Issue #6 - July 2025

Dear reader,

As the BioValue project approaches its conclusion, we are proud to share the latest updates from a busy and impactful final phase. Over the past two months, significant milestones have been achieved as we move closer to delivering the project’s final results.

A key highlight was our participation in the joint final event in Brussels, where BioValue came together with 11 other EU-funded projects working at the intersection of biodiversity and policy. The event offered a unique space to exchange insights, reflect on shared challenges, and explore transformative approaches to biodiversity governance.

On the first day, BioValue held its final conference, which featured a dynamic presentation of project results, partner contributions, and an interactive workshop that engaged participants in meaningful discussions about transformative change.

Work within the three BioValue Arenas, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Germany), Trento (Italy), and Mafra (Portugal) continues to generate valuable insights into localised pathways.

Most recently, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Arena released a video capturing the voices of local stakeholders, who reflect on the landscape’s evolving challenges and the Arena’s role in fostering sustainable transitions for the region’s peatlands.

Though we are nearing the end of the project timeline, BioValue's ambition to support transformative change in biodiversity planning and governance is far from over. We invite you to explore this newsletter to stay informed about our latest activities, and to remain connected as we look toward the future of the BioValue community.

Enjoy your reading,

The BioValue Team

Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Policymaking: A Collective Call for Transformative Change
Read the joint press release
Reframing Biodiversity through Planning: BioValue Sparks Dialogue on Transformative Change
Read about BioValue presentation
BioValue Final Event Recording
Watch it now!
Navigating transformational change: Peatland Futures in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Watch the video of the Arena
News from the Arenas
All the updates from the three Arenas for Transformation in one place
Navigating Transformation: Perspectives on Peatland Futures in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
How can transformative change in land use planning support biodiversity and climate goals, while balancing social, economic, and cultural realities? Watch the video
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Navigating Transformation: Perspectives on Peatland Futures in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Strengthening Local Action on the SDGs: Twinning Study Tour Highlights Mafra’s Leadership
Strengthening Local Action on the SDGs: Twinning Study Tour Highlights Mafra’s Leadership
Mafra showcased the BioValue project as a model for integrating biodiversity into SDG frameworks and local planning
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Trento Municipality launched implementation plans for the Fersina River revitalization
The Municipality of Trento has officially presented its detailed revitalization plan for the Fersina River, an initiative that has taken shape through the work developed within BioValue.
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Trento Municipality launched implementation plans for the Fersina River revitalization
Before you go
Check out BioValue latest poster presentations
  • Exploring Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Opportunities in Spatial Planning
  • Enhancing the Transformative Potential of Spatial Planning  Processes – BioValue's Analytical Framework
  • Enhancing biodiversity through transformative mitigation strategies in spatial planning related SEAs and EIAs
  • Benchmark for Biodiversity in Environmental Assessment
  • Biology as a planning compass
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