WHO WE are
Stenella consulting d.o.o. is a consultancy company aimed at conservation of nature. The company was founded by Ana Štrbenac, M.Sc. (Management of Protected Areas) in October 2017.
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.
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.
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.

VISION
Stenella consulting provides the high quality expert knowledge based on long-term experience and practice, to support nature conservation efforts in the Mediterranean region and beyond.
MISSION
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Nature in a good shape for
benefits of all!
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wHAT WE DO
Nature conservation expert consultancy, focussing on species/wildlife conservation
Development of strategic plans and other planning documents; evaluation of effectiveness, in particular preparation of species conservation/management plans and analysis of management effectiveness, as well as preparation of planning documents of national and international organisations
Preparation of reports and overviews on state and conservation of nature and its components at national and international levels
Consultancy on nature conservation policies, particularly in the South-Eastern European region
Consultancy on cooperation and communication with international nature conservation organisations and institutions, with focus on organisations working with marine biodiversity (cetaceans) and large carnivores conservation issues
Consultancy on preparation, implementation and evaluation of international and national projects
Design of touristic offer (thematic tours) related to promotion and conservation of nature
Consultancy on Biodiversity information systems, data integration and the effective use of biodiversity data. Biodiversity data analysis, maintenance, publishing, and sharing. Consultancy on design, implementation, and maintenance of biodiversity information systems, supporting accurate data collection, management, and accessibility. 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.