The regional workshop on “Enhancing Biodiversity Protection in the Eastern Partnership Countries: Learning from EU Best Practices” will take place on 28-30 April 2025 in Bratislava, Slovakia.
On 29 April 2025, a field trip is scheduled to the sites: Devínske aluvium Moravy, Devínska Kobyla, and Devínska hradná skala.
Meeting objectives
The objective of this workshop is to equip the participants from the EaP countries with a better understanding of the management and conservation of the Emerald Network and learn from best EU practices. The event will share knowledge and best practices on legal frameworks, site management, enforcement, capacity building, community participation, economic activities, and the experiences of EU countries and related initiatives such as the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the Nature Restoration Law.
Participants
The meeting will gather Government representatives from the EaP countries, EU institutions, CSOs, academia, representatives of the implementing consortium and the World Bank.
Background
The EU4Environment Programme supports the EaP countries in advancing the Emerald Network by developing national action plans and roadmaps, legal framework recommendations, management plan guidelines, and pilot management plans. It also enhances scientific knowledge, builds management capacity, raises awareness, promotes regional collaboration, and facilitates knowledge exchange.