The project’s opening conference, “Preservation of pollinator species for sustainable use of environment by joint cross-border collaboration of local citizens,” will take place in Satu Mare, Romania, at the Satu Mare County Museum (B-dul V. Lucaciu 21) on February 11, 2025. All project partners will be present to jointly discuss strategies for pollinator species conservation and sustainable environmental protection. The conference aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation among the region’s citizens.
Conference Program
11:45 – 12:00 Guest Reception
12:00 Official Opening of the Event
12:10 Project Presentation
- Dr. Sike Tamás (E-Consult Association, Satu Mare) – Pollinator Species Conservation in Northwestern Romania
- Tóthné Szomolya Ágnes (Felső-Tisza Foundation, Nyíregyháza) – Presentation of the Hungarian Partner
- Nataliia Kulya (Institute of Ecological and Religious Studies, Uzhhorod) – Presentation of the Ukrainian Partner
- Dr. László Zoltán (Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca) – Pollinator Species in the Urban Environment: The Technical Context of the Project
12:30 Q&A Session
13:30 Workshop on Project Activities, Discussion on Common Methodologies and Implementation Strategies
Significance of the Conference
The event plays a key role in fostering regional cooperation for pollinator conservation. Pollinator species are essential to ecosystem sustainability, making their protection imperative. The project aims to develop innovative solutions in collaboration with the participating countries to safeguard pollinator habitats and promote sustainable environmental management.
The opening conference provides an excellent opportunity for experts, researchers, and civil society organizations to exchange experiences and explore collaboration opportunities in cross-border conservation initiatives.