer network analysis showing how strict and non-strict protected areas boost connectivity.
Read more on our website: buff.ly/DxGoR8G
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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 6d

🌿 Join us for the next NaturaConnect webinar | The Road Ahead: Financing Nature Conservation in the Danube-Carpathians

📅 23 October 2025

🕤 09:30 CET

👉 Register here: naturaconnect.idiv.de/events/regis...

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 8d

On 25 September, NaturaConnect and WWF teams from across Central and Eastern Europe came together for a productive exchange on ecological connectivity, with a strong focus on the Carpathians as a vital landscape for biodiversity in Europe.

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 15d

🌍 NaturaConnect expertise is represented at the first IPBES Spatial Planning & Connectivity Assessment (22-26 Sept, IIASA, Austria), advancing knowledge on biodiversity, restoration & connectivity in planning. 👉 buff.ly/6WyBskS

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 19d

🌳 Blended Finance combines public and private funding to attract investment for nature restoration projects across Europe.
This innovative tool helps close the biodiversity funding gap and shifts investments to sustainable practices.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/mrxr5zsy
#NaturaConnect #RestoreNature

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 26d

NaturaConnect joined Forum Carpaticum in Bratislava, where 140+ researchers shared insights on the Carpathians’ biodiversity & sustainable futures.
Project was presented in 2 sessions:
Day 1: Governance & the Trans-European Nature Network
Day 2: Freshwater connectivity & blue-green infrastructure

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Sep 4

At #IALE2025 in Bratislava (2-5 September), focusing on landscapes in a changing world, #NaturaConnect presented the Danube–Carpathian case study, showcasing our connectivity prioritisation approach and latest findings on riparian zones. Learn more about the Congress here: buff.ly/RdYrI6G
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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Aug 28

🚀 New tutorial! Explore climate resilience of protected areas in Europe 🌿 Learn to calculate climate risk metrics & apply them to conservation under climate change. Visit our Learning Platform now: 👉 tinyurl.com/ENA-NC #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Aug 21

Our Newsletter Is Out!

The new edition of our newsletter is now available on the NaturaConnect website. Dive in for all the latest project updates, insights and upcoming activities: buff.ly/j3BiTyb
Have a read and subscribe so you’ll be the first to receive the next edition straight to your inbox.

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Aug 12

🌿Ready to boost stakeholder engagement? Learn to map involvement, apply participative methods, and design inclusive events—online or in person. Explore tools like the Mendelow Matrix & Appreciative Inquiry: buff.ly/Q3tqMx1

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Aug 7

Discover 3 Nature Futures narratives for Europe - spanning forests, freshwater, agriculture, energy & more. Diverse paths, shared goals: a resilient, nature-positive future for all. Explore more on our Learning Platform: buff.ly/Q3tqMx1

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Jul 31

🌿 Meet the People of #NaturaConnect

Auriane Flottes de Pouzols is a Policy Assistant at the Institute for European Environmental Policy.

She is working on the finance module for the NaturaConnect Learning Platform.

Discover our Learning Platform here: buff.ly/W9iHKNs

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Jul 24

🔎 Debt for Nature Swaps allow countries to reduce their debt in exchange for committing to protect and restore natural areas.

Learn more in our new #NaturaConnect factsheet: tinyurl.com/4rphhbar

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Jul 18

🌿 #NaturaConnect held 3 training courses in Portugal to boost capacity in nature conservation, planning & restoration, supporting EU 2030 goals with hands-on learning & expert-led sessions. #HorizonEU
Learn more here: buff.ly/duZEfSF

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Jul 10

🔍 New protocol from #NaturaConnect brings clarity to conservation planning. ODPSCP helps document key decisions, boosting transparency & reproducibility. Now published in Conservation Science & Practice. Read more:🔗 buff.ly/y8c505R #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU @martinjung.eu

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Jul 8

Subscribe now to stay in the loop!

Get the latest news, updates, and future events alerts from NaturaConnect - delivered straight to your inbox.

With the July edition coming out soon, now’s the perfect time to join our newsletter community!

Subscribe here: naturaconnect.eu/contact/

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Jul 3

At the #NatureFirst Conference, Cristian-Remus Papp, PhD, featured NaturaConnect’s connectivity work - spotlighting Băile Tușnad, Romania.
It’s one of the most important bear corridors in the Carpathians, and our modelling backs it up. #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

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Martin Jung @martinjung.eu · Jun 30

Unsure what to fill out? Check out a few of the example protocols on the repository. PRs also welcome! github.com/iiasa/odpscp
Lastly, I thank my wonderful co-authors and people trying to make conservation planning more accessible and understandable. @naturaconnect.bsky.social (6)

GitHub - iiasa/ODPSCP: A standardized reporting protocol for systematic conservation planning applications

A standardized reporting protocol for systematic conservation planning applications - iiasa/ODPSCP

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Jun 25

Missed our TEN-N financing webinar? Catch up now! 🎥 Recording, slides & factsheets are live on our site - explore funding solutions for Europe’s nature network 🌿 buff.ly/V83zvPo
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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Jun 20

At ICCB2025 in Brisbane, NaturaConnect joined the global conserv. science community to share our approach to spatial planning for nature across Europe. From new collaborations to powerful lessons on integrating Indigenous knowledge, our work connects with global goals. Read more: buff.ly/KeKWSv2

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Jun 12

🌿 Meet the people of #NaturaConnect!
Dr. Sofie Ruysschaert, EU Nature Restoration Policy Officer at @BirdLifeEurope, is advancing work on governance & finance—key to building the TEN-N
📘 Learn more: buff.ly/t11K4C7
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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Jun 10

#ResilienceBonds help reduce risks from extreme weather by investing in nature restoration.
This innovative financial tool links climate risk reduction to savings on insurance premiums, offering a new path to protect landscapes and communities.
📥 Learn more in our new factsheet: buff.ly/6Hpoywp

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Jun 6

🔍New research published in the journal Global Change Biology shows Europe’s protected areas face uneven climate risks. Read more about the vital insights for future conservation planning: buff.ly/CQcnBi2 #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

The accelerating climate risk of European protected areas - NaturaConnect

The accelerating climate risk of European protected areas Measuring climate metrics to assess exposure risk within Protected Areas and their surrounding regions A new study involving the Department…

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Jun 3

🌿Financing the Trans-European Nature Network: Costs, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead. Join our webinar on 18 June, 10:00–11:30 CEST to explore costs, funding options & the future MFF. Register now: buff.ly/GAZp7V6

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · Jun 2

🌿 At #MUSTFestival2025 in Tampere, NaturaConnect shared insights on biodiversity & connectivity. Strong interest from planners shows the value of local–EU collaboration. Big thanks to #MUSTProject for the inspiring event! #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

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