On 22 April 2025, Consulta Europa hosted an informative webinar aimed at potential applicants from the Macaronesian region interested in submitting a proposal to the second call of the BESTLIFE2030 programme. The session was a success, gathering a wide range of stakeholders from the Canary Islands, Azores, and Madeira, including NGOs, research institutions, and local […]
Consulta Europa is pleased to invite organisations and stakeholders to an informative webinar dedicated to the second call for proposals under the BestLife2030 programme, specifically for the Macaronesian region (Madeira, Azores, and Canary Islands). The webinar will take place on: Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. (Canary Islands time) Format: Online This session […]
The BestLife2030 programme, funded by the European Union through the LIFE Programme, has launched its second call for proposals to support biodiversity conservation projects in the EU’s Outermost Regions (ORs) and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs). This call is not just a funding opportunity but a call to action to protect unique and threatened ecosystems […]
Policy Event & Final Conference to shape the future of Gender Equality in European Research
We are pleased to announce the second Call for Proposals under the BESTLIFE2030 Programme. This is more than just a funding opportunity—it’s a call to action for projects that will deliver tangible conservation results in Europe’s Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories. These areas are not only critical for Europe’s biodiversity but also play […]
Consulta Europa, with the support of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), successfully led the organisation of the Final Conference of the EXPER Project (Excellent Peripheries for a Strong European Research Area), a flagship event that marks the culmination of 30 months of collaboration to strengthen research and innovation capacity in Europe’s […]
Consulta Europa has successfully completed the two trainings scheduled within the Care4Youth project, which aims to promote the personal and professional development of the young participants. The first training, focused on Communication and Job Search, took place on 15 November 2024. In this session, the young people acquired key competences to improve their communication skills […]
Consulta Europa, as communication leader of the FLIARA project, supports the dissemination of key insights from this milestone event On January 29-30, 2025, the FLIARA project (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) successfully hosted its 3rd Community of Practice (CoP) in Rende, Italy, bringing together over 70 researchers, policymakers, rural innovators, and key stakeholders […]
The TWINNEDbySTARS project has generated concrete and transformative results for the tourism sector in Europe’s outermost regions. After months of work in collaboration with local stakeholders, businesses and experts, significant progress has been made, positioning these areas as benchmarks in innovative and sustainable tourism. Tangible Results: Tourism Innovations and Transformative Experiences Within the framework of […]
As ATHENA enters its final six months, we are excited to share the progress we have made in fostering the adoption of Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) within research-performing and research-funding organisations in Widening countries. To mark the culmination of this impactful journey, we are organising two pivotal events: Policy Event: In collaboration with the European […]
The ATHENA project has published its first policy brief, presenting practical recommendations aimed at advancing gender equality in research and innovation (R&I). These insights were developed under Deliverable 6.7: Policy Brief for Feedback to the European Commission – 1 (2023) and draw from ATHENA’s extensive experience and collaborations with sister projects such as SPEAR, CALIPER, GENDERACTION, […]
BESTLIFE2030 Macaronesia Regional Hub is set to launch its Second Call for Proposals in early spring 2025. This initiative, aimed at fostering sustainable development in the region, invites public, private, and civil society entities to submit innovative projects addressing pressing environmental and social challenges. Priority Areas for the Second Call: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: […]
On 27th and 28th November, the TWINNEDbySTARS consortium met on the island of Faial, Azores, at the Azores Marine Observatory (OMA) to hold its project meeting and the last co-creation workshop of this project dedicated to fostering collaboration in maritime and coastal tourism between European outermost regions. The event counted with the special participation of Agnieszka Kempny, Project Manager at […]
On October 29, 2024, the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) brought together over 25 participants from academia, government, and the private sector for a dynamic workshop on diversity and gender equality. This event highlighted a collaborative effort between two transformative EU-funded projects—ATHENA and EXPER—working to advance gender equality and institutional change across […]
The Macaronesia region has celebrated a major achievement in biodiversity conservation, with seven projects securing funding through the European Union’s BESTLIFE2030 Programme. This initiative, part of a €5.57 million boost to support the EU’s Outermost Regions and Overseas Territories, aims to safeguard fragile ecosystems by promoting targeted local conservation efforts. The approved projects span across […]