Towards a climate neutral EU:
efficient allocation of EU funds

BIODIVERSITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SYNERGIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR EUROPEAN TRANSPORT NETWORKS (BISON)

Organisation: CEEweb for Biodiversity Website: www.ceeweb.org Added: June 08, 2023
Project start date: January 01, 2021
Project end date: June 30, 2023

Narrative

The BIODIVERSITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SYNERGIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR EUROPEAN TRANSPORT NETWORKS (BISON) project aims to improve the integration of biodiversity considerations into infrastructure planning, construction, operation, and decommissioning for European transport networks. It addresses the needs of both Western and Eastern Europe in terms of infrastructure development and its impact on biodiversity. The project engages stakeholders to mainstream biodiversity into infrastructure planning and development, while identifying sustainable methods and materials to mitigate impacts on biodiversity.


Financial data

Financial Data: Total Eligible Budget: €3,563,652.50 , EU Contribution: €2,999,701.25 , EU Funding Percentage: 84%


Recommendations

• Prioritize research and innovation to better integrate biodiversity into infrastructure planning, construction, operation, and decommissioning processes.

• Enhance the performance and reliability of linear infrastructure, considering the specific needs of both Western and Eastern Europe.

• Engage stakeholders in biodiversity mainstreaming for infrastructure planning and development, aligning with international commitments.

• Foster collaboration between European Member States, research institutions, and infrastructure operators to address biodiversity and infrastructure challenges effectively.


Information sources

https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101006661

Other info

https://bison-transport.eu/

European Climate Initiative (EUKI)
This project is part of the European Climate Initiative (EUKI). EUKI is a project financing instrument by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). The EUKI competition for project ideas is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. It is the overarching goal of the EUKI to foster climate cooperation within the European Union (EU) in order to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.