https://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/empleo/sce/principal
PLOCAN
IUCN
https://iucn.org
Institut D’amenagement et D’urbanisme de la Region D’ile de France
https://www.institutparisregion.fr
IAC
https://www.iac.es
Fundación SIENEVA
FICYT (Fundacion para el Fomento en Asturias de la Investigacion Cientifica Aplicada y la Tecnologia)
https://www.ficyt.es
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
https://www.cnr.it
Associazione Comitato Collaborazione Medica
https://www.open-cooperazione.it/web/org-comitato-collaborazione-medica-ccm-scheda-CbAx0trgf59LMcXaz.aspx
Arditi – Agencia Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigacao, Tecnologia e Inovacao – Associacao
https://www.arditi.pt
Alma Mater Studiorum – Universita Di Bologna
https://www.unibo.it/
Success for Macaronesia: 7 Innovative Biodiversity Projects Funded to Protect Fragile Ecosystems
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 the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores, addressing key environmental challenges that threaten the region’s unique biodiversity. From protecting endangered species like the Tenerife Giant Lizard and the Madeira Bat to the recovery of marine and stream ecosystems, these initiatives represent a crucial step towards ensuring a sustainable future for Macaronesia’s rich natural heritage.
In the Canary Islands, the Conservation Strategies for Sharks and Rays project seeks to develop protective measures for these species, promoting public awareness and stakeholder collaboration. Meanwhile, DEFCON-TGL focuses on saving the critically endangered Tenerife Giant Lizard by tackling the issue of invasive species, ensuring the survival of this iconic reptile.
Madeira has received four of the approved projects, including the MARVEL initiative, which focuses on the conservation of marine vertebrates, and MAC Puffinus LIFE2030, aimed at protecting the Manx Shearwater from terrestrial threats. The SOS BATS@MAC project, spanning Madeira, the Azores, and the Canary Islands, will work to conserve the endangered Madeira Bat, while STOP Predators targets the reduction of invasive predators affecting seabird populations.
In the Azores, the Stream Ecosystem Recovery Using Potential Sentinel Species Cardamine Caldeirarum project will focus on restoring freshwater ecosystems, using genetic tools to assess and mitigate threats.
These projects not only protect biodiversity but also ensure the participation of local communities, encouraging them to take ownership of the conservation efforts while promoting economic and social development. As James Hardcastle, Head of the Protected and Conserved Areas Team, highlighted, these initiatives are about more than conservation: they are about empowering communities to thrive alongside nature.
This marks an exciting chapter for Macaronesia as it takes decisive action to preserve its unique ecosystems for future generations. The next call for proposals is expected in early 2025, offering further opportunities for local communities to contribute to global conservation efforts.
For more information or to get involved in preserving the biodiversity of the EU Overseas, contact bestlife2030@consulta-europa.com.
Celebration of the Erasmus Days with the Care4Youth Canary Islands team: one more step towards youth inclusion
Yesterday, 17th October, the Care4Youth Canary Islands team met to celebrate the Erasmus Days with a dissemination activity that brought together social workers from the associations Fundación Main, Opción 3 and Mojo de Caña. The meeting, held at the Escafandra Diving Club in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, was a space for discussion and planning, focused on the organisation of the next sports and training activities that will mark the next chapter of the project.
During the day, the representatives of the associations shared their ideas and strategies to ensure that the programmed activities respond to the needs of the young people, who will actively participate in the process thanks to the collaboration of these entities. Care4Youth will benefit from the joint work with Fundación Main, Opción 3 and Mojo de Caña, which will play a key role in acting as intermediaries between the project and the young people who will be part of the next phases of the project.
This meeting was an opportunity to highlight the progress made to date and to give visibility to the actions to come, consolidating a support network that, through sport and training, will foster the social inclusion of young people in vulnerable situations.
The planned activities will not only provide personal and professional development opportunities for participants, but will also reinforce the Care4Youth project’s commitment to social integration and youth well-being.
@YOUNGSDG: a new Erasmus+ project on youth and Sustainable development Goals
@YOUNGSDG is a recently funded Erasmus+ project, coordinated by Consulta Europa. The project has just started, in cooperation with other two organisations from Turkey and Germany. The consortium gathered together online on 14th October 2024 for the first project meeting in order to kick off the planning and execution of activities and create good teamwork.
@YOUNGSDG is committed to turning young people aged 17-25 into active, responsible, and informed global citizens while informing and training them about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The key specific objectives of the project are:
- To promote and teach young people about SDGs through innovative materials, resources, and action plans;
- To develop a sense of citizenship and interconnectedness by encouraging young people to see themselves as responsible and engaged global citizens;
- To promote collaboration and partnerships between project partners, young people, local youth and education organisations, and other stakeholders to work together on sustainable solutions.
To achieve these goals, the 3 partners – Consulta Europa, BILGEMDER, YouthX – will implement many activities. The main ones relate to the creation of an SDG Youth Methodology and a Training Guide, containing engaging materials, interactive content, and practical action plans.
These actions will serve to continue achieving new results even in the future. The project will last 24 months, from September 2024 to August 2026, for a total grant of € 60.000.
Workshop on Diversity and Gender Equality at the ULPGC
On 29 October 2024, the ULPGC will host the Workshop on Diversity and Gender Equality, an event organised by the Vice-rectorate for Research and Transfer, in collaboration with the Vice-rectorate for Social Projection and Communication and Consulta Europa. This workshop, which will take place in the Aula de Piedra of the Rectorate of the ULPGC from 09:45 hours, is part of the European projects ATHENA and EXPER, funded by the Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe (2021-2027) programmes of the European Union.
This event will be attended by leading experts in the fields of Social Policy, Accessibility, Equality and Diversity, and LGTBI Inclusion, who will discuss the challenges and advances in gender equality and diversity both in the academic environment and in society in general. This initiative is part of a broader effort to foster a more inclusive and equitable university community.
Why attend?
– Listen to the experts: Learn from professionals in Equality, Diversity and LGTBI Inclusion in Gran Canaria.
– Connect: Interact with people committed to advancing gender equality.
– Be part of the change: Contribute to the dialogue to build a more inclusive and just future.
The promotion of gender equality and diversity are key priorities for our university and society. This workshop offers an opportunity to deepen the topic and contribute to a more respectful environment for all people.
Click here to check the agenda or register here