Wednesday, July 8, 2026

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Room BM.1.33

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Europe’s biodiversity and ecosystems are under increasing pressure from accelerating climate and land use changes. The EU Biodiversity Strategy and Nature Restoration Regulation have set ambitious targets: protect 30% of land and sea areas by 2030 (with 10% under strict protection) and restore at least 20% of degraded ecosystems [1]. Coordinated, science-based planning is necessary to meet these goals in a way that is effective, equitable, and climate-resilient [2;3]. This symposium explores how interdisciplinary research can support the design of a resilient and connected Trans-European Nature Network for 2030 and beyond. Bringing together ecologists, spatial planners, modellers and policy experts from across Europe, the symposium will showcase effective and resilient pathways for conservation, restoration and ecological connectivity under future climate and land use changes. Presentations will highlight: evaluations of favourable reference values for species recovery; modelling of species distributions, habitats, connectivity and ecosystem services under future scenarios; assessment of climate risks to biodiversity and protected areas [3]; climate-resilient conservation planning; priorities for ecological corridors and protected area expansion across scales [4;5]; conservation and restoration spatial priorities and implications for European landscapes; a monitoring plan to assess network effectiveness [6]; and connecting science and policy to support implementation of nature conservation and restoration. By integrating ecological, socio-economic and governance perspectives, this symposium aims to promote discussion among scientists and practitioners on pathways for scaling up conservation and restoration in Europe and for achieving effective and lasting conservation outcomes.

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