Learning and engaging for action on biodiversity-friendly SMEs
▶Summary
General Objective: To increase the capacity of SMEs to adopt and implement strategies and practices that make a positive contribution to biodiversity. Specific Objective 1: Raise awareness among ...
▶Objectives
General Objective: To increase the capacity of SMEs to adopt and implement strategies and practices that make a positive contribution to biodiversity. Specific Objective 1: Raise awareness among SMEs of the importance of biodiversity and the role that businesses can play in its conservation. Specific Ob.2: Identify the training needs of entrepreneurs and municipal professionals in relation to the knowledge and skills required to integrate biodiversity considerations into business practices.
▶Activities
Activity 1. Kick-off meeting in Italy Activity 2. Mapping and collection of showcases Activity 3. Transnational seminar in Sweden Activity 4. Report on training needs
▶Impact
- Increased knowledge and awareness among SME owners, municipal professionals and other target groups about biodiversity and its importance for local sustainable development. - Identified good examples/showcases in Sweden and Italy that can be shared. - Identified relevant VET-needs among the stakeholders on this topic. - Established a collaborative network of stakeholders committed to biodiversity conservation. - Provided counselling and support to a certain number of SMEs.