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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 1d

"The @inbo.be WILDCARD project will compare biodiversity and carbon storage evolution in managed and unmanaged forests in Europe. Litter and soil samples taken at different depths from all over Europe will be examined."

Read more in the latest Alternet Newsletter: mailchi.mp/alterneteuro...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 1d

📢Save The Date - Side event #SBSTTA27
@biodiversa.eu & @coop4cbd.eu are co-hosting a workshop on strengthening the role of knowledge holders in the #CBD, showcasing pioneering capacity-building initiatives.
📆2025/10/24 13:15 EST
📍Business and Industry Organizations Group room-1st floor

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 8d

Holistic approaches that advance scientific knowledge and simultaneously inform policy decisions and public understanding are especially prioritized.

Learn more: alterneteurope.eu/acp/

Collaborative Projects - Alternet

Eklipse's team: Knowledge Coordination Body, Management Body, Strategic Advisory Board, Methods Expert Group, Expert Working Groups, Alumni.

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 8d

Proposals may include the following components:

-Influential Research Publications
-Multi-Sites Social-Ecological Studies
-Knowledge Dissemination within the Scientific Community
-Outreach to Policy Makers and the Public

Collaborative projects may focus on one or several of these components.

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 8d

Alternet Collaborative Project proposals should bring together expertise and knowledge from multiple Alternet institutes to maximize the impact on science and policy related to biodiversity, ecosystems, and their services.

Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 19d

Call open! 📢 The 2nd Alternet Collaborative Projects call is open from 25 September – 15 November 2025.

The ACP initiative aims to establish a comprehensive, responsive approach to research and advocacy in the realms of biodiversity and ecosystems

Learn more and apply: alterneteurope.eu/acp/

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 12d

"We didn’t just learn; we built bonds across disciplines, cultures, and generations that I know will last far beyond Peyresq."

2025 Alternet Summer School alum Songül Sönmez shares reflections on her experience in Peyresq. 🌞 Read her testimonial here: alterneteurope.eu/updates/testimonial2025/

Alternet Summer School Testimonial by Songül Sönmez - Alternet

How To Build a “Network for Life” an Alternet Summer School Student Testimonial by Songül Sönmez How do you build a Network for Life? Recipe: ✨ Bring together early-career researchers...

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 19d

Call open! 📢 The 2nd Alternet Collaborative Projects call is open from 25 September – 15 November 2025.

The ACP initiative aims to establish a comprehensive, responsive approach to research and advocacy in the realms of biodiversity and ecosystems

Learn more and apply: alterneteurope.eu/acp/

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BioAgora project @bioagora.eu · 13d

🚀 Happening now: BioAgora SPI Dialogue Workshop in Ghent!

Over the next 2 days we’ll explore how science, policy, & practice can join forces to make the #NatureRestorationRegulation a reality - focusing on #freshwater ecosystems and #WaterResilience💧.

📻Stay tuned for updates!
#Science4Biodiversity

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CO-OP4CBD @coop4cbd.eu · 26d

📢CO-OP4CBD is going to the IUCN World Congress in Abu Dhabi next month!

🤝Together with @bioagora.eu and RESPIN, we will be co-hosting a session on bridging science and policy in support of biodiversity and climate goals.

Find out more: coop4cbd.eu/news/co-op4c...

#Biodiversity #ForOurPlanet

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 14d

The PEERspectives event, hosted by PEER, will bring together scientists, policy-makers and stakeholders to enhance understanding of policy-relevant issues at the nexus of biodiversity and trade and stimulate collaboration between science and policy. This event is free but registration is mandatory.

Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 14d

Event Announcement: 2025 PEERspectives on Biodiversity and Trade Interactions 🌟

When: 14 October 2025 / 15:00 – 18:00
Where: In-person event | Rue du Champ de Mars 21, Brussels

Learn more, view the official programme, and register here: www.peer.eu/news/detail/...

PEERspectives: Biodiversity and Trade Interactions

The PEERspectives event on 14 October (15h-18h CET) will identify the critical gaps and up-to-date knowledge and data that are needed to design and efficiently implement evidence-based policies requir...

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 19d

Call open! 📢 The 2nd Alternet Collaborative Projects call is open from 25 September – 15 November 2025.

The ACP initiative aims to establish a comprehensive, responsive approach to research and advocacy in the realms of biodiversity and ecosystems

Learn more and apply: alterneteurope.eu/acp/

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CO-OP4CBD @coop4cbd.eu · 20d

2️⃣Only two days left to register for CO-OP4CBD's next training and networking session on TSC and the CHM mechanism in the context of the #UNCBD!

✍️Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

👀Find out more about the event: coop4cbd.eu/news/save-da...

#Biodiversity #ForNature #ForOurPlanet

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BioAgora project @bioagora.eu · 22d

📜 BioAgora has released a new brochure that details our efforts to map out the landscape of actors, instruments and networks at the biodiversity science-policy interface!

👀 Access it here: bioagora.eu/storage/app/...

#Biodiversity #ForNature #ForOurPlanet

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 22d

The deadline for the receipt of applications is midnight on 29 September 2025.

Learn more here: www.biodiversa.eu/2025/09/01/c...

Call for tenders: Knowledge broker for policy briefs on ecosystem restoration

Biodiversa+ is pleased to announce a new call for tenders for a knowledge broker to produce a series of four policy briefs...

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 22d

The briefs will focus on the conservation and restoration of degraded ecosystems and should align with the policy needs of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) process and implementation.

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 22d

@biodiversa.eu is pleased to announce a call for tenders for a knowledge broker to produce a series of four policy briefs. The candidate will be responsible for translating scientific results from 22 funded projects under the BiodivRestore joint call into clear, actionable messages for policymakers.

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CO-OP4CBD @coop4cbd.eu · 27d

Day 2 of the Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference has begun with key discussions about the future of #biodiversity research & policy!

Stay tuned for exciting developments & for the joint panel on key collaboration of CO-OP4CBD, @biodiversa.eu , @bioagora.eu & RESPIN projects!

#Science4Biodiversity

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 26d

It's always bittersweet, but we're grateful for this Network for Life and are already looking forward to our future reunions within the A4Cap alumni and ECR network.

Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 26d

Day 11 - Departing Peyresq. 🌄 Following the conclusion of the official programme, we said goodbye to #AlternetSummerSchool 2025 and the Peyresq community.

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 27d

Following their presentation, recap and feedback sessions were held, along with an introduction to A4Cap, Alternet's alumni and ECR network. Then it was time to pack, enjoy one last dinner together, and give an enormous thank you to the Peiresc Mundi host team for all of their hard work. 🪻

Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 27d

Day 10 of #AlternetSummerSchool was the final official day of the 2025 programme--and time for the students to unveil their collaborative project ("Transform-Alps: Promoting sustainable futures in Alpine regions").

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 28d

In the evening, it was time to celebrate yet another birthday—student Sara Swinkels! ⛰️

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 28d

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 28d

Day 9 of #AlternetSummerSchool: Talks on human-wildlife conflict from Hanna Pettersson and defining your power position from Sander Jacobs. Then, working group sessions and an aperitif talk on the case for #degrowth from Erik Gomez-Baggethun.

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