Fundación Biodiversidad

Conference 'Cooperation links and green entrepreneurship in Spain and Africa'.
2024-03-14 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
We participated in the conference ‘Cooperation ties and green entrepreneurship in Spain and Africa’ organized within the framework of the collaboration agreement signed in 2021 between the Biodiversity Foundation and Casa África for the development of activities on climate change, biodiversity conservation, ecological transition and environmental sustainability. The objective of the conference is to share, debate and reflect on the sustainable business alternatives that exist and to strengthen collaboration between the two territories. It will be a meeting point for entrepreneurs from Spain and Africa committed to the conservation of biodiversity and the environment.

Working day of LIFE nature and biodiversity projects in Spain
2024-03-14 10:00 - 15:00 | – Headquarters of the Biodiversity Foundation., España
We organized a working day for LIFE nature and biodiversity projects in Spain with the aim of identifying needs and proposals for the improvement of projects submitted to the LIFE program to achieve better results and success rate of Spanish proposals.

Meeting: Fundación Biodiversidad initiatives to support entrepreneurship for the ecological transition
2024-03-18 12:30 - 14:30 | – Headquarters of the Biodiversity Foundation., España
We organized the meeting ‘Initiatives of the Biodiversity Foundation to support entrepreneurship for the ecological transition’ with the aim of publicizing the new call for training projects for the green transition and the opportunities it presents for projects aimed at training entrepreneurs, as well as collecting needs and suggestions for the Emprendeverde Network.

Presentation of the campaign of the "Lechazos Pro-Biodiversity" Guarantee Mark.
2024-03-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Santander
We participated in the presentation of the campaign of the “Lechazos Pro-Biodiversity” 2024 Guarantee Mark, framed in the project“Program for the transformation of extensive livestock farming in mountain areas in coexistence with large carnivores: Livestock Pro-Biodiversity” of the Foundation for the Conservation of the Bearded Vulture. This project is a beneficiary of the Biodiversity Foundation’s Call for grants for the promotion of the bioeconomy and ecological transition 2021 within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR).

International Day of Forests
2024-03-21 - 2024-03-22
The International Day of Forests is celebrated on March 21 and its main objective is to raise awareness of the importance of caring for and preserving all forest areas of the planet and thus the survival of all species.
The date was chosen because March 21 coincides with the onset of spring in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the southern hemisphere.

Presentation of the project "Renaturalization Valencia 2022!
2024-03-21 12:00 - 12:45
Presentation to the media of the “Renaturalization Valencia 2022” project and the actions that comprise it. This initiative is a beneficiary of the Call for grants to promote the renaturalization of cities 2022 of the Biodiversity Foundation, within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR).

World Water Day
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-23
World Water Day is celebrated every year on March 22nd and its main objective is to raise awareness about the importance of caring for the so-called “liquid gold”.
“liquid gold”, for the life of human beings and species on Earth.
for the life of human beings and species on Earth.
The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of the global water crisis and the problems faced by millions of people who do not have access to safe drinking water, as well as the urgent measures that must be taken in this regard.

World Meteorological Day
2024-03-23 - 2024-03-24
World Meteorological Day is celebrated on March 23, and was established to commemorate the launching of the Convention for the creation of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), whose objective is to ensure the welfare, protection and safety of all mankind.
World Meteorological DayThis is a relevant date that aims to raise awareness of the importance of meteorology and hydrology for the environmental balance and all activities carried out by man on the planet, as well as for the continuity of life as we know it today.

Earth Hour
2024-03-30 - 2024-03-31
Earth Hour is celebrated every year on the last Saturday of March.
It is considered the most widespread and important environmental awareness campaign worldwide, to reflect on the need to act decisively against climate change and counteract its impact on nature and the planet.

Presentation of the project "Laboratorio ecosocial do Barbanza".
2024-04-04 10:00 - 17:00
Presentation of the project “Laboratorio ecosocial do Barbanza: a living laboratory for multifunctional management and collective custody of the territory”. which seeks to promote a transition towards environmental sustainability and increase resilience in the territorial management of Barbanza’s forests. This initiative is a beneficiary of the call for grants for the promotion of the forest bioeconomy 2023 of the Biodiversity Foundation.

FORTEXVAL" Project Launching Day
2024-04-09 10:30 - 18:00
We participated in the launching day of the project “Sustainable use of agroforestry resources by combining recovered ancient extraction techniques with the use of advanced valorization technologies: an opportunity for bioeconomy in natural areas (FORTEXVAL)”, in Ruente (Cantabria). This initiative is a beneficiary of the Forest Bioeconomy call within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR), financed by the European Union -NextGenerationEU.

NATUR SMART project kick-off meeting
2024-04-09 16:00 - 2024-04-10 13:00
We participated in the kick-off meeting of the project “Biodiversity conservation through integrated agroforestry management models and the creation of associative networks (NATUR SMART)” in Torrecaballeros (Segovia). This initiative is a beneficiary of the Forest Bioeconomy call within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR), financed by the European Union -NextGenerationEU.

Information day on the call for subsidies for the acquisition or improvement of skills for the ecological transition
2024-04-10 11:30 - 14:00 | Seville headquarters of the Biodiversity Foundation.
We held a conference to publicize the call for grants for the acquisition or improvement of skills for the ecological transition 2024 within the framework of the Empleaverde+ Program, co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).

Presentation of the project "Characterization of forest management and socioeconomic impulse in mountain areas through a communal herd in a digital environment".
2024-04-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Vilamós
Presentation of the project “Characterization of forest management and socioeconomic impulse in mountain areas through a communal herd in a digital environment” in Vilamós (Val d’Aran). This initiative is a beneficiary of the call for grants for the “Support to transformational projects for the promotion of the bioeconomy linked to the forestry sector and the contribution to ecological transformation within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR), financed by the European Union – NextGenerationEU for the 2023 fiscal year.

Presentation of the project "Chestnuts, bears and rural development".
2024-04-12 12:00 - 13:00
Press conference to present the project “Recovery, expansion and enhancement of traditional chestnut groves to generate bioeconomy and rural development and contribute to the conservation of the brown bear and biodiversity in the Cantabrian Mountains” in Oviedo, by the Brown Bear Foundation. This initiative is a beneficiary of the Forest Bioeconomy call within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR), financed by the European Union -NextGenerationEU.

Presentation of the project "Montes de Vigo".
2024-04-18 11:00 - 17:00
Presentation of the project “Valorization and sustainable management of the ecosystem services of the periurban forests of Vigo (VIGO’S MOUNTAINS)” that tries to give a crucial answer to the challenge of harmonizing the social use and the economic exploitation of the forests for their conservation. This initiative is a beneficiary of the Biodiversity Foundation’s call for grants for the promotion of the forest bioeconomy 2023.

CAPRIF-CC project kick-off meeting
2024-04-19 10:00 - 17:00
Kick-off meeting of the project “Active Communities and Landscapes Resilient to Forest Fires and Climate Change (CAPRIF-CC)” in Santiago de Compostela (Galicia). This initiative is a beneficiary of the Forest Bioeconomy call within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR), financed by the European Union -NextGenerationEU.

Panel discussion and opening of the Pleamar Program photographic exhibition
2024-04-23 10:00 - 12:30 | University of Cadiz
As part of the Oceans and Environment Week, we held two events at the Faculty of Marine and Environmental Sciences of the University of Cadiz. On the one hand, we organized the round table discussion “Promoting and boosting training for the green transition in the blue economy”. In addition, the photographic exhibition of results from the 2014-2020 period of the Pleamar Program: seven years of projects to boost the sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture will be inaugurated.

IX edition of the Healthy Cities event
2024-04-25 12:00 - 13:30
Our director, Elena Pita, speaks at the opening of the ninth edition of Healthy Cities, a Sanitas initiative that promotes healthy lifestyles and healthy urban environments, aware of the interconnection of both in our health.

Institutional meeting of the Bosque Innova project
2024-04-27 11:30 - 17:00
We participated in the institution meeting and inauguration of activities of the project “Active and resilient forests for the socioeconomic transformation of the Alto Tajo environment (Bosque Innova)” in Poveda de la Sierra (Guadalajara). This initiative is a beneficiary of the Forest Bioeconomy call within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR), financed by the European Union -NextGenerationEU.

Presentation of the project "Fertilization and improvement of water quality through natural zeolites and other biosilicas" (FERTIZEL).
2024-05-09 09:30 - 12:00
Presentation to the media of the project Fertilization and improvement of water quality through natural zeolites and other biosilicas (FERTIZEL) developed by the Regional Association of Agricultural and Livestock Companies of the Region of Murcia – Agricultural Association of Young Farmers (ADEA-ASAJA MURCIA). This initiative is a beneficiary of the Call for aid for environmental improvement in the agricultural sector that contributes to the recovery of the Mar Menor.

Presentation of the 'CultivEco' project
2024-05-14 11:00 - 13:00
Presentation and participatory session of the project“Cultivating the agroecological transition in the Mar Menor through good agricultural practices in organic production for ecosystem restoration (CultivEco)” by the Spanish Society of Organic Agriculture and Agroecology (SEAE). This initiative is a beneficiary of the call for aid for environmental improvement in the agricultural sector that contributes to the recovery of the Mar Menor.

Presentation of the Re-Natura Mataró project
2024-05-14 18:30 - 20:00
Initial presentation session of the project of renaturalization and resilience of peri-urban and urban spaces of Mataró (RE-NATURA MATARÓ) of the City Council of Mataró (Barcelona). This initiative is a beneficiary of the Biodiversity Foundation’s call for grants for projects that contribute to urban renaturalization 2022.

Annual Meeting of the Amsterdam Declaration Partnership
2024-05-29 09:15 - 17:00
The Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge organizes the event “From Ambition to Action”, in the framework of the annual meeting of the Amsterdam Declaration Partnership. The event aims to facilitate dialogue and the exchange of best practices on how to implement international ambitions on biodiversity, climate change, poverty and human rights in relation to supply chains and trade.

Inauguration of the photographic exhibition of the Pleamar Program in Granada
2024-05-31 09:30 - 10:00
Press conference to inaugurate the photographic exhibition of the results of the 2014-2020 period of the Pleamar Program: seven years of projects to promote the sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture, in Motril (Granada).

Presentation of the beneficiary projects in Catalonia of the call for the promotion of forest bioeconomy.
2024-06-06 15:30 - 18:30
Presentation of the beneficiary projects operating in Catalonia of the call for the promotion of the forest bioeconomy 2023, within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR). Held at the Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera.

Presentation of the State Network of Public Forests
2024-06-11 09:30 - 14:30
Press conference to present CESEFOR’s Red Estatal de Montes Públicos (REMP) project. This initiative is a beneficiary of the call for subsidies for the promotion of the bioeconomy linked to forestry and the contribution to the ecological transition within the framework of the PRTR.

ComuniLab: Climate Community
2024-06-12 10:00 - 12:00
The director of Fundación Biodiversidad, Elena Pita, participates in the ComuniLab event framed in the #PorElClima Community and organized by Ecodes.

VI Edition of the Cities Forum
2024-06-19 16:00 - 19:00
The director of the Biodiversity Foundation, Elena Pita, participates in the 6th edition of the Cities Forum, within the framework of the Environment and Sustainability Forum.

Initial day of coordination and establishment of synergies between the beneficiary projects of the Mar Menor call for proposals.
2024-06-20 10:00 - 17:00
We organized a day of exchange of experiences and establishment of synergies between the beneficiary entities of the call for grants for the restoration and environmental improvement in the agricultural area, to contribute to the recovery of the ecological functionality of the Mar Menor.
