Project overview

Central Europe Biodiversity Innovative Communities

Central Europe is challenged by a loss of biodiversity caused by an unsustainable management of ecosystems. Many rural communities miss support for a transition of their ecosystems. This shortcoming is tackled by the Central-BIC project, in which the partners develop new tools and methodologies for managing ecosystems sustainably. They involve producers and consumers directly in testing tailored solutions for three supply chains: livestock, agriculture, and integrated tourism. Activities include the set-up of a network of Biodiversity Stewardship Communities that offers replicable good practices for habitat protection.

The manual, titled "Guiding Producers and Stakeholders toward Biodiversity-based Sustainable Models · PES & BSC," is structured in nine chapters plus six annexes and provides a full operational toolkit for coaches working across the Central-BIC partnership.