Project "MOBILE BIODIVERSITY": Press Release

On Tuesday, 8th June 2021, D.E.P.AN. – City Network held a successful webinar, during which the development of the joint strategy on the Biodiversity Preservation was discussed, with scientists and administrative experts. The webinar was organised in the framework of the project "MOBILE BIODIVERSITY" of the Cooperation Program Interreg V - A "Greece - Bulgaria 2014-2020" .
The webinar was attended by 66 representatives from both countries who had the opportunity to get acquainted with the current situation in the Municipalities of the two countries and discussed the development of the joint strategy on the Biodiversity Preservation.

A welcome speech was addressed by the Director of Programming and Development of DEPAN Mr. Neophytos Nikolaidis. From the side of the Lead Partner, Municipality of Kresna Mrs. Rossitsa Rouseva made the presentation of the Project.

Following, Ms. Gabriela Neykova, from P-United Ltd, Biodiversity Expert, referred to the "Biodiversity Assessment in the area of Kresna Municipality”.
Mr. Vasilios Liordos, Associate Professor of Wildlife Management, Department of Forest and Natural Environment Sciences, International Hellenic University talked about the “Biodiversity assessment in the area of Municipality of Paggaio”.

At the end, Ms Vaso Papadopoulou, Chemical Engineer, MSc in Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development, Expert from Gnosi Development Consulting PC referred to the “Methodology and Development of the Joint Strategy on Biodiversity Preservation”.

The event ended with a constructive discussion among the participants.

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