Stenella consulting provides the high-quality expert knowledge based on long-term experience and combines it with innovative solutions, to support nature conservation efforts in the Mediterranean region and beyond.

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Company key competences include: excellent qualifications and extensive professional experience in environmental protection, with focus on biodiversity and nature conservation at national, regional and supra-national (EU) levels; long-term professional experience in legal, institutional, and capacity strengthening improvements in the field of nature conservation; long-term professional experience in the field of species conservation and management, particularly applying the requirements of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) in a new EU member state; Specific knowledge on organisation of species inventorying and monitoring and conservation and management; Experience in preparation, overall coordination and implementation of projects funded from different EU pre-accession funds; Experience in creation of nature conservation policies harmonised with EU requirements, including strategic planning, preparation of biodiversity management plans and evaluation of management effectiveness;   Experience in facilitation and mediation of meetings (workshops, focus groups etc.) with different stakeholders in nature conservation including local and regional authorities, academia, CSOs, landowners and farmers, media, etc.; Excellent knowledge on nature conservation policy in the South-Easter European region and good contacts with nature conservation officers and international organisations active in the region.

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Our competencies include a strong focus on biodiversity information systems, data integration and the effective use of biodiversity data. Stenella consulting has extensive expertise in biodiversity data analysis, maintenance, publishing, and sharing. We have in-depth experience working with biodiversity data networks like GBIF and expertise in data standards such as Darwin Core. Our firm is well-versed in the EU INSPIRE Directive, supporting cross-border data sharing and interoperable services crucial for policy-making, business, scientific research, and public engagement. We have extensive knowledge in the design, implementation, and maintenance of national-level biodiversity information systems, supporting accurate data collection, management, and accessibility. Our IT related competences also include expertise in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), including creation, management and administration of spatial (geo) databases and processing, visualization (cartography), publishing and advanced analysis of geospatial data and creation of interactive web maps.