SAVE THE DATE: Symbiosis Stakeholders Engagement Workshop

Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025

Time: 11:00–14:00 CEST (online)

SYMBIOSIS will host an online Stakeholders Engagement Workshop to advance the integration of biodiversity into transport and energy infrastructure across Europe. The session is designed both for existing collaborators and for new stakeholders who wish to contribute expertise to the project’s tools, data standards and governance guidance.

What to expect

Part I (11:00–12:30 CEST)

  • Project overview and latest progress

  • Short Q&A after each segment

Part II (13:00–14:00 CEST) – Evaluating Societal Impacts and Stakeholder Participation for integrating Biodiversity Policy in Sustainable Transport (WP5)

This interactive session will explore the societal challenges and impacts linked to sustainable transport infrastructure projects, with particular attention to biodiversity and environmental dimensions. We will also assess the extent and effectiveness of stakeholder involvement in decision-making and policy formulation. Your feedback will directly help refine research findings and support more inclusive, evidence-based approaches to future transport planning.

Who should attend

  • Infrastructure managers and rail/road/energy operators

  • Environmental and biodiversity experts, ecologists, EIA practitioners

  • Data/GIS specialists involved in monitoring and reporting

  • Policymakers, regulators and public authorities

  • Consultants, NGOs, research labs and industry platforms

Why join

  • Help shape practical tools (WP3), shared data standards (WP4) and governance recommendations (WP5)

  • Exchange experiences with peers from transport, energy and environmental sectors

  • Explore joining the SYMBIOSIS Technical Stakeholder Group (TSG) to provide targeted feedback throughout the project

How to participate