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EU Issues Natura 2000 Climate Guidance; Managers Cite Funding Gaps

5/13/2026

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European Commission issued Natura 2000 climate-change guidance after a survey showed half of protected-area managers view climate change as a biodiversity threat.
Doctoral researcher Giorgio Zavattoni said Mediterranean managers worry about warming and precipitation more than Boreal managers.
Professor Jon Brommer noted managers perceiving vulnerability are likelier to adopt adaptation measures.
Dr Elie Gaget reported managers welcome the guidance but lack knowledge and funding, calling for research and capacity-building support.

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European Commission issued Natura 2000 climate-change guidance after a survey showed half of protected-area managers view climate change as a biodiversity threat.
Doctoral researcher Giorgio Zavattoni said Mediterranean managers worry about warming and precipitation more than Boreal managers.
Professor Jon Brommer noted managers perceiving vulnerability are likelier to adopt adaptation measures.
Dr Elie Gaget reported managers welcome the guidance but lack knowledge and funding, calling for research and capacity-building support.