Embrace Nature

Project code:CB007.2.32.199
Project call:CB007.2
Priority axis / Specific objective:3.2 Nature Protection
Type of project:Investment
Project duration in months:24
Project final contract amount:560325.68 €
Project EU co-financing rate:85.00 %
Project start date:26.08.2020
Project end date:25.08.2022
Project intervention field:085 - Protection and enhancement of biodiversity, nature protection and green infrastructure
Project summary:

The project objectives are to improve the capacity of the project partners in terms of facilities/equipment, know-how and public support to effectively manage natural resources and restore ecosystems on their territory.           

The planned project activities encompass:

  1. Delivery of equipment for restorations of ecosystems;
  2. Interventions for restoration of ecosystems through joint cleaning and afforestation activities;
  3. Development of a management plan for Cerjanska Cave Natural Monument for 2019-2024: an educational and public awareness campaign to improve public knowledge on nature protection and trigger a behavioral change;
  4. Exchange of experience on-site and on a round-table event.

Project results and outputs:

  1. Supplied equipment: improved ecosystem status of 4 CB areas (including 3 protected areas);
  2. Improved capacity of local specialists on nature preservation: behavioral change in society toward more responsible attitude to nature;
  3. Exchange of experience on-site and on a conducted round table.

Target Groups: Residents of Bobov Dol and Nis municipalities; School students in Bobov Dol and Nis municipalities; Visitors to protected areas; Local, regional and national environmental bodies and organizations.

Website: https://embracenature.eu

Educational platform: https://kidsembracenature.eu/

Partners

Leading partner
Municipality of Bobov Dol
PP2
Public Utility Company "Mediana" Niš
PP3
Student Media World Association