Join our Final Event in Brussels on Sept 22: buff.ly/GzESL4c Hear about: Decision-support tools for protected area expansion and ecological connectivity TEN-N configurations across different climate and land-use scenarios Evidence-based policy recommendations Insights from 6 case study regions

Delighted to share new research from our NaturaConnect-supported team, published in Diversity and Distributions Journal: "Threats to Nature's Contributions to People Provided by Terrestrial Vertebrates Across Europe", led by Louise M. J. O'Connor and colleagues. Read the full paper: buff.ly/4Fmb51x

🌿 Connecting Parks and People: How Can We Make Urban Green Spaces Truly Accessible? In a rapidly urbanising world, equitable access to green spaces is critical for well-being. But proximity alone doesn’t guarantee accessibility. 📖 Read the full study here: buff.ly/HoeMAng #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

🌿#NaturaConnect was at the 8th European Congress of Conservation Biology n Leiden, 6-10 July 2026! It is one of Europe's largest conservation science gatherings, bringing together researchers, policymakers and practitioners. More info: buff.ly/NwXajFO @eccb26leiden.bsky.social #HorizonEU #ECCB2026

🌿Prof. Dagmar Haase represented #NaturaConnect last week at the Landscape Ecology UK 2026 Conference, delivering a keynote in the Biodiversity Trends & Indicators session. The conference brought together researchers, policymakers, conservationists, and practitioners. Learn more: buff.ly/BrdqJzM

📢 New training module on Connectivity Conservation available on the #NaturaConnect Learning Platform! This new module covers key concepts and methods for connectivity modelling and planning, a vital feature of a coherent Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N). 🎯Enrol now: buff.ly/AvtAIu6 #HorizonEU

📍 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐬 | 𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 | We are delighted to announce the 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 - and we would like you to join us! 👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: buff.ly/aGlT5kE #NaturaConnect #HorizonEurope

On July 1st @Carla Freund represented #NaturaConnect at the Green Social Summit, hosted at the European Parliament. She took part in the Panel focusing on "Budget, LIFE Programme, Green Bonds, Cost of Inaction, and Subsidies to Fossil Fuels" #HorizonEU

On 23 June, #NaturaConnect's @Piero Visconti (IIASA) took to the stage at the Biodiversity Symposium in Copenhagen - one of Denmark's leading national forums for researchers, nature managers, policymakers, and conservation practitioners - to present the project's latest findings. #HorizonEU

So honoured and grateful to SCB Europe for this award! Like biodiversity, science is built on connections 🌱 I'm especially grateful to my mentors Piero Visconti @martinjung.eu & to many amazing collaborators who have shaped my work - this is very much a shared achievement!

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🎉 Congratulations to Dr Louise O'Connor, recipient of our Early Career Conservation Award 2026! Louise is recognized for advancing spatial conservation planning in Europe by integrating interaction networks, ecosystem services & policy to support biodiversity recovery under global change.

🌿New NaturaConnect paper, published in Conservation Letters (2026), introduces a machine-learning framework to assess the conservation status of amphibians, mammals, and reptiles under the EU Habitats Directive. 📖 Read the full open-access paper: buff.ly/an900NF #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

Building a connected network for nature in Portugal and across Europe: That was the central topic discussed at the #NaturaConnect final seminar in Portugal, held on 22 May in Évora, bringing together more than 80 participants from versatile sectors. Read more in our article: buff.ly/ae5ipMc

Last week, as part of the European Day of Parks 2026 - themed 'Connected by Nature' - NaturaConnect representatives were proud to take the stage at the EUROPARC Federation's special webinar on ecological connectivity in and beyond Protected Areas. Get all the details here: buff.ly/MYjxdRJ

The NaturaConnect project joined the MUST – Enabling Multispecies Transitions Festival in Lappeenranta on 20–21 May, a vibrant event dedicated to biodiversity and sustainable urban transitions 🌿  #HorizonEU #NaturaConnect

🌿Strengthening ecological connectivity in France We are pleased to share a new French report from our stakeholders on connectivity analyses, now available here hal.science/hal-05486489 #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

New Findings from #NaturaConnect | Land-use and climate scenarios spatial data for Europe 📖 Read the full report: buff.ly/9ymoF7F 🎥Revisit the recent webinar Shaping Tomorrow’s Landscapes: Land‑Use Futures in the Danube–Carpathian Region: buff.ly/ueoeekj #HorizonEU

🌿#NaturaConnect at BioMonWeek 2026 | Montpellier, 4–8 May Our team M. Viti and W. Thuiller joined researchers, policymakers & industry to advance transnational biodiversity monitoring & contribute to the TEN-N framework. Wilfried also presented our habitat modelling results. ➡️ 2026.biomonweek.eu

We are thrilled to introduce you to Dr Louise O’Connor, a key contributor to the NaturaConnect project, where she develops spatial conservation and restoration scenarios to support the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. Explore the resources to which Louise has contributed: buff.ly/c8aLHlL

🌿 Join Us for the NaturaConnect Final Seminar in Portugal! 🌿 📅 Date & Time: 22 May, 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 Venue: Palácio de D. Manuel, Évora 🗣 Language: Portuguese 👉 Read more and register now: buff.ly/dHIQPOi #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

Seminário final do projeto NaturaConnect em Portugal | Final seminar of the NaturaConnect project in Portugal - NaturaConnect

*English below No dia 22 de maio, em celebração do Dia Internacional da Diversidade Biológica, a Universidade de Évora organiza um seminário subordinado ao tema “Contributo de Portugal para uma rede…

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🌿 New Insights from #NaturaConnect   We’re pleased to share a new report that outlines effective strategies for designing an EU-wide biodiversity monitoring network to support the Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N). 🔗 Interested in learning more? Explore the full report: doi.org/10.3897/arph...

🚀 We are excited to share our second tutorial on the #NaturaConnect Learning Platform, exploring species distribution modelling in support of building a comprehensive Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N). Let’s work together toward a climate-resilient TEN-N! buff.ly/Ffh5UAE #HorizonEU

📢 Last chance to register! Join the next NaturaConnect Webinar! Shaping Tomorrow’s Landscapes: Land‑Use Futures in the Danube–Carpathian Region 📅 Join us on 23rd of April 2026 | 10:00 – 11:15 CEST Register now: naturaconnect.idiv.de/events/land-... #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞. That is why the 2026 theme of the biggest awareness-raising event for #ProtectedAreas in Europe, the European Day of Parks, is '𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞'. Learn more in our new article: tinyurl.com/mtde4uxs #EDoP2026 #NaturaConnect

❗️ Do not miss a chance to join the next NaturaConnect Webinar! Shaping Tomorrow’s Landscapes: Land‑Use Futures in the Danube–Carpathian Region 📅 Join us on 23rd of April 2026 | 10:00 – 11:15 CEST Register now: buff.ly/XWBNDiF #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

🌿 Os resultados do webinar já estão disponíveis! 📌 A gravação da sessão e as apresentações estão disponíveis no nosso site: buff.ly/D0qYSV6

🌿 Connect with NaturaConnect! Explore our latest newsletter issue and subscribe to discover what’s new in the world of NaturaConnect. buff.ly/SYNz6Zv #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

Shaping Tomorrow’s Landscapes: Land‑Use Futures in the Danube–Carpathian Region Join us on 23rd of April 2026 | 10:00 – 11:30 CEST Register now: buff.ly/xcVmjVM #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect Webinar Outcomes | Navigating Climate Change: Methodologies and Applications for Conservation Watch the webinar recording and explore useful resources and presentations: buff.ly/oDbxtHZ #NaturaConnect #HorizonEU

#NaturaConnect webinar for Portuguese speakers 🌿 Como reforçar a conectividade ecológica e a expansão de áreas protegidas? 🗓️ Dia 9 de abril, das 10h às 12h Mais informações e inscrição: naturaconnect.eu/naturaconnec... #HorizonEU

NaturaConnect Webinar: Metodologias e ferramentas para a criação de corredores ecológicos e expansão de áreas protegidas - NaturaConnect

The webinar "Methodologies and tools for the creation of ecological corridors and the expansion of protected areas: the contribution of the NaturaConnect project" is organised within the Portuguese…

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At EUROPARC Siggen Seminar on planning and implementing restoration measures in PA on March 17-18, @Louise O’Connor from @IIASA presented how the #NaturaConnect results from the prioritisation analysis and related outputs can support ecological restoration planning under the Nature Restoration Reg.