1. Title
Expert services in biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration and environmental monitoring for research and innovation projects
2. Short Description
NATURA 5 is a Romanian non-governmental organization (NGO) specialized in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and environmental protection. The organization provides scientific and technical expertise in biodiversity monitoring, ecological assessment, nature-based solutions, and ecosystem restoration, complemented by stakeholder engagement, science communication, environmental education, and knowledge transfer services for national and European research and innovation projects.
3. Full Description of the Solution
NATURA 5 is a Romanian non-governmental organization dedicated to biodiversity conservation and environmental protection, bringing together a multidisciplinary team of experts in ecology, biodiversity monitoring, ecological restoration, nature-based solutions, and science communication.
As a provider of specialized environmental services and a partner in research and innovation projects, the organization supports public authorities, universities, research institutes, companies, NGOs, and European consortia through scientific expertise, applied research, and the implementation of practical solutions for biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability.
Its portfolio of services includes:
• biodiversity monitoring, habitat and species mapping, ecological assessments, and analysis of environmental pressures and threats affecting ecosystems;
• design and implementation of ecological restoration measures and species conservation actions, including Nature-Based Solutions (NbS);
• management and monitoring of protected areas, ecological connectivity assessments, and migration corridor analysis for terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems;
• planning and implementation of communication, dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and public awareness activities within national and European projects;
• development and delivery of environmental education programmes, citizen science initiatives, and knowledge transfer activities targeting students, young researchers, professionals, and local communities;
• facilitation of collaboration between academia, public authorities, private companies, and civil society to promote sustainable environmental solutions.
NATURA 5 has extensive experience in major national infrastructure projects, providing biodiversity monitoring, ecological assessments, habitat connectivity analysis, and environmental impact support. The organization is also actively involved in European projects funded under Horizon Europe, LIFE, Interreg, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), Erasmus+, Biodiversa+, and EIT Raw Materials.
NATURA 5 is seeking international partnerships to contribute to research and innovation projects focused on biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, Nature-Based Solutions, climate resilience, environmental education, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge transfer.
4. Advantages and Innovations
• Multidisciplinary expertise in biodiversity conservation, ecology, ecological restoration, and Nature-Based Solutions (NbS);
• Ability to combine applied research with environmental monitoring, science communication, environmental education, and stakeholder engagement activities;
• Proven experience in both large-scale national infrastructure projects and European programmes, including Horizon Europe, LIFE, Interreg, MSCA, Erasmus+, Biodiversa+, and EIT Raw Materials;
• Integrated services covering biodiversity monitoring, habitat assessment, ecosystem restoration, and species conservation;
• Expertise in communication, dissemination, outreach, and knowledge transfer activities within European research and innovation projects;
• Participatory approach that facilitates collaboration among academia, public authorities, NGOs, private companies, and local communities;
• Experience in developing and coordinating citizen science initiatives and environmental education programmes;
• Science-based solutions supporting ecosystem resilience, biodiversity conservation, and climate change adaptation.
5. Keywords
Biodiversity Conservation
Ecological Restoration
Environmental Monitoring
Nature-Based Solutions
Environmental Assessment
Protected Areas Management
Citizen Science
Stakeholder Engagement
Environmental Education
Knowledge Transfer
6. Partner Sought
NATURA 5 is looking for partners to develop and implement biodiversity conservation, environmental protection, and research and innovation projects at national and European levels.
Target partners include:
• universities and research institutes active in biodiversity, ecology, environmental sciences, and nature conservation;
• NGOs and environmental organizations involved in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and environmental education;
• public authorities, protected area managers, and organizations responsible for environmental governance and natural resource management;
• coordinators and partners of European consortia under Horizon Europe, LIFE, Interreg, Erasmus+, MSCA, and Biodiversa+ programmes;
• companies and organizations interested in integrating biodiversity, Nature-Based Solutions, and ecosystem services into infrastructure, sustainability, and climate resilience projects.
The partner’s role may include:
• developing and implementing joint research and innovation projects;
• collaborating on biodiversity monitoring, ecological assessment, and ecosystem restoration activities;
• implementing communication, dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and public participation activities;
• developing environmental education programmes and citizen science initiatives;
• preparing and implementing European project proposals.
7. Stage of Development
Services successfully delivered through national infrastructure projects and European research and innovation programmes. NATURA 5 is open to developing new partnerships and participating in international research and innovation consortia.
8. Intellectual Property Status
Confidential know-how related to biodiversity monitoring methodologies, ecological assessment, ecosystem restoration, stakeholder engagement, science communication, and knowledge transfer developed and applied by NATURA 5.
9. Type of Partnership Sought
• Research Cooperation Agreement
• Partnership in European Research and Innovation Consortia
• Services Agreement
• Technical and Scientific Cooperation Agreement
• Partnership for Horizon Europe, LIFE, Interreg, Erasmus+, MSCA, and Biodiversa+ projects
• Partnership for biodiversity monitoring, ecological restoration, stakeholder engagement, communication, and environmental education activities
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