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Conservation of the Spanish Imperial Eagle (Aquila adalberti) in Portugal (LIFE Imperial)

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

Background Currently, the Spanish imperial eagle (Aquila adalberti) is considered endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, as nesting is restricted to Portugal and Spain. The size of its reproductive population in the Iberian Peninsula is so small that there is a high risk of extinction (by simple demographic mischance and/or genetic deterioration) due to unpred ...
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Film: “ECOLOGICAL AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF THE SHELLFISH HARVESTING ON FOOT”

Start date: Nov 2, 2016, End date: Nov 1, 2018,

a) BACKGROUND:The shellfishing activity is very important for social, cultural and economic reasons, but usually occur in important biological and environmental areas (nursery functions, important areas for birds, etc.). Most of the shellfishing areas are in protected areas. Furthermore, there is high need of implement environmental management plans for this activity. The countries participants ...
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PRACTICUM DEPO 2016

Start date: Jun 1, 2016, End date: May 31, 2018,

The Pontevedra Provincial Council does not hesitate when it comes to promoting measures that develop employment and entrepreneurship, through the broadcasting of job placement programmes. Nevertheless, we find unmotivated young people, with difficulty in accessing the labour market, with little or no knowledge of a second language, with little knowledge of and experience in ICT and whose concerns ...
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BURGOS IN MOTION II

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Feb 28, 2018,

BURGOS IN MOTION II is a mobility project, requested through the Consortium approved by the Provincial Council of Burgos (coordinator), together with all the VET organisations existing in the rural environment of the province (a total of 4), which general objective is to promote professional and personal development of young from the province, especially those coming from the rural area, and help ...
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Conservation of the Saramugo (Anaecypris hispanica) in the Guadiana basin (Portugal) (LIFE Saramugo)

Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Jan 31, 2018,

Background The Iberian Peninsula is one of the most important biodiversity hotspots of European freshwater fish species. Most of these native species are endemic to this geographic region, and the majority of them are threatened. The saramugo (Anaecypris hispanica), a fish species, is included in this group of endangered species. It is listed as ‘critic ...
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KEEP MOVING VALLADOLID

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Jan 31, 2018,

The project KEEP MOVING VALLADOLID, promoted by a Consortium shaped by the Provincial Council of Valladolid, which acts as coordinator based on their previous experience in mobility projects, along with 4 VET organisations, has the overall aim to foster economic, social and cultural development of the province of Valladolid promoting professional mobility of young people at European level to there ...
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Conservation of Temporary Ponds in the Southwest Coast of Portugal (LIFE Charcos)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

Background Mediterranean temporary ponds (CTMs) are seasonal wetland habitats, subjected to extreme and unstable ecological conditions. Due to their uniqueness and scientific value, they are listed as a priority habitat for conservation in Annex I of the EU Habitats Directive. The coastal plain of southwest Portugal is a Natura 2000 (N2000) site (Costa Su ...
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ALCORCÓN EN EUROPA II

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2017,

The towns of Alcorcón, Móstoles and their immediate surroundings recorded a high rate of youth unemployment which, as is the case with the rest of the Spanish state, is the result of the decline in economic activity in recent years. In this context, the local young population presents a number of pressing needs related to lack of experience and job opportunities that justify the existence of the " ...
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TUPRÁCTICA

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2017,

TUPRÁCTICA project, promoted by a consortium comprised of Youth and Culture Foundation, which acts as a coordinator based on their experience and expertise in the field of European projects related to education, culture, employment and local development, along with 7 VET organisations based in the provinces of Huelva and Seville, has the overall objective of completing and complementing the offer ...
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BURGOS IN MOTION

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2017,

BURGOS IN MOTION project, requested through the Consortium approved by the Provincial Council of Burgos (coordinator), together with three VET organisations from the rural environment, has the general objective of promote professional and personal development of young from the province, and help to increase their chances of effectively entry into the labour market, both through recruitment by othe ...
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FRAY LUIS DE LEÓN II

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2017,

The Consortium promoter of this proposal, coordinated by the Provincial Development Board of the Council of Cuenca, and shaped by 16 VET organisations, both public and private bodies, presents the project “FRAY LUIS DE LEÓN II” thanks to the extensive experience in mobility projects. “FRAY LUIS DE LEÓN II” intends to continue with the training and work activities that have brought many benefits to ...
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Green-Skills&Competences for a sustainable development

Start date: Dec 14, 2015, End date: Dec 13, 2016,

PROJECT CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND. The GreenS&Co project was created to strengthen and improve green skills within Southern Tuscany (provinces of Siena, Arezzo, Grosseto) in order to provide businesses with innovative and updated professional figures, who have acquired effective knowledge and skills that, combined with a proper development policy, may result in raising the quality of life standards o ...
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EUROEMPLÉATE II

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2016,

After the success of EMPLEATE CON EUROPA (2014-1-ES01-KA102-001801), the Consortium consisting by Oviedo City Council (as beneficiary and sending organization through 3 of its workshop schools), Secondary School Pando, Secondary School Doctor Fleming and School- Foundation Masaveu, decides to repeat the experience by the implementation of EUROEMPLEATE II. This Consortium believes in the need to co ...
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Enhancing Habitat for the Iberian Lynx and Black Vulture in the Southeast of Portugal (Habitat Lince Abutre)

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

Background Habitat loss - particularly of those habitats crucial for feeding and reproduction - is now one of the greatest threats to most at-risk species. One of the consequences of the loss and deterioration of the Mediterranean scrubland habitat in South-East Portugal is the lack of adequate and undisturbed areas for both Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) a ...
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Conservation of Great Bustard, Little Bustard and Lesser Kestrel in the Baixo Alentejo cereal steppes (EstepÁrias)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Dec 31, 2012,

Background Three priority steppe bird species listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive, great bustard (Otis tarda), little bustard (Tetrax tetrax) and lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni), are highly vulnerable to changes in farming practices that cause habitat loss and fragmentation – the major factors for their extremely unfavourable status in Europe. In P ...
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Prevention and Restoration Actions to Combat Desertification. An Integrated Assessment (PRACTICE)

Start date: Sep 1, 2009, End date: Aug 31, 2012,

"The general objective of PRACTICE is to link S & T advances and traditional knowledge on prevention and restoration practices to combat desertification with sound implementation, learning and adaptive management, knowledge sharing, and dissemination of best practices. Specific objectives are: 1. To create an international platform of long-term monitoring sites for assessing and investigating pra ...
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Recovery of Iberian Lynx habitat in Moura/Barrancos Site (Lince Moura/Barrancos)

Start date: Oct 1, 2006, End date: Dec 31, 2009,

Background The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is currently considered Europe's most threatened carnivore and the world's most threatened feline. Endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, the species is listed as priority for conservation in Annex II of the Habitats Directive, the Bern Convention and the Spanish and Portuguese national red data lists of vertebrates. ...
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Environmental and Sustainable Management Systems in Extensive Agriculture (ExtEnSity)

Start date: Nov 1, 2003, End date: Feb 28, 2008,

Background The promotion of EMAS and broader sustainable development is a priority of the 6th Environment Action Programme, as is the development of a thematic strategy on the sustainable use of resources. Before the project’s start, there had been only two EMAS registrations in Portugal and none for agriculture (EU-wide there are only 12 in this sector ...
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Re-establishment of the Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) in Portugal (Peneireiro)

Start date: Feb 1, 2002, End date: Sep 30, 2006,

Background The lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) can be found in the Mediterranean region, principally in Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal. In recent years there has been a dramatic decline in virtually all of its distribution areas, so much so that the species is now classified as "vulnerable" at a European level. In the past, in Portugal, the lesser kest ...
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