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YouTube Video: Introduction to the large carnivore platforms

In October 2021, the Commission published an updated guidance document on the strict protection of animal species of Community interest listed in Annex IV(a) under the Habitats Directive. This leaflet provides a summary of its key aspects.

Guidance document on the strict protection of animal species of Community interest under the Habitats Directive.

European Parliament resolution of 24 November 2022 on the protection of livestock farming and large carnivores in Europe

European Parliament resolution of 24 November 2022 on the protection of livestock farming and large carnivores in Europe (2022/2952(RSP)).

The LIFE programme has played a valuable role in demonstrating ways of managing conflicts in areas of coexistence. Involving stakeholders such as stockbreeders and hunters has been important in reconciling conservation and socio-economic goals. Success varies, but all projects offer valuable lessons

This catalogue accompanies an exhibition of the same name developed by the Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe (LCIE), with the objective of providing thought-provoking perspectives on large carnivore conservation in Europe.

The Agreement to participate in the EU Platform on Coexistence between People and Large Carnivores is provided in 21 languages.

Accompanying toolbox for the toolkit. The toolbox includes examples of different platform types, a financing table, a model for a stakeholder questionnaire, an evaluation form template, examples of an agenda, templates for a stakeholder analysis and a platform budget planner.