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Klagenfurt 7 June 2025 Ecece, as partner in Central Europe - Biodiversity Innovative Communities (Central-BIC), the European project funded by the Interreg Central Europe 2021-2027 program, has now reached its first year of activity. This initiative is dedicated to biodiversity conservation and the creation of new sustainable opportunities for local communities through Ecosystem Services.

Biodiversity loss is one of the most pressing challenges of our time: approximately 200 species disappear every day, putting entire ecosystems at risk. On the other hand, the Ecosystem Services approach offers innovative ways to develop rural economies and manage territories sustainably. Central-BIC aims to identify and promote these opportunities by testing pilot cases and building an active network of stakeholders, communities, and businesses.

We are now pleased to involve you as associated partners or invited stakeholders, by welcoming you on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the first Open Group meeting of Central Europe - Biodiversity Innovative Communities (Central-BIC).

What is the Open Group?

The Open Group is a forum for discussion, sharing, and exchange of ideas between experts, institutions, entrepreneurs, associations, and citizens interested in environmental protection, rural development, and sustainable models.

Within the Central-BIC project, the Open Group is structured into three key areas:

Central-BIC4Nature: Focused on biodiversity and ecosystems.

Central-BIC4PES: Dedicated to Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) and economic sustainability strategies.

Central-BIC4Community: Aimed at building a participatory network and developing innovative sustainable models.

What will happen during the meeting?

The event will present the first results achieved in the early stages of the project, offering insights into analyses conducted and strategies proposed.

The meeting will be highly interactive, allowing all participants to actively engage and contribute to the project's development by sharing opinions and ideas through a dedicated interactive platform (Mentimeter).

Why participate?

To actively support biodiversity conservation and create new development opportunities for local communities.

To explore potential collaborations and network with other stakeholders.

To gain insights into Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES)—an incentive for sustainable activities.

The event will be held in English.

We kindly ask you to confirm your participation by filling out the Google form available in the event flyer attached or https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc6K5vszQ.../formResponse

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. • Contact us: erasmus@ecece.org

ECECE: https://www.ecece.org/central-bic

Together, we can foster sustainable ecosystem management and preserve biodiversity for future generations.