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Building shared knowledge capital to support natural resource governance in the Northern periphery (BusK)

Start date: Jun 1, 2016, End date: May 31, 2019,

Description (EN): This project develops planning tools that enhance the use of participatory techniques, and gives assistance for decision makers concerning land use planning and natural resource governance. Concretely, the development of participatory tools such as participatory GIS (PPGIS) is needed. Until now, these tools have been developed for urban areas and utilized successfu ...
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Saving wooded Natura 2000 habitats from invasive alien fungi species on the Island of Gotland, Sweden (LIFE- ELMIAS)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2018,

...scandian wooded meadows. Elm (Ulmus spp.) and ash (Fraxinus excelsior), makes up almost 70% of the old growth tree layer on Gotland and is significant even in a national context given that 17% of the Swedish population of old elms and 24% of the old ash are on Gotland. If no action is taken, and taken soon, there is a substantial risk that the majority of the veteran ash and elm trees on Gotland w ...
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Restoration of tributaries of the Vindel river combined with monitoring and evaluation of ecological responses of species and habitats (Vindel River LIFE)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Oct 31, 2015,

... Actions to restore the tributaries of the Vindel river in the county of Västerbotten in the northern part of Sweden to a more natural conservation status are considered a priority by the Swedish environmental protection agency, the county administrative board and the EU under the Habitats Directive and the Water Framework Directive (WFD). For example, the fundamental aim of the WFD is t ...
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“Demonstration of an integrated North-European system for monitoring terrestrial habitats” (MOTH)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

Background All European Member States are required to report on their implementation of the Habitats Directive to the European Commission. This constitutes a major challenge, since for every habitat type it is necessary to deliver accurate estimates of coverage, distribution range, and status of several variables describing important functions and structu ...
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Collaborative management planning and action for agriculture and environment in the Baltic Sea Region (Baltic Compact)

Start date: Nov 30, 2012, End date: Sep 29, 2014,

Baltic COMPASS project has been successful in demonstrating the importance and testing different platforms for agri-environmental dialogue on challenges and solutions across the Baltic Sea Region. One of the conclusions from Baltic COMPASS stakeholder activities underscores the importance of bottom-up activities and cross-sector collaboration on the local scale. On this basis, Baltic COMPASS devel ...
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Renewable Energy Training and Demonstration Network for Remote Communities in the NPP Area (REMOTE)

Start date: Sep 29, 2012, End date: Sep 29, 2014,

The REMOTE project will increase and support local capacities in renewable energy solutions across the NPP area. By building on the results of NPP Renewable Energy Cluster projects and networks, the REMOTE will establish an unique International Network of Best Practise Demonstration Sites, and integrate it to a Training for Trainers Service. The sustaining network will support the capacity develop ...
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Innovative approaches towards sustainable forested landscapes (Baltic Landscape)

Start date: Sep 28, 2011, End date: Mar 27, 2014,

Forests in the Baltic Sea Region are either dominating in the landscape (FIN, NOR, Russia, SWE) or are its important part (POL, Belarus, EST, LV) (annex 1). The long-term goal of the project is to foster good governance in forested landscapes. These landscapes are facing new challenges caused by i.e. globalization, climate change, demands of both more intensive use of natural resources and enhance ...
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Environmental quality and pressures assessment across Europe: the LTER network as an integrated and shared system for ecosystem monitoring (EnvEurope)

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

Background A vast amount environmental data is currently collected across Europe, both at national and international level, generating valuable information for policy makers and citizens. However, much of this information is not readily comparable, posing a major obstacle to the development of well-informed environmental policies and strategies at Europea ...
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Baltic Forum for Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Manure Management (Baltic MANURE)

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

The Baltic Sea Basin is an area of intensive, and intensifying agricultural production. There are about 36 million units of cattle, 67 million units of pigs, and 190 million units of poultry in the region. (Gren, I.-M. et al., 2008: Cost of nutrient reductions to the Baltic Sea - technical report). Intensifying and concentration of animal production has resulted in environmental problems caused by ...
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Baltic seals - balancing between sustainable ecosystem management and fisheries (ECOSEAL)

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

ls in the Baltic Sea ecosystem to be utilized for conservation and management actions, 3) to create risk analysis models by combining existing data (e.g. on rate of population increase) and the new information produced in the project, to be used as tools in sustainable management of seals, and 4) to disseminate up-to-date information on seal-fishery conflict to interest groups, and 5) to recommen ...
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Future proofing the North Sea berry fruit industry in times of climate change (ClimaFruit)

Start date: Sep 30, 2009, End date: Sep 29, 2013,

ClimaFruit will establish transnational cooperation between research institutions and the NSR berryfruit industry in order to maximize the implementation of innovative technologies and tools in the private sector to overcome challenges related to changed climate conditions. Thereby, the project will secure, sustain & grow the economic value of the NSR berryfruit industry under changing climatic co ...
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Innovative practices and technologies for developing sustainable aquaculture in the Baltic Sea region (AQUABEST)

Start date: Jun 8, 2011, End date: Mar 7, 2013,

Aquaculture has been the fastest growing food production sector during the last two decades. In the Baltic Sea region, though, the industry has stagnated or even decreased. The goal for the Aquabest project is to change this trend. However, the future growth in aquaculture production has to be built on sustainable practices and technologies.Aquabest aims to: 1. Start a self-evaluation of the envir ...
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Baltic COMPASS - Comprehensive Policy Actions and Investments in Sustainable Solutions in Agriculture in the Baltic Sea Region (Baltic COMPASS)

Start date: Nov 30, 2009, End date: Dec 15, 2012,

Baltic COMPASS project has grown out of a large number of international projects in the field of landuse, agriculture, water and environment related to the protection of the Baltic Sea. Specifically, Baltic COMPASS is a response to the need for a transnational approach to reduce eutrophication of the Baltic Sea and contribute in adaption and implementation of the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSA ...
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Further Development and Implementation of an EU-level Forest Monitoring System (FutMon)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Jun 30, 2011,

Background Forests cover about 30% of Europe, providing high value concerning: biodiversity; carbon sequestration; soil and water protection; and the economic contribution of goods and services. However, climate change, air pollution and changes in land use are threatening the health, stability and sustainability of forests and their values. On top of th ...
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Seterbrukets biologiske kulturarv som ressurs for en bærekraftig framtid

Start date: Oct 14, 2010, End date: Jun 14, 2011,

Förprojektets mål är att identifiera näringens behov för kompetensutveckling innanför temat Säterbrukets biologiska kulturarv i Nordens Gröna Bälte och att därefter under utlysning 8 lämna en ansökan till ett huvudprojekt.Detta ska göras genom att genomföra en workshop som ska stärka nätverkssamarbetet över gränsen och identifiera näringens kompetensbehov.– avgränsa och definiera huvudmål och delm ...
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BrandIT ( Phase 2)

Start date: Mar 31, 2010, End date: Feb 28, 2011,

The purpose of the project is to make sure that the ICT-cluster in the Oresund region will remain and continue to bring financial growth to the region. This will be accomplished through a marketing campaign that will place the ICT-cluster in the Oresund region on a global map. Achieve ...
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ELLETime - Solutions for competitive pellet production in medium size enterprises 1.6 (PELLETime)

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

PELLETime will develop an accessible package of tools to design sustainable pellet supply chains, thereby promoting the role of local entrepreneurs in utilising local renewable energy resources and supporting the energy self-sufficiency of northern peripheral regions. The small scale production of pellets currently faces both technological limitations, as well as lack of knowledge. The project add ...
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Regional Collaboration for Minimising Pesticide Emissions in the Environment (CleanRegion)

Start date: Jan 31, 2005, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

The participating research institutes are strongly involved in the European Weed Research Society (EWRS) and have a long and extensive expertise on non-chemical methods of weed control.By linking these research institutions with the public authorities, CleanRegion supports the involved municipalities and cities in (1) developing alternative strategies for weed control, (2) developing improved poli ...
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Forests as a resource for sustainable development and spatial planning in the Baltic Sea Region - BALTIC FOREST (BALTIC FOREST)

Start date: Dec 31, 2005, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

The overall project objective is to enhance sustainable regional development in the BSR based on management and use of the forests as a resource, by establishing and employing multi pur pose, cross-sectorial and transnational forest sector cooperation. The key conceptual approach is to secure forest sector sustainability and enhance input to regional development and spatial planning, by exploring ...
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art II: Baltic University Urban Forum - Implementing Sustainable Development in Urban Areas - Urban Forum (BUUF II)

Start date: Jun 30, 2003, End date: May 30, 2006,

The Baltic University Urban Forum, BUUF, aims to contribute to a sustainable development in the Baltic Sea region by developing local sustainability strategies. The project is of special relevance for spatial planning, building strategies, and infrastructure development, where the role of the municipality is large. The project aims to develop integrative tools for urban management.The project addr ...
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Baltic Ecological Recycling Agriculture and Society (BERAS )

Start date: Feb 28, 2003, End date: Mar 30, 2006,

The goal of the project was the evaluation and demonstration of the potential of ecological recycling-based agriculture, combined with priority for local and regional processing, distribution and consumption, in order to reduce consumption of limited resources, emissions of greenhouse gases and nitrogen and phosphorus pollution to the Baltic Sea area by half or more, according to politically decid ...
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Strategy and Action Plan for the Barents Region up to 2010 (BARENTS 2010)

Start date: Jun 30, 2003, End date: Mar 30, 2006,

The project has been initiated by the Barents Regional Council and follows up an evaluation of regional co-operation in the Barents Region 1993-2000. The Barents region consists of thirteen regions and many different ethnic groups in four countries, which have a lot of common problems. Differences in culture, legal framework, etc create problems and hamper fruitful co-operation. Almost all parts o ...
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Demonstration of use of satellite images, estimations and www in forestry to protect nature and prevent environmental accidents (Forest Safe)

Start date: Apr 30, 2001, End date: Sep 30, 2005,

Background Sweden and the UK together are home to the majority of conifer forest types in Europe. Both countries face significant environmental problems related to the extensive areas of productive forestry. An increased emphasis on sustainability in forestry means that new methods need to be developed for monitoring and planning forestry and forestry op ...
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Baltic University Urban Forum - Implementing Sustainable Development in Urban Areas - Urban Forum (BUUF )

Start date: Feb 28, 2003, End date: Jun 29, 2003,

The Baltic University Urban Forum (BUUF) is a cooperation between cities/towns and universities in the Baltic Sea region to promote sustainable development. The BUUF project aims to develop strategies for sustainable development for cities and towns. 20 cities and towns, and 15 universities in 9 countries take part in the project. Through the Union of Baltic Cities the results will be available fo ...
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Landscape as a resource, Scenarios and strategies for a sustainable development in the Oresund Region

...e assessment work can be organised in the future and be a natural part of all planning- and development processes. The purpose of the project is also to identify areas where differences in Danish and Swedish legislation primarily planning and environmental legislation make it difficult to boost the integration.
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Landscape Education:New Opportunities for Teaching and Research in Europe III

Start date: Oct 1, 2010,

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Utmarksbete - biologiskt kulturarv som resurs för en hållbar framtid

Genom det etablerade partnerskapet mellan olika aktörer på norsk och svensk sida kommer projektet att kunna erhålla ett institutionellt mervärde. Projektet strävar efter att skapa ett mer långsiktigt samarbete mellan brukare och olika näringsutövare som använder eller önskar använda utmarksbetet och dess biologiska kulturarv som en resurs i framtiden och likaså mellan regionala lantbruks- och milj ...
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Pepas

Reason for the project:In a previous Leonardo pilot project (DASVENT) an accreditation system for veterinary nurse programmes has been set up successfully. Thanks to this system, it has become easier for veterinary nurses graduated from an accredited programme to find a job abroad. As part of this project, an agreed set of practical learning outcomes (the Dossier of European Competencies) was dev ...
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DASVENT — Development Of An Accreditation System For Veterinary Nurse Trainers In Europe

The project “DASVENT” will develop an accreditation system for Veterinary Nurse Trainers. This accreditation system will be developed with the help of Vetnnet, a stable European Network of Veterinary Nurse Trainers and Associated Institutes. An existing American Accreditation system will be used as an example, in order to accelerate the process of developing the european system.The system will be ...
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Ecoroute

Getting the rural economy on the right track : A learning package, together with training and good practice guides have been produced for eco-tourism training and a certification system is being developed. This benefits the rural economy as such training materials are in short supply. This project started in 2003 and lasted 24 months.
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S1-L05-IAMONET-RU-International Academic Mobility Network with Russia

Start date: Jul 15, 2010,

The consortium has already been selected under the 2006 - 2008 EM ECW calls and has implemented the network in 2007. During the first three years of the project implementation 785 persons have been selected and are already participating in individual mobility flows. For the third phase of the project 254 mobility flows from Russia to the EU and vice versa are planned, involving all levels of the p ...
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TRANSatlantic FORestry Master

Start date: Sep 16, 2010,

This Transatlantic Degree Partnership project is a follow-up of our successful EC and HRSDC funded (2005-2008) TRANSFOR program which supported student exchanges in the area of resource and environmental management. Under TRANSFOR-M we will educate students in a 2 year dual degree program in modern sustainable management that is tempered by attention to cultural and situational differences. They w ...
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INNOVATION IN THE TEACHING OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN LIFE SCIENCES IN EUROPE

Start date: Oct 1, 2010,

The I.S.L.E network: Innovation in the teaching of Sustainable Development in Life sciences in Europe, will ultimately involve HEIs, Research institutes, and enterprises from 32 countries (including two "third countries" Ukraine, Belarus), interested in introducing the concept of Sustainable Development in their curricula and/or institutions having had experience in this area and who are willing t ...
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Central Asia Student International Academic exchange with EU - CASIA

Start date: Nov 30, 2010,

The Consortium brings a wide range of disciplines together, but focuses in specific on agriculture, life sciences, trans-boundary natural resource management and climate change. The wider objective is very relevant in the context of partner Universities modernisation and adaptation of their education capabilities towards reformed countries economy in the region. The chosen main disciplines are add ...
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S1-L10 Central Asia Student International Academic exchange with EU

Start date: Jul 15, 2011,

The project’s wider objective is the establishment of a sustainable / operational network for academic exchange between Central Asia and European countries with a view to creating centres of excellence in CA Region. The CASIA project aims at the following specific objectives: - To enable a larger group of talented CA students to study at EU universities and benefit from already established educati ...
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Development and implementation of masters programmes in food safety and the production and marketing of TRADitional food PROducts in Russia and Kazakhstan

Start date: Dec 1, 2013,

TradPro’s principal objectives are to develop stronger relationships between universities and food industry professionals, food safety authorities and consumers, and enhance the capacities of universities in RU & KZ to develop new curricula that meet the most pressing needs of the economic sector and enhance graduates’ employment opportunities. To do so, TradPro aims to update and modernise existi ...
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