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Recovering the historic distribution range of the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) in Spain and Portugal (Iberlince)

Start date: Sep 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

Background Up until the 19th century, the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) could be found in all the regions of Spain and Portugal. Since then, and particularly in the last decades of the 20th century, its population and distribution area have suffered an alarming decline. The species is the most threatened carnivorous mammal in Europe. There are currently on ...
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INTEGRAL RECOVERY OF BONELLI’S EAGLE POPULATION IN SPAIN (LIFE BONELLI)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Sep 30, 2017,

Background For the first time, a specific programme of conservation measures for diverse core populations of the Bonelli’s eagle (Hieraætus fasciatus or Aquila fasciata) has been developed. The programme considers the north-western Mediterranean ‘metapopulation’ in Spain and the south of France as one and studies the relationships between the diffe ...
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Istituti Tecnici Agrari in rete e mobilità transnazionale per lo sviluppo dell’agricoltura biologica e dei sistemi agricoli integrati in Europa

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2017,

In line with the objectives of the Europe2020 Strategy and ET2020, through "Mobil-ITA Senza Frontiere", the consortium, led by the Agricultural Technical School "F.lli Agosti" of Bagnoregio (VT), aims to improve the quality of education and vocational training, giving a European dimension to the educational paths and thus providing the young participants the opportunity to test and improve their s ...
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DEHESA ECOSYSTEMS:DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES AND TOOLS FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (bioDEHESA)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Mar 31, 2017,

Background 'Dehesas' are part of Spain’s natural heritage. They are areas of holm oak (Quercus ilex ) woodland transformed by humans to provide pasture for livestock. This type of transformation creates an agro-silvicultural ecosystem of high ecological value, especially in relation to pasture biodiversity (habitat 6310 – Habitats Directive). Howeve ...
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SmArt water management with Integrated Decision support systems (SAID)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

"The need for providing high quality water to citizens and to reduce damages produce by floods and droughts has motivated research and development of many software-based decision support systems (DSSs). However, despite the notable technical advances DSSs, most of the water infrastructures in Europe are still managed by expert operators based on traditional best practices but with little support f ...
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Mobilità transnazionale per lo sviluppo delle competenze, la crescita dell'occupazione e la competitività delle PMI nel settore dell'agricoltura biologica e dell'allevamento

Start date: Nov 1, 2014, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

One of the central ideas underlying European Lifelong Learning policies is that international mobility should become a natural part of education and training schemes. This helps learners to achieve higher qualification levels which are crucial for a successful first step into the labour market or for career improvements. The EU Member States are fully committed to helping young people take advanta ...
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Sustainable Water treatment and Nutrient reuse options (SUWANU)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

Agricultural practices put the biggest pressure on fresh water resources for irrigation (55% of the water use in Europe) and on fertilizer usage. The European farmers face serious problems such as freshwater scarcity and nutrient availability, extreme climate conditions and the growing demand of the increasing population. This results in rising prices for mineral fertilizers and food, risky measur ...
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VITAL - vocational training for agricultural learners and staff

Start date: Nov 1, 2014, End date: Oct 31, 2015,

Project VITAL objectives are: - to provide a “learning by doing” vocational training experience to the target group in UE companies representing a sector best practices in terms of innovation and working methods. - to foster an exchange of knowledge in the agriculture sector - to give the chance to the target group to live a professionalizing experience abroad useful to be spent in the Italian an ...
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latform for improving maritime coastal pollution preparedness and response in Atlantic regions (ARCOPOLPLATFORM)

Start date: Dec 31, 2013, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

ARCOPOLplatform aims to further improve maritime safety in the Atlantic area and reinforce the protection of the coastal regions from maritime pollution through the capitalization and upgrading of ARCOPOL and ARCOPOLplus outcomes. Specifically, ARCOPOLplatform will organise pilot actions addressing local authorities to support the implementation of Local Contingency Plans. Moreover, these plans wi ...
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Valorización Socioeconómica Sostenible de la Biodiversidad Transfronteriza Andalucía-Marruecos (BIOECONOMY)

Start date: Dec 31, 2011, End date: Dec 30, 2013,

Valorizar las potencialidades que tiene la biodiversidad de interés común para Andalucía y Marruecos como base para potenciar un desarrollo socioeconómico sostenible endógeno. Expected Results: Implicación de las entidades soc ...
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Improving maritime safety and pollution response through technology transfer, training & innovation (ARCOPOLPLUS)

Start date: Dec 31, 2011, End date: Dec 30, 2013,

Built on the knowledge and outcomes developed by ARCOPOL project (2009-2011), ARCOPOLplus aims to further reinforce maritime safety in the Atlantic area by improving the regional preparedness and response to oil and HNS. ARCOPOLplus’ activities have been conceived focussing on technology transfer, training and innovation. On the one hand, ARCOPOL outputs will be upgraded and implemented through p ...
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Espacio Transfronterizo de Gestión Natural Compartida (ALBORÁN)

Start date: Dec 31, 2009, End date: Dec 30, 2013,

Poner en marcha un procedimiento de gestión ambiental común en el ámbito del mar de Alborán que facilite el intercambio de experiencias entre todos los actores y los grupos de interés para identificar y unificar las prioridades que mejoren la gobernanza del área de Alborán y conseguir definir una estrategia y ejecutar un plan de acción que sirva de modelo de aplicación de la Directiva de la Estrat ...
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Turismo Sustentável no Baixo/Bajo Guadiana (0588_UADITURS_5_P)

Start date: Dec 31, 2008, End date: Dec 30, 2013,

OBJECTIVOS: - Contribuir para o conhecimento e valorização dos recursos endógenos das regiões, especificamente dos seus recursos patrimoniais, ambientais e paisagísticos, bem como dos equipamentos culturais, dados cruciais para a promoção da área de cooperação Algarve/Alentejo/Andaluzia e para a captação de fluxos turísticos. - Consolidação de uma oferta turística diversificada e alternativa suste ...
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Desarrollo sostenible del espacio transfronterizo RED NATURA 2000 y hábitats común Andalucía-Marruecos (TRANSHABITAT)

Start date: Dec 31, 2010, End date: Dec 30, 2013,

Poner en valor los hábitats de interés común para Andalucía y Marruecos y establecer estrategias de gestión y conservación comunes así como prioridades ambientales a tener en cuenta en el desarrollo socioeconómico y agropecuario. Ello favorecerá la eliminición de las limitaciones en el diseño de medidas referentes a hábitats y especies que generan las fronteras geográficas y facilitará la irradiac ...
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Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas Network - North (MEDPAN NORTH)

Start date: Jun 30, 2010, End date: Jun 29, 2013,

MedPAN is the network of marine protected areas (MPAs) managers in the Mediterranean. The objective of the MedPAN North project is to improve the management effectiveness of MPAs, including marine Natura 2000 sites, to benefit the marine environment. It will be reached through activities in 5 components: Innovative aspects of MPA management Sustainable management of fisheries in MPAs Sustainable ...
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Novel Integrated Water Management Systems for Southern European Regions (NOVIWAM)

Start date: Feb 1, 2010, End date: Jan 31, 2013,

Most countries in European Union are suffering severe water scarcity caused by a negative balance between water resources and water demands. A sustainable management of hydrological resources results totally necessary, as it is established by the European Water Framework Directive (60/2000/EC), which makes compulsory for every water management authority in EU to prepare a river basin management pl ...
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Iberlinx II - Acção territorial transfronteiriça de conservação do lince-ibérico (0407_IBERLINX_II_6_P)

Start date: Dec 31, 2010, End date: Dec 30, 2012,

OBJECTIVOS: Qualificar e promover o desenvolvimento dos territórios transfronteiriços abrangidos pelo projecto através da conservação e valorização dos seus espaços naturais, expressando essa qualificação e aumento de valor através da conservação do lince-ibérico. ACÇÕES: Controlo e Segurança do território (vigilância de incêndios; controlo da caça ilegal); Gestão do habitat (culturas para a fauna ...
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ENERSCAPES - Territory, landscape and renewable energies (enerscapes)

Start date: May 31, 2010, End date: Nov 29, 2012,

The growing use of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) is leading to a new awareness about their compatibility with landscape and heritage preservation policies. This project wants to investigate and evaluate the impacts that a non-regulated diffusion of RES could cause on Mediterranean territories and landscapes. By connecting energy and territorial planning, partners will identify suitable strategi ...
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Conservation and reintroduction of the Iberian lynx in Andalucia (Reintroducción Lince Andalucia)

Start date: Aug 1, 2006, End date: Feb 28, 2012,

Background The Iberian lynx is the most threatened carnivorous mammal in Europe. This medium-sized feline (8-14 kg) lives in areas characterised by a mixture of dense woodland, Mediterranean scrub and pasture. It benefits from areas with an abundance of its main prey, rabbits, and where interference from humans is minimal. Up to the 19th century, the spe ...
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Itinerários do Baixo Guadiana  (0328_GUADITER_5_P)

Start date: Dec 31, 2007, End date: Dec 30, 2011,

OBJECTIVO: Criar e difundir uma estratégia turística conjunta para uma oferta estruturada a nível do património, cultura e ambiente na região transfronteiriça do Baixo Guadiana (Algarve, Baixo Alentejo e Andalucía), contribuindo também para a aproximação das populações.ACÇÕES: Execução e sinalização de Itinerários interligados em ambos os lados da fronteira: itinerário patrimonial e ambiental do ...
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Water and territories (WAT)

Start date: Apr 14, 2009, End date: Oct 14, 2011,

Este proyecto pretende crear nuevas perspectivas de gobernanza relativas a los recursos hídricos favoreciendo las sinergias entre los actores competentes en la materia. Todo esto permitirá llegar a un proceso de toma de decisiones compartido entre la ordenación del territorio y la gestión de los recursos hídricos apoyándose en un análisis pluridisciplinario (técnico, económico y normativo). Concre ...
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Culture de risque incendie en zone d'interface forêt/habitat (PYROSUDOE)

Start date: Mar 31, 2009, End date: Sep 29, 2011,

El objetivo final del proyecto PYROSUDOE es mejorar las políticas de gestión de los interfaces bosque/hábitat en favor de la prevención del riesgo de incendios, con el fin de reducir las amenazas para la población e infraestructuras y proteger el medio ambiente y el medio natural, todo ello a través de la elaboración de estrategias comunes entre los actores protagonistas del espacio SUDOE, de acci ...
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Desarrollo integral (agrario, rural, medioambiental, cultural y turístico) en el ámbito de la Reserva de la Biosfera Intercontinental del Mediterráneo (INTEGRARBIM)

Start date: Dec 31, 2009, End date: Jun 29, 2011,

Crear marcos de gobernanza comunes en torno a la Reserva de la Biosfera Intercontinental del Mediterráneo (RBIM) mediante el fortalecimiento institucional, el fomento de un desarrollo socioeconómico sostenible, la promoción medioambiental y la valorización del patrimonio. ...
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Recuperación de los oficios artesanos en peligro de extinción (ROAPE I)

Start date: Jan 31, 2010, End date: Jun 29, 2011,

El objetivo principal del proyecto es la puesta en valor de los oficios artesanos como vía de conservación del patrimonio cultural y etnográfico, así como la creación de empleo y riqueza en los Espacios Naturales Protegidos y cooperación entre Andalucía y Marruecos. ...
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grama de Transferencia tecnológica en materia de aguas con el Reino de Marruecos (3ª Fase) (PROTTMA-3)

Start date: Sep 14, 2009, End date: Jun 29, 2011,

Contribuir al objetivo prioritario de anticipar y gestionar riesgos ante inundaciones en Marruecos, especialmente en el norte del país, evitando con ello las pérdidas humanas y los destrozos en infraestructuras producidas por las mismas. Además se persigue el desarrollo sostenible y equilibrado del territorio de actuación. ...
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Adaptation aux effets dérivés du changement climatique (ADAPTACLIMA)

Start date: May 31, 2009, End date: May 30, 2011,

Dos son los objetivos estratégicos del proyecto ADAPTACLIMA, por una parte concienciar a la población del espacio de cooperación SUDOE sobre las consecuencias reales del cambio climático, y por otra, promover y desarrollar medidas de adaptación de la sociedad a los futuros escenarios derivados de este cambio. El cumplimiento de estos objetivos permitiría amortiguar en cierto modo el impacto negati ...
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Desenv. e harmonização por Portugal e Espanha de novos indicadores, metod. e estratégias comuns para aplicação da Directiva Quadro da Água às massas de água de transição e costeiras do Guadiana Desenvolvimento e articulação de novas estratégias, metodolog (0252_DIMEAGUA_5_P)

Start date: Dec 31, 2007, End date: Dec 30, 2010,

OBJETIVO: Desenvolvimento e articulação de novas estratégias, metodologias e ferramentas comuns de base científica, por Portugal e Espanha, para aplicação da Directiva Quadro da Água (DQA) às massas de água de transição e costeira do Guadiana.ACCIONES: 1. Avaliação da aplicação da DQA às zonas de transição e costeira do Guadiana; 2. Recolha de dados e desenvolvimento de ferramentas de gestão intgr ...
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Iberlinx - Acção territorial transfronteiriça de conservação do lince – ibérico (0016_IBERLINX_6_P)

Start date: Jan 11, 2009, End date: Dec 30, 2010,

OBJECTIVO: Garantir condições óptimas de habitat potencial para o lince-ibérico, de modo à sua posterior reintrodução/translocação e apoio ao funcionamento do centro de cria português, promovendo um efeito demonstrativo e multiplicador sobre outras áreas rurais adjacentes. Comunicação da sustentabilidade ambiental do projecto e impacto positivo no turismo.ACÇÕES: 1) Gestão dos habitats e das popul ...
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New Sources of Employment to Promote the Wealth-Generating Capacity of Rural Communities (RuralJobs)

Start date: Feb 1, 2008, End date: Oct 31, 2010,

RuralJobs will quantify the employment needs and potentials in different typologies of pilot areas within contrasting reference areas in six EU countries, evaluating the effectiveness of past and current policies in addressing these needs and potentials, and by systematic analysis of the results, providing guidelines on the better targeting of future rural development measures. The main objective ...
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DESERTNET 2

Start date: Sep 30, 2005, End date: Jun 29, 2008,

L’objectif du projet est de donner une continuité à l’expérience DESERTNET, en la développant et en intégrant des aspects innovants. Le projet a pour objectifs de réaliser une base de données hydro-météorologique et d’étendre l’analyse du cycle hydrologique à toute la zone Medocc. Il s’agit également d’appliquer et de vérifier les méthodologies déjà existantes pour la surveillance des phénomènes d ...
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BASSINS VERSANTS MÉDITERRANÉENS

Start date: May 31, 2005, End date: Oct 30, 2007,

L’objectif est un échange d’expérience des acquis en matière d’aménagement et de gestion intégrée des bassins fluviaux concernant des zones urbaines et péri-urbaines, entre l’espace MEDOCC et les régions du Maghreb, afin de développer une démarche commune sur de thématiques communes : équilibre centres urbains -périphéries, relations villes-campagne, gestion des ressources en eau, risques naturels ...
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ays.Doc : Good Practices for the Landscape (Pays.Doc)

Start date: May 31, 2005, End date: Oct 30, 2007,

Le projet vise à faciliter les échanges et la dynamisation de la coopération méditerranéenne et des autres institutions intéressées par le fait paysager. Lespace méditerranéen offre un milieu géographique aux caractéristiques propres et aux problèmes communs et le partenariat souhaite mettre en place les moyens dun processus déchange dexpériences entre lensemble des acteurs (gestionnaires locaux, ...
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Integrated management of agriculture in the surroundings of community importance wetlands (sustainable wetlands) (Humedales Sostenibles)

Start date: Oct 1, 2004, End date: Oct 1, 2007,

Background Mediterranean wetlands are threatened by the economic activities carried out in their catchment basins. Conventional agricultural techniques have environmental impacts that are aggravated when they are employed in wetland catchment basins. These impacts include diminished production capacity and content of organic material; contamination of su ...
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Revaluation of the identity of the Atlantic salt mines. Recovery and promotion of the biological, economic and cultural potential of coastal humid zones (SAL)

Start date: Dec 31, 2003, End date: Sep 29, 2007,

The project aims to promote, within a European network, the different aspects which form the common identity of salt-producing sites:- original potential for biodiversity, similar technical expertise, landscapes, histories.It sets in place the following work priorities:- improving the biological interest of the sites;- restoring the marshlands; - organising and structuring the profession;- creatin ...
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MEDITERRANEAN RIVER BASINS: Installation and management of the Mediterranean river basins (MEDITERRANEAN RIVER BASINS)

Start date: May 31, 2005, End date: Jun 29, 2007,

Lobjectif est un échange dexpérience des acquis en matière daménagement et de gestion intégrée des bassins fluviaux concernant des zones urbaines et péri-urbaines, entre lespace MEDOCC et les régions du Maghreb, afin de développer une démarche commune sur de thématiques communes : équilibre centres urbains -périphéries, relations villes-campagne, gestion des ressources en eau, risques naturels, po ...
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IC-RM : Projets d'initiative commune des régions méditerranéennes (PIC-RM)

Start date: Jun 30, 2005, End date: Mar 29, 2007,

Lobjectif principal de PIC-RM est didentifier et danalyser des grands projets structurants pour lespace Medoc sur lesquels les régions partenaires sont prêtes à coordonner leurs efforts et à sengager dans des réalisations communes ou partagées. Le projet PIC-RM propose dappliquer la coopération interrégionale. Il sagit de demander aux régions partenaires didentifier des projets sur des thématiques ...
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Conservation and restoration of wetlands in Andalucia (Humedales andaluces)

Start date: Sep 15, 2003, End date: Dec 15, 2006,

Background Mediterranean wetlands are unique and valuable habitats but also fragile due to the typical arid climatic conditions. This project targeted three wetlands of European importance in southern Spain’s Andalusia region. Two of the wetlands are closed basins, where lagoons of different sizes host habitats and species of high biological interest. T ...
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Population recovery of Iberian Lynx in Andalusia (Lince Andalucía)

Start date: Jul 1, 2002, End date: Jun 30, 2006,

Background The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is the most threatened carnivorous mammal in Europe. This medium-sized feline (8-14 kg) lives in areas characterised by a mixture of dense woodland, Mediterranean scrub and pasture, especially areas with an abundance of rabbits and where interference from humans is minimal. Until the 14th century, the species co ...
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Euromedinculture: Euromed Information Culture (Euromedinculture)

Start date: May 31, 2004, End date: Jun 29, 2006,

« Euro-Medinculture » s’intéresse à la coopération culturelle entre les régions de l’espace Medocc. Le projet a pour objectif de permettre à plusieurs régions de l’espace euro-méditerranéen de coopérer et de travailler ensemble afin de mettre en place un réseau concret de structures régionales. Il s’agit également de fluidifier la circulation d’informations sur les questions euro-méditerranéennes, ...
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Improvement of the management of the SCI and SPA 'Cabo de Gata-Níjar' (Cabo de Gata)

Start date: Jul 1, 2001, End date: Jun 30, 2005,

Background The SCI/SPA of Cabo de Gata-Nijar is located in the extreme southeast of Almeria province. It is a site of extraordinary structural and biological complexity, stretching from the sea floor to coastal mountains of volcanic origin and passing through wetland and coastal ecosystems. The site experiences an extremely arid climate, unique in Western ...
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