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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🌿New training module on Biodiversity-Inclusive Integrated Spatial Planning (BISP) available on the NaturaConnect Learning Platform! 🎯Enrol now on the NaturaConnect Learning Platform to dive deeper: buff.ly/PaZOmeI #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The 17th Carpathian Convention Implementation Committee Meeting (Vienna,7-9 September). Read the Policy brief for the Carpathian Convention: " Building the Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N) in the Carpathian Region" here: buff.ly/48Bl7xH #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🌿New training module on Cross-Sectoral Policy Frameworks available on the NaturaConnect Learning Platform! 🎯Enrol now on the NaturaConnect Learning Platform to dive deeper: www.europeannatureacademy.com/course/natur... #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🚀Two new tutorials on the #NaturaConnect Learning Platform for establishing a coherent Trans-European Nature Network. 🔹Connecting Landscapes: A Practical Tutorial for Ecological Connectivity Modelling 🔹From Raster to Portal: Creating and Publishing an EBVCube Enrol now: buff.ly/DV9nVII

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🌿People of NaturaConnect We are delighted to introduce Bárbara Pais, Facilitator and Portuguese Working Group Coordinator within the Natura Connect Project. #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🚀#NaturaConnect Learning Platform: New training materials on land-use scenarios for establishing a resilient Trans-European Nature Network. They focus on how projections of future land-use change are linked to changes in demand for food, forests, fuel, and so on over time. Enrol now: buff.ly/DV9nVII

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🌿NaturaConnect July newsletter is now live on our website! 📰 Get the latest project updates, and subscribe to be the first to receive the next one. Happy reading! buff.ly/JCqlmSs #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

3. tutorial on the #NaturaConnect Learning Platform, explores planning for nature conservation in the context of the Trans-European Nature Network. It focuses on systematic conservation planning with prioritzr for comprehensive, adequate, resilient and effective area-based planning. buff.ly/iqEM3ez

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The EU has an ambitious goal of restoring degraded areas and protecting at least 30% of land and sea. How do we get there? At the NaturaConnect final event, policymakers, government authorities, conservation managers and researchers will come together to explore. Join us-Bru, 22. 9. buff.ly/M66IXRL

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🌿NaturaConnect is part of the new research article exploring what shapes Europe's invertebrate distribution. The study demonstrates the importance of climate and soil as predictors of invertebrate distributions. Read more: buff.ly/3pZmPig #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Join our Final Event in Brussels on Sept 22: buff.ly/GzESL4c Hear about: Decision-support tools for protected area expansion and ecological connectivity TEN-N configurations across different climate and land-use scenarios Evidence-based policy recommendations Insights from 6 case study regions

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Delighted to share new research from our NaturaConnect-supported team, published in Diversity and Distributions Journal: "Threats to Nature's Contributions to People Provided by Terrestrial Vertebrates Across Europe", led by Louise M. J. O'Connor and colleagues. Read the full paper: buff.ly/4Fmb51x

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🌿 Connecting Parks and People: How Can We Make Urban Green Spaces Truly Accessible? In a rapidly urbanising world, equitable access to green spaces is critical for well-being. But proximity alone doesn’t guarantee accessibility. 📖 Read the full study here: buff.ly/HoeMAng #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🌿#NaturaConnect was at the 8th European Congress of Conservation Biology n Leiden, 6-10 July 2026! It is one of Europe's largest conservation science gatherings, bringing together researchers, policymakers and practitioners. More info: buff.ly/NwXajFO @eccb26leiden.bsky.social #HorizonEU #ECCB2026

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🌿Prof. Dagmar Haase represented #NaturaConnect last week at the Landscape Ecology UK 2026 Conference, delivering a keynote in the Biodiversity Trends & Indicators session. The conference brought together researchers, policymakers, conservationists, and practitioners. Learn more: buff.ly/BrdqJzM

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

📢 New training module on Connectivity Conservation available on the #NaturaConnect Learning Platform! This new module covers key concepts and methods for connectivity modelling and planning, a vital feature of a coherent Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N). 🎯Enrol now: buff.ly/AvtAIu6 #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

📍 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐬 | 𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 | We are delighted to announce the 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 - and we would like you to join us! 👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: buff.ly/aGlT5kE #NaturaConnect #HorizonEurope

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

On July 1st @Carla Freund represented #NaturaConnect at the Green Social Summit, hosted at the European Parliament. She took part in the Panel focusing on "Budget, LIFE Programme, Green Bonds, Cost of Inaction, and Subsidies to Fossil Fuels" #HorizonEU

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

On 23 June, #NaturaConnect's @Piero Visconti (IIASA) took to the stage at the Biodiversity Symposium in Copenhagen - one of Denmark's leading national forums for researchers, nature managers, policymakers, and conservation practitioners - to present the project's latest findings. #HorizonEU

Louise O’Connor @lmjoconnor.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

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So honoured and grateful to SCB Europe for this award! Like biodiversity, science is built on connections 🌱 I'm especially grateful to my mentors Piero Visconti @martinjung.eu & to many amazing collaborators who have shaped my work - this is very much a shared achievement!

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🌿New NaturaConnect paper, published in Conservation Letters (2026), introduces a machine-learning framework to assess the conservation status of amphibians, mammals, and reptiles under the EU Habitats Directive. 📖 Read the full open-access paper: buff.ly/an900NF #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Building a connected network for nature in Portugal and across Europe: That was the central topic discussed at the #NaturaConnect final seminar in Portugal, held on 22 May in Évora, bringing together more than 80 participants from versatile sectors. Read more in our article: buff.ly/ae5ipMc

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Last week, as part of the European Day of Parks 2026 - themed 'Connected by Nature' - NaturaConnect representatives were proud to take the stage at the EUROPARC Federation's special webinar on ecological connectivity in and beyond Protected Areas. Get all the details here: buff.ly/MYjxdRJ

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The NaturaConnect project joined the MUST – Enabling Multispecies Transitions Festival in Lappeenranta on 20–21 May, a vibrant event dedicated to biodiversity and sustainable urban transitions 🌿 #HorizonEU #NaturaConnect

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

🌿Strengthening ecological connectivity in France We are pleased to share a new French report from our stakeholders on connectivity analyses, now available here hal.science/hal-05486489 #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

New Findings from #NaturaConnect | Land-use and climate scenarios spatial data for Europe 📖 Read the full report: buff.ly/9ymoF7F 🎥Revisit the recent webinar Shaping Tomorrow’s Landscapes: Land‑Use Futures in the Danube–Carpathian Region: buff.ly/ueoeekj #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🌿#NaturaConnect at BioMonWeek 2026 | Montpellier, 4–8 May Our team M. Viti and W. Thuiller joined researchers, policymakers & industry to advance transnational biodiversity monitoring & contribute to the TEN-N framework. Wilfried also presented our habitat modelling results. ➡️ 2026.biomonweek.eu

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We are thrilled to introduce you to Dr Louise O’Connor, a key contributor to the NaturaConnect project, where she develops spatial conservation and restoration scenarios to support the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. Explore the resources to which Louise has contributed: buff.ly/c8aLHlL

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🌿 New Insights from #NaturaConnect We’re pleased to share a new report that outlines effective strategies for designing an EU-wide biodiversity monitoring network to support the Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N). 🔗 Interested in learning more? Explore the full report: doi.org/10.3897/arph...

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🚀 We are excited to share our second tutorial on the #NaturaConnect Learning Platform, exploring species distribution modelling in support of building a comprehensive Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N). Let’s work together toward a climate-resilient TEN-N! buff.ly/Ffh5UAE #HorizonEU

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

📢 Last chance to register! Join the next NaturaConnect Webinar! Shaping Tomorrow’s Landscapes: Land‑Use Futures in the Danube–Carpathian Region 📅 Join us on 23rd of April 2026 | 10:00 – 11:15 CEST Register now: naturaconnect.idiv.de/events/land-... #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞. That is why the 2026 theme of the biggest awareness-raising event for #ProtectedAreas in Europe, the European Day of Parks, is '𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞'. Learn more in our new article: tinyurl.com/mtde4uxs #EDoP2026 #NaturaConnect

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

❗️ Do not miss a chance to join the next NaturaConnect Webinar! Shaping Tomorrow’s Landscapes: Land‑Use Futures in the Danube–Carpathian Region 📅 Join us on 23rd of April 2026 | 10:00 – 11:15 CEST Register now: buff.ly/XWBNDiF #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

🌿 Os resultados do webinar já estão disponíveis! 📌 A gravação da sessão e as apresentações estão disponíveis no nosso site: buff.ly/D0qYSV6

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🌿 Connect with NaturaConnect! Explore our latest newsletter issue and subscribe to discover what’s new in the world of NaturaConnect. buff.ly/SYNz6Zv #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Shaping Tomorrow’s Landscapes: Land‑Use Futures in the Danube–Carpathian Region Join us on 23rd of April 2026 | 10:00 – 11:30 CEST Register now: buff.ly/xcVmjVM #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

NaturaConnect Webinar Outcomes | Navigating Climate Change: Methodologies and Applications for Conservation Watch the webinar recording and explore useful resources and presentations: buff.ly/oDbxtHZ #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

At EUROPARC Siggen Seminar on planning and implementing restoration measures in PA on March 17-18, @Louise O’Connor from @IIASA presented how the #NaturaConnect results from the prioritisation analysis and related outputs can support ecological restoration planning under the Nature Restoration Reg.

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

📍 Do not miss our new webinar! 📅 26th March 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 – 11:30 CET Navigating Climate Change: Methodologies and Applications for Conservation 🔗 Register and view the agenda here: buff.ly/5kLHIFp #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Workshop Report & Video Now Available From the 20th to the 21st of January 2026, the #NaturaConnect project brought together experts, policymakers and practitioners in Brussels for our event “From Science to Action”. Workshop Report is now available: buff.ly/96Zs3IY 🎥

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NaturaConnect: From Science to Action| Brussels January 2026

From Science to Action: Strategic Planning for the Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N) On 20-21 January 2026, the NaturaConnect project brought together experts, policymakers and practitioners in…

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🌿New NaturaConnect Policy Brief | Funding Resilience: Why Europe’s Biodiversity Can’t Wait Europe’s future depends on nature. Will we invest in resilience or pay the price of inaction? 📖 Read the full policy brief: buff.ly/6yFSyKw #HorizonEU #NaturaConnect #MFF #TENN

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Let’s celebrate the European Day of Parks 2026! This year’s theme, "Connected by Nature", aligns perfectly with our mission to strengthen ecological connectivity and highlight the vital links between landscapes, biodiversity, and society. Join the celebration of #EuropeanDayOfParks: buff.ly/SJoG2z2

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Navigating Climate Change: Methodologies and Applications for Conservation 📅 26th March 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 – 11:30 CET | 📍 Webinar 🔗 Register and view the agenda here: naturaconnect.idiv.de/events/navig... #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🌿 #NaturaConnect at the 17th Carpathian Convention Working Group on Biodiversity On 24th February 2026, around 30 representatives from the seven Carpathian countries - including authorities, universities, and NGOs - gathered to advance biodiversity conservation in the region. #HorizonEU

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NaturaConnect @naturaconnect.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🌍 New project output from the NaturaConnect: "Ecosystem services across Europe: Current and future natural capital and ecosystem services" Access this and many other outputs from the project, here: naturaconnect.eu/deliverables/ #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU