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Strengthening Biodiversity Protection Cross Borders

The Black Sea Basin suffers from widespread poaching and illegal fishing, which threaten biodiversity, disrupt ecosystems, and are exacerbated by a lack of coordinated regional action and standardized conservation practices. The project strengthens cross-border cooperation and institutional capacity by developing a best practice guide, conducting joint training and awareness campaigns, and equipping stakeholders to combat illegal activities and promote sustainable biodiversity conservation in the region.

Project file

Country:

Republic of Moldova, Romania, Ukraine

Call:

Second call for REGULAR projects

Priority:

02 - Clean and Green Region

Specific objective:

RSO2.7 - Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution

Start date:

16 September 2025

Status ongoing

End date:

15 March 2028