After years of dedicated work, research and cross-border cooperation, we are pleased to inform you about the final conference of our project, which will take place in Zvolen, Slovakia.
During the event, we will share the key findings, experiences and lessons learned from our joint efforts to protect large carnivores across the Carpathian region. Experts, project partners and stakeholders will discuss the main challenges and opportunities in ensuring the long-term coexistence of people and large carnivores.
The conference will also look ahead, outlining next steps and future cooperation to strengthen effective conservation measures and improve dialogue among all actors involved.
PROGRAMME
DAY 1
CONFERENCE SESSION
A day dedicated to sharing insights and results from the LECA project and discussing large carnivore conservation in Europe:
- Presentation of LECA project outcomes: monitoring harmonisation, conflict prevention, and anti-poaching measures
- Panel & lectures on lynx, wolf and bear conservation:
status, challenges, and opportunities in the Alps and Carpathians - Final discussion and conclusions
DAY 2
FIELD TRIP
Explore practical conservation efforts in the field. Participants can choose one of two options:
- Option 1: Lynx monitoring techniques
- Option 2: Preventive measures for coexistence with brown bears
Stay tuned for updates! The detailed program, speaker list, and other conference information will be shared on the project website. We’ll also notify you by email as soon as registration opens.
The Conference will be in English with translation to Slovak, Hungarian and Polish language.
SAVE THE DATE pdf invitation: https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SAVE-THE-DATE-LECA-Final-Conference.pdf