Why attend
The European Union’s Natura 2000 network is the world’s largest coordinated network of protected areas. Come and learn what this unique network is, how it was created, what it covers, how it is managed and how successful it is. Discover the challenges it faces and discuss with us what role it can play in future EU & global biodiversity frameworks.
Session agenda
Moderator
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Speaker
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Dr Nirmala SÉON-MASSIN
09:15 - 09:25
Director of Expertise,
Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle
France
09:15 - 09:25
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Dr José TAVARES
09:25 - 09:35
Director,
Vulture Conservation Foundation
Portugal
09:25 - 09:35
Panelist
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Dr Francisco GUIL CELADA
09:40 - 10:26
Head of Natura 2000 Service,
Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico
Spain
09:40 - 10:26
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Ms Ivana JELENIC
09:40 - 10:26
Head of Sector for Biodiversity and Strategic Affairs,
Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development
Croatia
09:40 - 10:26
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Mrs Sylvia BAROVA
09:40 - 10:26
Project advisor,
European Commission - CINEA, LIFE Programme
Belgium
09:40 - 10:26
Facilitator
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