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Econnect

Improving Ecological Connectivity in the Alps

Project Partners

Project summary

“ECONNECT aims at the enhancement of ecological connectivity in the Alpine Space. Protection of biodiversity and natural heritage – a central necessity to cope with the challenges of climate change – requires an integrated approach which beyond protected areas considers high biodiversity areas and corridors as linking elements of an Alpine ecological network. International umbrella organisations linked to the Alpine Convention, scientific institutions and local implementation partners have joined forces to demonstrate needs and options for action and develop innovative instruments for ecological connectivity. Pilot applications involving different stakeholders result in long-term implementation. To overcome legal and administrative constraints policy recommendations are presented ensuring effective cross-border cooperation and procedural harmonisation. Knowledge transfer and dissemination are guaranteed by the widely ramified structure of partners and the strategic use of networks.”
Source: Econnect project summary

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Results

Results of a project can be differentiated in outputs, outcomes and impacts of an intervention. Source:OECD Glossary of Key Terms in Evaluation and Results Based Management.

Outputs
Output CategoryLanguage(s)Target groupRemark
Webs of life. Alpine biodiversity needs ecological connectivity. Results from the ECONNECT projectReport EN Policy maker; civil servants / administration; Planner; Scientists; Specific institutions; Civil society / citizen Final project document containing: The project in a nutshell, major achievements, connectivity and selected key species, pilot regions and implemented activities, policy recommendations, after Econnect: how to continue the process
Policy recommendations(Policy) recommendationsEN Policy makers “[…] this document has the objective to inform policy makers and decision makers at all levels, from local to regional to trans-national, about key conclusions of the project. It is intended, among others, for government agencies and agencies at EU ministries. The purpose of the policy recommendations is to stimulate further development of and support for the ecological connectivity concept, as its implementation will result in enhanced effectiveness of programmes to conserve biodiversity both in cultural landscapes and in wilderness areas of the Alps, and the ecosystem services associated with it.” Policy recommendations, p.1
Implementation recommendationsGuidelinesENcivil servants / administration; Planner; Specific institutions “During implementation of the ECONNECT project, seven pilot regions under the leadership of protected area administrations applied a common methodology to elaborate and realize various concrete measures and to establish spatial linkages in order to improve ecological connectivity in their region. The experiences and lessons learnt from this process are summarized in the ‘Implementation Recommendations’. The Implementation Recommendations are aimed at supporting protected area administrations and experts working towards nature conservation at a regional level.” Implementation recommendations, p.1
The ECONNECT Project and the Work Package 6 policy oriented summaryENPolicy maker; civil servants / administration; Planner; Scientists; Specific institutions; Civil society / citizen Study on legal barriers.
Joint Ecological Continuum Analysing and Mapping Initiative (JECAMI) – WebservicestoolENPolicy maker; civil servants / administration; Planner; Scientists; Specific institutions; Civil society / citizen “The JECAMI-Webservice (Joint Ecological Continuum Analysing and Mapping Initiative – Webservices) is composed of the CSI-Service (Continuum-Suitability-Index), the SMA-Service (Species Mapping Application) and the PAM-Service (Priority Areas Mapping).” Joint Ecological Continuum Analysing and Mapping Initiative (JECAMI) – Webservices
EcogamePublic relationDECivil Society / citizen A game on ecological topics developed within the sphere of the ECONNECT project.
ECONNECT Pilot AreasMapENPolicy maker; civil servants / administration; Planner; Scientists; Specific institutions; Civil society / citizenMap showing the location of the seven project pilot Areas.
Bibliographie indicative «Réseaux écologiques en France»Literature reviewFRPolicy maker; civil servants / administration; Planner; Scientists; Specific institutions; Literature overview on ecological networks in France.
Outcomes and Impacts

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