Welcome to the
NaturaConnect Learning Platform.

This is the capacity building hub of the NaturaConnect project. Here, you find different training modules created by project partners that help to improve professional capacity to design and implement the Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N).

  • NaturaConnect Training Course

    Organised in 3 sections with 11 modules.

  •  Section 1 - Concepts

     5 modules of background information.

  • Section 2 - Governance

    2 modules of processes and instruments.

  •  Section 3 - Technical Tools

     4 modules of project outcomes.

  •  Project websites and platforms 

     Links to external project resources.
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NaturaConnect Training Course.

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This self-paced course includes sequential and stand-alone modules aiming to improve conservation planning. The materials and activities empower users to utilise the NaturaConnect outcomes and effectively create stakeholder engagement across various scales. Amongst other topics, participants can learn about the policy context of the TEN-N, comprehend specific tools and methods used in spatial conservation planning, and be enabled to apply them in various contexts. 

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Section 1 - Concepts

Background information.

Modules

   1.1. Trans-European Nature
           Network (TEN-N)

   1.2. Cross-sectoral Policy

           Frameworks

   1.3. Nature Futures Framework

           (NFF)

   1.4. Connectivity Conservation


   1.5. Integrated Spatial Planning

Section 2 - Governance

Processes and instruments.

Modules

   2.1. Stakeholder Engagement


   2.2. Financial Instruments

   2.3. Political Economy Analysis
           (PEA)

Section 3 - Technical Tools

Project outcomes.

Modules

   3.1. Biodiversity Modelling

   3.2. Scenarios on Land Use and
           Climate Change

   3.3. Connectivity Analyses

   3.4. Spatial Planning for Protected
           and Restoration Areas

Recent Content and Events.

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Module 2.3

Webinar

Political Economy Analysis (PEA): Your Key to Navigating Environmental Governance Challenges

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Join us for an insightful session exploring how PEA can help tackle governance challenges in conservation and improve strategic planning. Hear from experts at WWF – Central and Eastern Europe. Save the date:

Thursday, 10 April 2025 - 14:30 - 15:30 CEST

Registration will be opening soon!

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Module 1.1

Training Module

 1.1. Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N)

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This module provides an overview of current protected area coverage in Europe and introduces learners to the concept of the TEN-N. It will explore key features of an adequate, resilient and effective TEN-N that contributes to protecting 30% of EU land and helps put biodiversity back on the path to recovery, in line with the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030.

Materials and activities available here.


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Module 1.3

Training Module

1.3 Nature Futures Framework (NFF)

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This module is focused on the IPBES Nature Futures Framework, which allows the development of desirable nature futures scenarios and models for people and nature, considering 3 different perspectives: Nature for Nature (NfN), Nature for Society (NfS) and Nature as Culture (NaC). You will learn how the project applied the NFF to elaborate these different narratives.

Materials and activities available here.

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Module 2.1

Training Module

2.1. Stakeholder Engagement

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This module brings tools to establish meaningful relationships with anyone who has an interest or is affected by your work. Starting in the planning phase and continuing throughout the entire project. You will learn to identify and analyse your stakeholders and investigate engagement techniques to better interact and plan a participatory engagement process.

Materials and activities available here.

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Course Contents.

Click on the module titles below to explore the materials and activities.

Training Needs Assessment

The TNA tool helps you assess the skills, knowledge and personal qualities needed to plan or manage protected areas or ecological corridors. The competences you need are related to the level of responsibility in your work. Define your job level and assess your training needs!

The Project.

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Building a resilient ecological network of conserved areas
across Europe for nature and people

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How can we maximise our conservation efforts in Europe? How can we realise an ecologically, representative, resilient and well-connected network of conserved areas across all countries?

With the tools and knowledge created by NaturaConnect, we aim to support the EU Member States in their conservation efforts and to jointly achieve the 30x30 target.
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Our Stakeholder Community.

The NaturaConnect Stakeholder Community is an online platform that brings together the perspectives and ideas of a diverse community interested in the design of the Trans-European Nature Network.

By joining the community, you will receive project updates and have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of NaturaConnect activities, such as stakeholder events and research activities that will help to create impactful results of the project.

Our Datasets and Publications.

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Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBV) Data Portal is the repository for all gridded data (i.e., raster format) on any relevant model-based biodiversity variable, dimension, and scale.

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RIO Collection is the repository for all deliverables (i.e., reports) and other other outputs produced during the project period.

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Zenodo is the repository for all project results that are not of a spatial nature and spatial data that do not capture any biodiversity variable, dimension or scale.

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Google Scholar is the repository for all papers linked or associated with the NaturaConnect project.

Contact us!

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naturaconnect@iiasa.ac.at