Natuurpunt is an NGO which is the largest private nature conservation and nature management organisation in Flanders. It is also engaged in policy, research and education in the field of nature. With 105,000 families as members, its core business is the management 25,000 ha of nature for which it works primarily with volunteers that are supported by a workforce of professionals.
CNRS is one of the most important research institutes in the world. Its scientists explore the biosphere, the matter, the universe and functioning of human societies to raise current stakes. Its scientific objectives are focused on developing knowledge based on fundamental works, which are coordinated by different institutes. CNRS coordinates the French Peatland Observatory composed of 4 sites, including La Guette, equipped for monitoring meteorology, greenhouse gasses emissions, hydrology and vegetation.
France’s reference public institution for Earth Science applications in the management of surface and subsurface resources and risks. Key objectives: understanding geological processes and associated risks, developing new methodologies and techniques, producing and disseminating data to support the management of soils, subsoils and resources, delivering the necessary tools for the management of soils, subsoils and their resources, risk prevention and policy responses to climate change.
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust is a charity which has been in existence since 1962. It owns 38 sites covering over 1300 hectares and has nearly 30,000 members and around 140 staff. Its key objectives are to protect, create and enhance wildlife in the region, creating Living Landscapes and Living Seas; to stand up for wildlife and the environment and to inspire people about the natural world and encourage everyone to take action for wildlife.
University of Galway is a leading higher education and research organisation ranked in the top 1% globally and has a student population of 17,000+. NUI Galway is involved in 100+ European research projects, securing €45+ million in direct funding. The Insight Centre for Data Analytics is a joint initiative between researchers at 4 Irish Universities and other partner institutions bringing more than 400+ researchers from these institutions and 80+ industry partners, to position Ireland at the heart of global data analytics research.
We are the network for Europe’s natural site managers. We bring together non-governmental and governmental organisations, and individuals committed to our vision. Founded in 1989, the network has grown to include 48 members from 17 European countries – from the Atlantic islands to the Black Sea; and from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean. Our core business is organising a range of networking events, such as workshops or exchange visits between members – often within our Twinning Programme.
Natuurmonumenten is an NGO and the largest private nature conservation and nature management organization in the Netherlands. Natuurmonumenten manages more than 150,000 hectares of nature spread over 363 areas. Natuurmonumenten counts over 700,000 members and works together with almost 10,000 volunteers.
The université d'Orléans (UO, www.univ-orleans.fr) is a higher education center that deliver diplomas at the bachelor, master and PhD levels. The UO is structured in faculties: 1) sciences and techniques, 2) humanities, 3) Law and management, 4) Universe Sciences Observatory. The research activities are developed in all these fields and in connection with research institute located in the "Orléans Grand Campus": CNRS (fundamental), INRA (agronomy), BRGM (geology), CNES (space agency).
Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences (VHL) is a knowledge institute that, among other things, is engaged in practice-oriented research into the sustainable organization and management of landscape types in the delta. An important landscape type are ground peat soils. VHL is lead partner in the Interreg NWE project CConnects that was approved at the end of 2017.
The University of Rennes 1 is a public university located in the city of Rennes, France. It is under the Academy of Rennes. It specializes in science, technology, law, economics, management and philosophy. There are currently about 26,000 students enrolled, with about 1,800 members of teaching staff and 1,700 other staff members employed by the university.
North Wales Wildlife Trust manages over 750 hectares of land for wildlife across North Wales, including some of the region's top nature reserves and land belonging to other individuals and organisations.