The COOP4SAFE project focuses on three main objectives:
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Developing a comprehensive data collection and monitoring system to assess biodiversity and human-wildlife conflicts.
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Piloting nature-based solutions to restore habitats and enhance ecological connectivity.
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Co-designing, testing, and promoting tools for preventing human-wildlife conflicts.
The project will establish cross-border cooperation among relevant stakeholder organizations in the transboundary area of Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine, aiming to ensure the protection of favorable habitats for wildlife – large carnivores – such as brown bear, wolf and lynx, as umbrella species, including the maintenance of ecological connectivity. This fosters benefits for both wildlife and local communities.
This project directly contributes to the HUSKROUA Programme’s goals by fostering cross-border cooperation. It strengthens regional stability, enhances the quality of life, and facilitates human-wildlife coexistence. The initiative will have a lasting impact on target communities by reducing risks, improving institutional capacities, and fostering strong, long-term partnerships between neighboring countries.
