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Best agricultural practices for Climate Change: Integrating strategies for mitigation and adaptation (Life+ ClimAgri)

Start date: Jun 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2018,

Background According to the European Environment Agency, agriculture is the fourth highest greenhouse gas emitting sector in the EU, accounting for 9.9% of GHG emissions in 2011. The agricultural sector, moreover, is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Consequently, the sector faces the challenge of mitigating climate change and a ...
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Recovering the historic distribution range of the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) in Spain and Portugal (Iberlince)

Start date: Sep 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

Background Up until the 19th century, the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) could be found in all the regions of Spain and Portugal. Since then, and particularly in the last decades of the 20th century, its population and distribution area have suffered an alarming decline. The species is the most threatened carnivorous mammal in Europe. There are currently on ...
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INTEGRAL RECOVERY OF BONELLI’S EAGLE POPULATION IN SPAIN (LIFE BONELLI)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Sep 30, 2017,

Background For the first time, a specific programme of conservation measures for diverse core populations of the Bonelli’s eagle (Hieraætus fasciatus or Aquila fasciata) has been developed. The programme considers the north-western Mediterranean ‘metapopulation’ in Spain and the south of France as one and studies the relationships between the diffe ...
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DEHESA ECOSYSTEMS:DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES AND TOOLS FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (bioDEHESA)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Mar 31, 2017,

Background 'Dehesas' are part of Spain’s natural heritage. They are areas of holm oak (Quercus ilex ) woodland transformed by humans to provide pasture for livestock. This type of transformation creates an agro-silvicultural ecosystem of high ecological value, especially in relation to pasture biodiversity (habitat 6310 – Habitats Directive). Howeve ...
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SmArt water management with Integrated Decision support systems (SAID)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

"The need for providing high quality water to citizens and to reduce damages produce by floods and droughts has motivated research and development of many software-based decision support systems (DSSs). However, despite the notable technical advances DSSs, most of the water infrastructures in Europe are still managed by expert operators based on traditional best practices but with little support f ...
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Sustainable Water treatment and Nutrient reuse options (SUWANU)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

Agricultural practices put the biggest pressure on fresh water resources for irrigation (55% of the water use in Europe) and on fertilizer usage. The European farmers face serious problems such as freshwater scarcity and nutrient availability, extreme climate conditions and the growing demand of the increasing population. This results in rising prices for mineral fertilizers and food, risky measur ...
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Adaptation au Changement Climatique dans le SUDOE (ADAPTACLIMA II)

Start date: Sep 30, 2012, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

Le projet ADAPTACLIMA II a son origine dans le projet ADAPTACLIMA, approuvé dans le cadre du premier appel à projets, et dans d'autres projets approuvés par le programme SUDOE. Le nouveau projet naît du besoin de capitaliser les études, les conclusions et les recommandations des antérieurs projets, afin de pouvoir les incorporer dans des actions visibles. Les agents cibles pour l'adoption de ces m ...
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Conservation and management of special protection areas for steppe birds in Andalusia (ZEPA ESTEPARIAS ANDALUCIA)

Start date: Feb 1, 2010, End date: Sep 30, 2014,

Background Europe’s steppe birds are currently the most endangered category of vertebrates, with up to 60% of species threatened to varying degrees. Spain’s Andalusia region supports the EU’s richest diversity in steppe birds. However, according to the Red List of Threatened Vertebrates in Andalusia, 82% of non-passeriform steppe birds and 43% of pa ...
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Espacio Transfronterizo de Gestión Natural Compartida (ALBORÁN)

Start date: Dec 31, 2009, End date: Dec 30, 2013,

Poner en marcha un procedimiento de gestión ambiental común en el ámbito del mar de Alborán que facilite el intercambio de experiencias entre todos los actores y los grupos de interés para identificar y unificar las prioridades que mejoren la gobernanza del área de Alborán y conseguir definir una estrategia y ejecutar un plan de acción que sirva de modelo de aplicación de la Directiva de la Estrat ...
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Desarrollo sostenible del espacio transfronterizo RED NATURA 2000 y hábitats común Andalucía-Marruecos (TRANSHABITAT)

Start date: Dec 31, 2010, End date: Dec 30, 2013,

Poner en valor los hábitats de interés común para Andalucía y Marruecos y establecer estrategias de gestión y conservación comunes así como prioridades ambientales a tener en cuenta en el desarrollo socioeconómico y agropecuario. Ello favorecerá la eliminición de las limitaciones en el diseño de medidas referentes a hábitats y especies que generan las fronteras geográficas y facilitará la irradiac ...
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Dinamización Empresarial de los Oficios Tradicionales (EMPRESA Y TRADICIÓN)

Start date: Dec 31, 2011, End date: Dec 30, 2013,

Impulsar en zonas rurales el desarrollo de las empresas y profesionales que dedican su actividad a los oficios tradicionales, y promover la creación de nuevas empresas, principalmente por mujeres y jóvenes emprendedores. Expected Results: ...
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Red transnacional de biotecnología en acuicultura (AQUAGENET)

Start date: Dec 31, 2010, End date: Jun 29, 2013,

El objetivo del proyecto AQUAGENET se centra en el desarrollo de conocimiento y herramientas biotecnológicas dirigidas a la acuicultura, a través de la creación de una red transnacional para la cooperación en estos campos en la región SUDOE. El proyecto pretende aplicar las más novedosas tecnologías biotecnológicas de última generación para impulsar la investigación genética aplicada en acuicultur ...
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Novel Integrated Water Management Systems for Southern European Regions (NOVIWAM)

Start date: Feb 1, 2010, End date: Jan 31, 2013,

Most countries in European Union are suffering severe water scarcity caused by a negative balance between water resources and water demands. A sustainable management of hydrological resources results totally necessary, as it is established by the European Water Framework Directive (60/2000/EC), which makes compulsory for every water management authority in EU to prepare a river basin management pl ...
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COOPERACIÓN TRANSFRONTERIZA PARA EL DESARROLLO DE BUENAS PRÁCTICAS SANITARIAS EN ACUICULTURA MARINA (0433_BONAQUA_5_E)

Start date: Dec 31, 2009, End date: Dec 30, 2012,

OBJETIVOS: Establecimiento de una red de cooperación científica y técnica transfronteriza Algarve-Andalucía para el desarrollo de buenas prácticas sanitarias e indicadores de calidad en acuicultura marina ACCIONES: Cooperación científico técnica para caracterizar las principales patologías presentes en la acuicultura en la región sur atlántica investigar sobre los factores que influyen en su apari ...
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Conservation and reintroduction of the Iberian lynx in Andalucia (Reintroducción Lince Andalucia)

Start date: Aug 1, 2006, End date: Feb 28, 2012,

Background The Iberian lynx is the most threatened carnivorous mammal in Europe. This medium-sized feline (8-14 kg) lives in areas characterised by a mixture of dense woodland, Mediterranean scrub and pasture. It benefits from areas with an abundance of its main prey, rabbits, and where interference from humans is minimal. Up to the 19th century, the spe ...
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Desarrollo integral (agrario, rural, medioambiental, cultural y turístico) en el ámbito de la Reserva de la Biosfera Intercontinental del Mediterráneo (INTEGRARBIM)

Start date: Dec 31, 2009, End date: Jun 29, 2011,

Crear marcos de gobernanza comunes en torno a la Reserva de la Biosfera Intercontinental del Mediterráneo (RBIM) mediante el fortalecimiento institucional, el fomento de un desarrollo socioeconómico sostenible, la promoción medioambiental y la valorización del patrimonio. ...
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New Sources of Employment to Promote the Wealth-Generating Capacity of Rural Communities (RuralJobs)

Start date: Feb 1, 2008, End date: Oct 31, 2010,

RuralJobs will quantify the employment needs and potentials in different typologies of pilot areas within contrasting reference areas in six EU countries, evaluating the effectiveness of past and current policies in addressing these needs and potentials, and by systematic analysis of the results, providing guidelines on the better targeting of future rural development measures. The main objective ...
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Euromedsys II : Local Economic Systems to transnational cooperation (Euromedsys II)

Start date: Mar 31, 2005, End date: Dec 30, 2006,

Dans un contexte de soutien à la transition économique et des enjeux posés par la construction future de la zone de libre échange prévue en 2010 dans la Méditerranée, le projet “Euromedsys” propose de contribuer à la croissance économique et au développement de la compétitivité des Systèmes Economiques Locaux de la Méditerranée à travers la valorisation de la qualité et de l’excellence. Le projet ...
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RURAL MED II : Permanent Worshop and network of centers to the rural development in the Mediterranean (RURAL MED II)

Start date: Apr 30, 2004, End date: Sep 29, 2006,

« Rural Med II » poursuit les objectifs du projet « Rural Med », réseau déchange dexpériences et de coordination dinitiatives en matière de développement rural auquel participent des régions des rives nord et sud de la Méditerranée. Cette seconde phase a pour objectif lélargissement du réseau déjà existant et la mise en œuvre de projets identifiés et dintérêt commun. Le réseau créé vise à optimise ...
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MARIMED : Fisheries as a development factor of the sustainable development (MARIMED)

Start date: May 18, 2004, End date: May 30, 2006,

« MARIMED » sintéresse au secteur de la pêche dans une perspective de tourisme durable. Le projet a pour objectif de valoriser les identités locales et de développer et coordonner les expériences de tourisme durable grâce à la création doffres touristiques communes liées au milieu marin en général et à la pêche en particulier. Le projet prévoit la participation dun réseau de sujets (institutions p ...
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KNOLEUM

Start date: Jul 31, 2006, End date: Oct 14, 2004,

KNOLEUM a pour but de favoriser la réalisation détudes afin didentifier les liens existants sur le bassin méditerranéen à travers le paysage de lolivier. Dans ce contexte, KNOLEUM cherche à consolider lidentité méditerranéenne par la connaissance et la mise en valeur de cette culture commune de lolivier, pour contribuer au développement local et viable des zones dintervention par la mise en valeur ...
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