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Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Komunalac Ltd, Croatia (www.komunalac-kc.hr/en/)
Ms Robertina Zdjelar

robertina.zdjelar@komunalac-kc.hr

00385 48 251 870

Public body Environment and Resource Efficiency waste management, recycling biodegradable waste, raise awareness of citizens about separately waste collection
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Public ownership by city of Koprivnica. Komunalac ensures the collection and disposal of municipal and non-hazardous waste in the city of Koprivnica and 8 suburban areas, as well as in few municipalities near Koprivnica. No experience in LIFE Programme; partner in the Civitas Dyn@mo (EU funded) project, an initiative promoting sustainable mobility in 4 countries Project partners Associated beneficiary, Coordinating beneficiary, Co-financer, Expert Main aim of the project: to demonstrate the increased efficiency in waste prevention, re-use and recycling of a new model of waste management that makes use of modern infrastructure, data collection and analysis of demographic waste disposal habits in public areas and increased citizen accountability.
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Association Terra, Croatia
Ms Vinka Protega

terrasibenik@gmail.com

00385 (0)95 568 64 89

NGO Environmental Governance and Information Greening, sustainable tourism, air-quality, urban areas
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Non-profit organisation Terra is founded to promote and educate local community about benefits and development of sustainable tourism. Main partner in the project Posadi cvijet-pokaži svije(s)t – greening the old core in Šibenik; organizing workshops with lectures and practical part to educate people about importance of environmental sustainability. Project partners with experience in awareness raising and dissemination of information regarding greening and sustainable tourism in urban and suburban areas. Associated beneficiary, Co-financer, Expert Transformation of the industrial city centre into green Mediterranean oasis by educating people, planting Mediterranean plant species, monitoring air and water quality and making it altogether into a cycling and environmentally friendly urban area.
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Croatian forest research institute – Division for genetics, forest tree breeding and seed husbandry www.sumins.hr/en/
Mr Miran Lanšćak

miranl@sumins.hr

00385 (0)99 736 82 56

Public body Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Integrated Projects Forest research projects, genetics, gene pool, gene bank, seed bank, tree breeding, provenance, provenance trials, seed quality, biodiversity, gene preservation, Genetic conservation, Forest Reproductive Materials (FRM), Nursery Production, climate changes
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Institute’s principle objectives are conservation and preservation of stability, productivity, biodiversity and genetic resources of forest ecosystems in Republic of Croatia using natural rejuvenation and the achieved level of sustainable forest management. Within the Division for genetics, forest tree breeding and seed husbandry, there are seed saving bank and seed bank that will according to the Forest reproductive material act provide seed reserves for the sustainable management of forests and conservation of the gene pool. Main partner in the project: Conservation of Genetic resources of Forest Trees in Light of Climate Changes (ConForClim) A project to join Coordinating partner, Expert Project dealing with a focus on climate change and adaptation and mitigation to climate changes which could include provenance trials and field experiments.
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Scout Association of Croatia
scouts.hr
Ms Ivana Kovačević

projekti@scouts.hr

00385 (0)91 592 79 65

NGO Environment and Resource Efficiency, Nature and Biodiversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Integrated projects partnership, scouts methods, volunteering, experience in working with children and youth
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Scout Association of Croatia is voluntary, non-political, autonomous organization with main focus on and non-formal education of children and youth. It is opened for all people regardless of the origin, race or religion. All this, Association is achieving using the scout method. The association provides educational opportunities for children and young people in several areas such as life in nature and outdoors (camping, hiking, sailing, sports…), citizenship and education for peace, sustainable development, solidarity and tolerance, performing arts and skills for life (team work, conflict resolution, planning and management, critical thinking…) The Association has over 3000 members and is one of the biggest youth organisation in Croatia. Scout Association of Croatia from its beginning works with children and young. Main filed of work is non-formal education and training throughout various activities. Scout Association of Croatia also has years of international cooperation and exchange of good practices and knowledge. Throughout projects and programs, we try to empower children and youth for greater participation in the society by giving them lifelong skills and knowledge’s. We also encourage volunteering and taking responsibilities from an early age. Nature has a significant role in our work as we do many activities outdoor. Huge effort is done to learn children from an early age about importance of its preservation and living in harmony with it. A project to join Coordinating beneficiary Project relating to nature preservation, children and youth, volunteering actions, raising awareness, etc.
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
TERRA Hub, Croatia terrahub.eu
Ms Sandra Vlašić

info@terrahub.eu

00385 917847538

NGO Environment and Resource Efficiency, Nature and Biodiversity, Environmental Governance and Information, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Governance and Information, Integrated projects social innovation, renewable energy, crowdsourcing, crowdfunding, crowd-investing, conservation challenge, sustainable development, community energy, open government, social entrepreneurship, marketing
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
TERRA Hub is a non-profit independent organization (NGO) founded in 2016 in the Republic of Croatia. The association was established with a goal of promoting and improving sustainable development and encouraging social innovations and entrepreneurship at the local, national and international level. The association was founded by experts and professionals who worked together in the United Nations Development Program for Energy, Environment and Innovation in Croatia following the withdrawal of UNDP from Croatia. The TERRA Hub Team’s expertise is in specific areas of alternative financing and social innovations, in developing sustainable energy solutions for local communities and in systematic energy management methodology. The TERRA Hub’s specialty is in an integrated approach to problems and the development of concrete low-carbon solutions for people and nature. The founders and members of the TERRA Hub association have substantive achievements from the past period of joint action within the UNDP team in Croatia. We have extensive experience with Intelligent Energy Europe and FP7 projects as well as with Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded projects. Please see http://www.hr.undp.org for more information. TERRA Hub has now been up and running for over 6 months. During that time it has, as an independent legal body, realised three main activities : 1) A crowdfunding academy for the SME sector in Ukraine (client UNDP Ukraine) where 12 crowdfunding campaigns for small business entrepreneurship projects were prepared through interactive education. The types of projects vary – from the development of electric cargo-bike or interactive scientific research games for children to the preservation of the tradition of carpets-waving or the construction of a low-energy home for refugees. All 12 projects can be viewed on the site http://cfaukraine.biggggideapartners.com/en/crowdfunding-academy-ukraine-2/ 2) The donor mapping and partnership-perspectives study for the WWF Adria office work program for 2018-2022 programming period and identification of possible niches for new strategic partnerships, including an innovative approach such as the Open Innovation Challenge. 3) Providing technical assistance and expert support to UNDP Serbia office on the subject of developing a Climate Smart Urban Development Challenge in Serbia that is aimed at innovative facilitations of municipal data solutions and general reduction of GHG emissions. A project to join Associated beneficiary, Expert A project that combines one or more of our key areas of expertise that are focused around social innovations such as crowdfunding and innovation challenges and sustainable and low carbon development. We would like to join a project dealing with increasing energy efficiency and independence on islands i.e. or a project dealing with issues of nature and coastal area preservation.
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar, Croatia
www.eihp.hr
Mr Dinko Đurđević

ddurdevic@eihp.hr

00385 995326145

Public institution Environment and Resource Efficiency, Climate Change Mitigation waste management, climate change mitigation, biogas, biomass
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
The Institute is a wholly state-owned, non-profit scientific institution financed on a per-project basis through the execution of project development contracts won following international and national competitive biddings. Development of the energy system and relations within require the acquisition of new knowledge and competences by all the actors in the energy sector and state administration, as well as the education of citizens. Education and provision of information is becoming the Institute’s increasingly significant activity, which requires the continuous professional training of our experts and their active participation in educating others. The Institute’s areas of activity include: Strategic planning in the energy sector Development of electric-power, gas, petroleum and heating systems Market, legal framework and restructuring of the energy sector Energy efficiency Renewable energy sources, environmental and climate protection Energy audits and certification of buildings Energy balances and statistics In-service training and promotional activities The Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar has conducted over 70 EU-funded projects, and plenty of EU projects out of the framework of official EU programs. Some examples are Horizon 2020 projects: multEE, EPATEE, REEEM, Bioenergy4Business, Urban Learning, Biogas Action. Interreg projects (IMPULSE, CE HEAT) and LIFE, connected to climate change (Clim’Foot – calculation of CF of organisations and implementing national GHG). Besides the mentioned projects, EIHP is currently working on EU projects (that are financed from various programmes), such as Biomass Policies, PRO-E-BIKE, CA-RES, SRC+, NEZEH, URBAN LEARNING, Pocket power, START2ACT, EnPC-Intrans, Trust EPC South, EnPC-Intrans, LEMO and INSIGHT_E. A project to join Associated beneficiary Projects dealing with problems of waste and biogas/biomass management in order to solve them through international cooperation (exchanging experiences, examples of best-practices) and implementation of new technologies and techniques. Also included the dissemination of the projects results through communication with selected beneficiaries.
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Oikon Ltd, Croatia
oikon.hr
Mr Edin Lugić

elugic@oikon.hr

00385 1 5507185

Private institution – SME (up to 250 employees) Nature and Biodiversity, Integrated projects nature protection, biodiversity, invasive alien species, Natura 2000
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Oikon Ltd. – Institute of Applied Ecology was founded in 1997 by a group of natural scientists and engineers who shared a vision of creating a multidisciplinary think-tank with two main typically opposing businesses, a pragmatic market driven consultancy firm and an inquisitive research and development institute, capable of providing solutions to increasingly complex challenges in the areas of nature and environment protection, and sustainable management of natural resources. Oikon is an independently operated privately owned company with the status of scientific institute at the Ministry of Science and Education. Nineteen years down the track that combination has proved to be the foundation of excellence and a unique qualifier on the market that has made Oikon a leading licensed and accredited environmental consultancy/research institute in Croatia (research based SME) with the ability to leverage its credentials in the South-East Europe region with our employee’s scientific and technical competencies. A partner for your project. Associated beneficiary, Coordinating beneficiary, Co-financer, Expert In development
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Planetaris d.o.o., Croatia
www.planetaris.com
Mr Grgur Čepo

info@planetaris.com

00385 91 4450422

Consultancy Environment and Resource Efficiency energy efficiency, near zero energy buildings, energy efficient refurbishments
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
PLANETARIS is an engineering company specializing in contemporary energy solutions for near zero energy buildings and energy efficient refurbishments. Our solutions are based on principles of reducing energy consumption, integrating renewable sources and alternative systems. Our goal is to increase comfort of living with a positive impact on the environment. EU Structural Funds/Competitiveness and cohesion A project to join. Associated beneficiary, Coordinating beneficiary, Co-financer, Expert Building of new near zero energy buildings and energy efficient refurbishment of existing buildings.
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
ADIPA – Society for Research and Conservation of Croatian Natural Diversity
www.adipa.hr
Mr Roman Ozimec

adipa@adipa.hr

00385 01 2983 941
00385 99 2132 576

Non-govermental organisation (NGO) Nature and Biodiversity, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Integrated projects Agriculture, agrobiodiversity, biodiversity, biospeleology, botany, climate change, ecology, education, mapping, mycology, nature protection, promotion, protistology, publishing, rural development, research, water ecology, zoology.
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
ADIPA – Society for Research and Conservation of Croatian Natural Diversity is a non-governmental organisation established in 2010, Zagreb, Croatia, whose members are experts in diverse natural, interdisciplinary and applied sciences. One of our major goals is conservation of Croatian natural diversity through research, education and promotion. Our activities are focused on cooperation with different international, national, regional and local subjects who are responsible for nature conservation. Expertise/skills of ADIPA’s members are (in alphabetical order): agriculture ecological, sustainable and traditional, agrobiodiversity, agronomy, arachnology, biodiversity, biology in general, biospeleology, bryology, cartography, communication, comparative neurobiology, design and development of promotional-educational souvenirs of Croatian cultural and natural heritage, diving, ecology, education of children and senior citizens, entomology, forestry, genomics, geology, herpetology, mapping, marine biology, microscopy, molecular genetics, mycology, nature protection, plant nursery, preparation and implementation of EU funded projects, publications, protozoology, research of flora, vegetation and plant ecology, rural development, speleology, taxonomy and systematics in botany, mycology and zoology, water geochemistry. ADIPA didn’t participate in any LIFE Programme so far, but in the last seven years the Society has carried out over 40 different research, educational and promotional projects, in cooperation with numerous Croatian, foreign and international organizations. One of the most comprehensive ADIPA’s projects is the design, organization and implementation of “Weeks of Natural Sciences” in different parts of Croatia. This composite project includes five different activities: fieldwork and laboratory scientific and professional research, educational activities (workshops and lectures), promotional and publishing activities. We organized these activities two times on the Adriatic island of Korčula and once in the special botanical reserve Đurđevački pijesci in Podravina region (Northern Croatia). Together with the Swiss Association SAVE (Safeguard for Agricultural Varieties in Europe) ADIPA co-organized in Croatia 8th European seminar on agrobiodiversity “Agrobiodiversity and Nature Conservation”. All our activities (research and training programmes) can be summarized as follows: 1. A series of research and educational projects “Natural Science Weeks” held in various parts of Croatia. 2. More than 50 other projects in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. 3. Biological and touristic monitoring in caves and terrestrial habitats in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (Vjetrenica cave). 4. Biodiversity research of aquatic and terrestrial (epigean, hypogean and cave dwelling) protozoan fauna, plants, terrestrial invertebrate and vertebrate fauna and mycobiota. 5. Agrobiodiversity research and conservation on indigenous plant sorts and animal breeds. 6. Continuous interdisciplinary biospeleological research. 7. The impact of climate changes / variation on the natural ecosystems and biodiversity, especially underground karstic habitats and travertine barriers communities. 8. Mycobioindication case studies (air pollutants, virgin forests, habitat quality assessment) and conservation of fungi. 9. Educational workshops and lectures / presentations on various biological aspects (protistology, botany, zoology, mycology, nature protection) and agronomy (especially agrobiodiversity). 10. Publishing three monographies: Zagorski puran/Zagorje turkey (2014); Đurđevečki peski / Đurđevac sands (2016) and Posavska guska/Posavina goose (2016). A project to join. Associated beneficiary, Expert We would like to join the project dealing with biodiversity studies (inventory, mapping, etc.) as well as agrobiodiversity and overall cave biota. Environmental studies, bioindication, climate change is also in our focus. Beside scientific and professional research / studies, we are interested to participate in education activities concerning all aspects of biology: botany, ecology, mycology, protistology, zoology. Projects needing any of our expertise is welcomed to contact us.
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Društvo za oblikovanje održivog razvoja

www.door.hr

Maja Božičević Vrhovčak

maja.bozicevic-vrhovcak@door.hr

00385 14655441

Non-govermental organisation (NGO) Environment and Resource Efficiency, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Governance and Information Sustainable energy, energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy poverty, climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
DOOR is a civil society organization of experts devoted to the promotion of sustainable energy development, founded in 2003. It operates in the following areas – Energy and environment and Energy and society, with the following strategic priorities: Transition to low carbon economy and Alleviating energy poverty. We have successfully implemented more than 75 projects with goals ranging from climate change mitigation, encouraging citizens’ participation in sustainable energy policy-making, improving education about renewable energy sources and alleviating energy poverty. The funding was provided through the following programmes: Intelligent Energy Europe, Erasmus+, Horizon2020, Grundtvig, IPA and various national sources. A project to join. Associated beneficiary Reduce energy use and change habits.
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Međimurska energetska agencija d.o.o. / Medjimurje Energy Agency Ltd.

www.menea.hr

Maja Bratko

info@menea.hr

+38540395559

Publicly owned Ltd. Environment and Resource Efficiency, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Governance and Information, Integrated projects Energy, energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, public infrastructure
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Medjimurje energy agency ltd. (acronym MENEA) was established in year 2008 as a part of the EU project „Creation of energy agencies in Lleida (ES), Medjimurje (HR) and Montpellier (FR)“ financed from Intelligent Energy – Europe (IEE). Agency establishment was initiated by County of Medjimurje and Regional development agency REDEA. County of Medjimurje is also MENEA’s single owner.
MENEA was founded having in mind goal of promoting idea of sustainable development in accordance with actual needs in the area of the County of Medjimurje while promoting use of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and Energy Efficiency (EE), which is in line with strategic goal of the County (promoting economic and social growth based on sustainable development and focused on innovation, knowledge transfer and preservation of natural and cultural heritage).
MENEA’s business activities include a wide range of activities through which information, technical and other needs of public and private sector in area of RES and EE are satisfied. Among others, MENEA’s activities include providing information and advice regarding energy through information and promotion channels, i.e. website, organizing seminars and workshops, projects implementation and through everyday direct contact with citizens and business community.
MENEA was established through an EU funded project (IEE), and had several successfully implemented projects since. All of the implemented projects that were funded by EU were so through Cross-border cooperation programme between Slovenia and Croatia (IR-OVE, BIOREGIO, EUpeR). Currently, MENEA is implementing three EU funded projects. Two of them are funded through Interreg Central Europe programme – RURES and Dynamic Light. One of the EU funded project is being implemented with the financial help from Interreg Cross-border cooperation between Hungary and Croatia (EE SUN). Together with a wide scope of different project partners, we are continuously applying new project ideas on various open calls of EU financing programmes. Apart from EU funded projects, MENEA has implemented several projects that were funded by national funds (installation of renewable energy sources in private households, enhancement of energy efficiency in private households, development of several regional energy action plans, programmes and SEAPs, broadband infrastructure documentation preparation, integrated passenger transport documentation preparation…). MENEA also acted as a technical assistance to the investor when applying the HR GEOc Geothermae project to European commissions’ NER300 programme. We had a great role in completing the application and, after the project received the award, we are still helping the investor in implementation of activities and with communication to national and EU relevant bodies. A project to join. Associated beneficiary, Expert Any project that falls under our scope of work could be taken into consideration to join. We are especially interested in implementing innovative project ideas in our region and spreading the knowledge on the importance of energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources in order to slow down the climate changes.
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Energetika marketing d.o.o.

www.ege.hr

Ms Maja Šimatović

ege@ege.hr
maja@ege.hr

+358 912018877

Private institution – SME Environment and Resource Efficiency, Environmental Governance and Information Biogas, biomass, renewable energy, sustainable development, community energy, eology, new technology, marketing
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Our basic “product“- is the EGE technical magazine. It covers a wide range of topics from the field of power industry, economy, ecology and ethics.
So far we have published more than twenty technical books covering the area of power industry, heating, air conditioning and ventilation, gas engineering, renewable energy sources, installations etc.
Another important field of our activity is technical conference organization. At the moment we successfully organize several technical conferences: international scientific symposium “Power and Process Plants“ along with Renewable Energy Sources International Forum, Gas Forum, Croatian Pressure Equipment Seminar, Klima-Forum (forum on air-conditioning and ventilation technologies), a Seminar on Renewable Energy Sources Application Possibilities and Conference on Energy Efficient Lighting.
In May 2005 we have launched a unique Internet portal
www.energetika-net.com which brings daily updates and reliable pieces of information from the field of power industry, economy, gas engineering, heating, air-conditioning, cooling, installations, renewable energy sources, ecology and related fields.
Over the past years we have been organizing and providing assistance in organization (media sponsorship and alike) of numerous technical presentations, seminars, workshops and alike for various clients (companies, state administration bodies, institutions, professional associations). We have so far produced numerous booklets, leaflets, catalogues, brochures, manuals, professional and technical documentation etc.
It has to be mentioned that during the development of these projects we have established a comprehensive database of more than 20 000 experts from Croatia and other countries active in all areas of our business activities.
No experience in LIFE programe.
We cooperated in several EU project as organisator of the presentations of the finale results.
A project to join. Associated beneficiary, Coordinating beneficiary Projects dealing with problems of renewable energy, biogas, biomass management and implementation of new technologies and techniques.
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
AIT – Austrian Institute of Technology, Center for Digital Safety & Security
Austriawww.ait.ac.at
Patrick Zwickl

patrick.zwickl@ait.ac.at

66488390016

Research Center Environment and Resource Efficiency, Environmental Governance and Information, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Governance and Information, Integrated projects Sensor network, environment, climate, crisis & disaster management, IoT, satellite, UAV, reporting, data aggregation, data modelling, distribution analysis, network, telecommunications, Imissions, emission, analytics, scenario analysis, simulation
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
– Extensive experience in sensor networks (development, operations, analytics) for emission, imission and contamination monitoring – incl. air, water and soil quality, CBRN contamination
– Imission and emission analysis and reporting expertise
– IoT-enabled sensor networks, e.g., by the integration of small sensors or UAV-sensors into professional sensor networks
– Sensor data fusion and data propagation modelling
– Scenario analysis for measures to improve the environment or climate
– Crowdsourcing/tasking applications and methods for measurements establishing ground truth/reference
– Experience from (environmental) projects involving major Austrian local governments / Connections, Network
– Extensive experience to provide operational systems to regional, national, international environmental authorities/agencies.
We have extensive experience in national and international research and client projects for project relating to environmental/climate sensing and crisis and disater management. Our sensor projects have included work on stationary, mobile (IoT) and remote sensor integration. Additionally, we have experinece in linking sensor data to crisis and disaster management activities like crowd tasking, public alerting, community interaction, etc. A project to join. Associated beneficiary, Coordinating beneficiary
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Dvokut-Ecro d.o.o.
Croatiawww.dvokut-ecro.hr
Ms Vesna Žarak

vesna.zarak@dvokut-ecro.hr

+385 (0)1 6114 867

Private institution – SME (up to 250 employees) Environment and Resource Efficiency, Nature and Biodiversity, Environmental Governance and Information, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Governance and Information, Integrated projects Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), water and sea protection, Waste Management documentation, environmental protection programs and action plans, Project design and environmental supervision during construction works, Environmental Monitoring, Feasibility Studies, CBA, Capacity building, training and education, Nature protection (incl. NATURA2000), Pollution prevention (incl. IPPC documentation), Environmental reports and analyses, Control and remediation projects, Air quality monitoring services, Measurements of emissions into air from stationary sources, Landfill gases testing, Biological and Oceanographic Exploration works, Affordability analyses, Socio-economic analyses, EU Application preparation, Utility companies analyses, Visual impact analyses, Spatial analyses
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
DVOKUT-ECRO Ltd. is a service provider in the field of environmental and nature protection, based in Zagreb. It is a privately held company, originally established in 1991, and operating under its current name since 1995.
Nowadays, DVOKUT-ECRO Ltd. is a renowned company with extensive experience from Croatia and the wider region: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Hungary, Macedonia, Slovenia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine.
Owing to the expertise of its employees and references, DVOKUT-ECRO Ltd. was among the first in Croatia, back in 1997, to fulfil the necessary professional and technical requirements for obtaining the licence to perform professional tasks related to preparation of expert input documents, EIA Screening Reports and EIA Studies from the then the competent authority, the National Directorate for Environmental Protection. That same year, a licence to perform professional tasks of monitoring air quality and emissions into the air as well as other expert tasks related to environmental monitoring was obtained thanks to the modern air quality monitoring equipment, the Mobile Ecologic Laboratory. In the meantime, as the regulations changed, an opportunity to expand the range of services presented itself and consequently licenses to perform other professional activities were obtained – today DVOKUT-ECRO holds 25 different licenses for providing services in the area of environmental and nature protection.
Additionally, the Company offers to its Clients preparation of Feasibility studies, Design documentation, due diligence audits and reports.
By constant investments in the expert team, which consists of thirty employees, as well as in the most advanced equipment, the company’s area of activity continuously expands and new services that can be offered to private and public clients are being developed. Along with our own expert team, we have developed long-lasting relations with numerous other experts from the region and beyond. Numerous foreign consulting companies have recognized DVOKUT-ECRO Ltd. as a valuable partner for projects in Croatia and other countries in the region. Nowadays, DVOKUT-ECRO Ltd. can boast having excellent cooperation with consulting companies from Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Italy, Hungary, Netherlands, USA, Slovenia, Serbia, Spain, United Kingdom…
DVOKUT-ECRO is one of the founders of the Croatian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CR BCSD) and of the Croatian Association of Experts in Nature and Environmental Protection.
DVOKUT-ECRO, established in 1991., has extensive experience acquired through continuous project documentation preparation for various project types (of different scope and complexity) and for various investors. Our services include preparation of project application for EU funds, as well as project documentation for other financing bodies like the World Bank, EBRD and foreign Investors. For detail list of our reference please visit: https://goo.gl/TB4cRX
Our team consist of 25 experts, including 15 highly skilled project managers with rich experience in project implementation. Additionally, some of our employees are certified EU fund application managers with experience in EU fund consulting and in depth knowledge of EU funds and state aid regulations.
In 2017. we successfully applied our own project InEnPro – Investment in Environment Protection for ERDF state aid. The project was approved, and it’s currently being implemented by our employees.
A project to join. Associated beneficiary, Coordinating beneficiary, Co-financer, Expert Since we have a wide range of expertise and experience we believe we can contribute in project applications under sub-programme Environment as well as Climate Action. You can read more about our services and previous experience here: https://goo.gl/TB4cRX
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Istarski vodovod d.o.o.

www.ivb.hr

Ms Melita Čohilj

melita.cohilj@ivb.hr

+385 52 602 243

public body (water utility, large enterprise) Environment and Resource Efficiency, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Integrated projects partner in project, water, water quality, technologies, savings in energy, efficiency, effectiveness, loss of water, water infrastructure
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
“ISTARSKI VODOVOD” d.o.o. – Buzet (IVB) operates in the area of Istrian county and supplies 21 municipalitys and 7 citys, which makes over 60% area of the Istrian county. The presentation will show the basic data about the water supply system, length of the water supply network, water tanks, pumping stations, installed capacities, connections, production and sale of water from the water supply sources of Sveti Ivan, Gradole, Butoniga (reservoir) and Bulaž. 2013.-2016. Participation in Project Networking for Drinking Water Supply in Adriatic region (DRINKADRIA) – Priority 2. Natural and cultural resources and risk prevention in IPA Adriatic CBC Programme. In project was involved 16 partners from 8 different countries. Budget was over 5.5 million euros.
2018. We applied on Interreg Central Europe and passed first two stages. Now we wait final decision.
A project to join. Associated beneficiary, Coordinating beneficiary Project dealing with problems and solutions in the water production, energy savings
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Buylando

Mr Miso Francetic

miso.francetic@ka.t-com.hr

+385 (0)99 824 22 88

Private institution – SME (up to 250 employees) Environment and Resource Efficiency, Nature and Biodiversity Life Water, Raw Water , Water Mill – Power Plant, Cave Olm, Cave Sponge, Environment, Nature, Protection
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Life Spring Water, Water Power Plant(Old Water Mill) A partner for your project. Associated beneficiary, Coordinating beneficiary, Co-financer Project Proteus – Cave Olm, Cave Sponge, Spring Water protection
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Green Energy Cooperative
Croatia
www.zez.coop
Ms Melani Furlan

melani.furlan@zez.coop

00385 977 421 298

Energy cooperative Environment and Resource Efficiency, Environmental Governance and Information, Climate Change Mitigation, Integrated projects renewables, community energy, citizen participation, alternative finance, cooperatives, policy advocacy, social innovation
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Green Energy Cooperative (hrv. Zelena energetska zadruga) is a Croatian RES cooperative, social enterprise based in Zagreb, gathering 19 experts and currently employing 7 people. The cooperative members have vast experience in coordinating and working in innovative green energy initiatives, development projects, designing policy recommendations and carrying out educational activities. In the focus of their work are locally initiated RES&EE projects, with the aim of empowering local communities through use of local resources. ZEZ is one of Board Members of REScoop.eu, European federation of renewable energy cooperatives. ZEZ is also a co-founding member of Cooperative for Ethical Financing.
Since 2013, we have been putting our efforts to share community energy concept in our country and across borders.
ZEZ relevant projects (EU funded):
1. Good Energy in Social Entrepreneurship (European Social Fund) – 2017-2018
ZEZ role: Lead Partner
2. BIOMASUD Plus (Horizon2020 Programme) – 2016-2019
ZEZ role: WP Leader
3. Citizenergy.eu (IEE Programme) – 2014-2017
ZEZ role: local support (for WP leader UNDP Croatia)
4. RESCOOP Plus (Horizon2020 Programme) – 2016-2019
ZEZ role: local support (implementation of good practice)
A project to join Associated beneficiary, Coordinating beneficiary, Expert
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BMS – Synthesis d.o.o.
Croatia
Mr Berislav Botincan

bms-synthesis@net.hr

+385 91 2363 298

Private institution – SME (up to 250 employees) Environment and Resource Efficiency, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Integrated projects Energy, heat, power, water, environment, efficiency, balance, hydropower, photovoltaic, thermal, wind, geothermal, biomass, biogas, agriculture, simulation, management, industry, transport, heat pumps, sustainability, emission, climatic, synthetic fuel, hydrogen, electricity
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Consultancy in environmental protection, renewable energy, energy efficiency and water Intelligent Energy Europa – ERASME – energy efficiency in SME A project to join. Expert Lack of water on islands, underdevelopment of rural areas, energy self-sufficiency, development of new portable devices based on renewable energy sources, emission reduction in ship traffic, development of green synthetic fuels production
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Marine Explorers Society – 20000 Leagues, Croatia

www.drustvo20000milja.hr

Ms Barbara Čolić

info@drustvo20000milja.hr

bcolic@20000milja.hr

+385958968477

Non-govermental organisation (NGO) Environment and Resource Efficiency, Nature and Biodiversity, Environmental Governance and Information, Climate Change Mitigation, Integrated projects ocean literacy; important marine habitats; important marine species; sustainable development; marine protected areas
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Marine Explorers Society – 20000 Leagues was founded in 2005 as an NGO with specific focus on scientific research and education in marine biology and ecology. Our research activities take place in the Adriatic Sea, with a lot of projects based in marine protected areas that we collaborate with. Educational activities and projects include presentations, lectures, workshops and beach and sea clean-ups. 20000 Leagues has successfully completed over 30 different scientific projects involving marine habitat mapping, target species monitoring or the development of monitoring plans as well as 30 educational workshops along the Adriatic. The Society is well-connected to other environmental NGOs in the region. Part of our mission is to share knowledge about sustainability and synergy between a traditional and contemporary approach when considering the exploitation of natural resources. We strongly support the involvement of all stakeholders and a mutual, multidisciplinary cooperation in our projects so that the ultimate positive result on the environment is as far-reaching and sustainable. 20000 Leagues has successfully conducted an ESF project „Think blue–Ugljan island“ (2015). EU financed project in collaboration with BIUS focused on strengthening the capacity of the Society to provide education to island communities on topics of sustainable living and development, management of marine natural resources, and awareness of endangered marine species and habitats. In multiple projects through funding programmes such as Interregs we have experience as applying as partners. Projects to join as well as possible partners. Still in development. Still in development.
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WWF Adria

Croatia

Ms Andrea Solić

astefan@wwfadria.org

00385911753080

Non-govermental organisation (NGO) Nature and Biodiversity, Environmental Governance and Information species conservation, biodiversity, nature conservation, rivers, restoration, wildlife crime, overconsumption
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of our planet’s natural environment, and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. WWF Adria has experience in nature conservation (PAs), freshwater ecosystems, sustainable hydropower, fishery and marine PAs, forestry… EUROLARGECARNIVORES, DRAVA LIFE, etc. A project to join. Associated beneficiary, Coordinating beneficiary, Expert
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Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology University of Zagreb, Croatia

https://www.fkit.unizg.hr/

Ms Vesna Gabelica Marković

vesnagm@fkit.hr

00385 (0)98 389 447

Public institution Environment and Resource Efficiency Environmental Engineering, Environmental Microbiology, Biological Waste and Wastewater Treatment, Bioremediation, Xenobiotics, Kinetics Studies of Microbiological and Enzymatic Processes, Kinetic Modeling, Simulation and Process Optimization, Reactor design, Process design
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology (FKIT) is established 1919. and is an integral part of University of Zagreb (UNIZG). The Faculty’s key mission is education of young scientists and engineers in the field of chemistry and chemical engineering, and offers undergraduate and graduate studies and one doctoral study. Scientific research conducted at the UNIZG-FKIT focuses on chemical, environmental, material engineering and applied chemistry. During the last decade, by adopting the concept of sustainable development and due to emerging environmental issues, significant efforts have been made at UNIZG-FKIT in research and development of sustainable technologies, particularly technologies for environmental remediation and material technologies, alternative and renewable energy sources, the development of new bioactive molecules and industrial biotransformation. The knowledge and skills that have arisen from the intensive research work of respectable scientists through many national research and collaborative projects with industrial partners have built-up its position at national level as prospective research institution with innovation capacity. Currently, there are ~200 paid staff at UNIZG-FKIT. Among research staff ~60 experienced and ~60 young researchers perform teaching and scientific research. UNIZG-FKIT does not have experience with LIFE programe, however the international collaboration was implemented through EU programs (H2020, past FP7, FP6, FP5, COST, EUREKA), other European countries (Switzerland), bilateral projects between partners from Europe (Germany, Slovenia, France, Serbia, Hungary) and China and the USA, as well as national programs funded through EU programs (NEWFELPRO, UKF). In last 5 years UNIZG-FKIT participated in several H2020 projects and >10 bilateral projects and >20 scientific projects funded by national agencies and European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds at Croatian level. A project to join Associated beneficiary, Expert
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Odašiljači i veze d.o.o. / Transmitters&Communications Ltd, Croatia

www.oiv.hr

Ms Marina Pavlić

marina.pavlic@oiv.hr

+385996186464

Public institution – large enterprise Environment and Resource Efficiency, Nature and Biodiversity, Environmental Governance and Information, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Integrated projects IoT, Lora, Energy, LoraWAN, Ecology, Waste, Waste Management, Communications, DMR, PMR, ITS, transport, professional
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Transmitters and Communications Ltd. (OiV) operates in the core of broadcasting and telecommunication industries, providing complete radio and television broadcasting services, audio-visual content and data distribution, fibre-optic lease, complete wireless network solutions including sites, co-location, back-haul and professional services, as well as modern media services, professional mobile radio and IoT (Internet of Things, based on LoraWAN protocol) A project to join Associated beneficiary, Co-financer, Expert
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FOLDER d.o.o., Croatia

kruzna-ekonomija.com

Ms VESNA PETROVIĆ

vesna.petrovic@kruzna-ekonomija.com

+385959068551

Private institution – SME (up to 250 employees) Environment and Resource Efficiency, Environmental Governance and Information plastic waste, bioeconomy, end of waste status, epr
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Consulting and Research in Waste Management and Circular Economy When I was working in the Ministry for Environmental Protection I was in charge for checking LIFE project proposals compliance with national strategies in the field of waste management. A project to join Associated beneficiary, Expert
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Town Ludbreg, Croatia

http://ludbreg.hr/

Ms Petra Međimurec

grad@ludbreg.hr

38542420200

Local Municipality Environmental Governance and Information, Integrated projects Environment and Resource Efficiency, mobility, Nature and Biodiversity
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Ludbreg is a local municipality located in Varaždin County in Croatia. Operational/technical expertise of Ludbreg refer to ensured financial stability, enabling a positive cash flow and diversified administrative capacity in the form of diverse skills and professional competences of employees. Ludbreg employs 24 people with a wide range of education, years of work experience in various fields (economics, law, political science, accounting, financial management, management of tourism resources, organization of events, development of business and trade, investment, development of long term strategic plans, project management, project implementation, project evaluation) and the needs of citizens on the first place. The Department of Enterprise, tourism and development projects is in charge of project planning, development and implementation, and in 2018. it has worked on more than 40 projects (development of projec idea, application, implementation and evaluation). Ludbreg independently prepares project documentation, proposals and implements project activities. So far, Ludbreg alone implemented 5 projects whose value exceeded 130.000 €, while the largest financial value of a implemented project was more then 4 milion €. Ludbreg´s main focus areas are education, social services, utilities, infrastructure, tourism, tourist infrastructure, protection of cultural heritage, new technologies, energy efficiency, long run sustainability, environmental protection and urban development…
We have no experiance with Programme LIFE, but we are involved in several eu programms like Interreg V-A Hungary Croatia, Interreg Slovenia Croatia, Danube, Erasmus+, Europe for citizens, Cohesion Fund, Social fund…
A project to join Coordinating beneficiary
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Regional Energy Agency Kvarner, Croatia

www.reakvarner.hr

Ms Lea Perinic

info@reakvarner.hr

lea.perinic@reakvarner.hr

0038551631803

Public institution Environment and Resource Efficiency, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Governance and Information, Integrated projects Energy, energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, public infrastructure
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Regional Energy Agency Kvarner (REA Kvarner Ltd.) was established in 2009 by the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, with the task of establishing a single institutionalized framework for a more rational use of existing energy resources, and encouraging the energy production from renewable and alternative sources in the County.
The establishment and functioning of the agency during the first three years was funded by the EU within the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP), namely its operational programme the Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE).
REA Kvarner is a member of FEDARENE – European network of regional and local organizations which implement, co-ordinate and facilitate sustainable energy and environment policies, and apart from being active on the regional and national level, it has a strong focus on the international cooperation and activities.
Partner in the EU funded projects: INTERREG MED „EMILIE“, INTERREG MED „SMILE“, CIP „FIESTA“, H2020 „SIMPLA“, INTERREG MED „LOCATIONS“, H2020 „INSULAE“.
Apart from EU funded projects, REA Kvarner has implemented several projects that were funded by national/regional/local funds, e.g. installation of renewable energy sources in public buildings, enhancement of energy efficiency in private households, development of several regional energy action plans, programmes and SEAPs, broadband infrastructure documentation preparation (…)
A project to join. Associated beneficiary, Expert
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ČISTOĆA CETINSKE KRAJINE d.o.o., Croatia

cistoca-ck.hr

Ms Ivona Jerkan

ivona.jakovic@cistoca-ck.hr

tajnica@cistoca-ck.hr

00385959202941

Public institution Environment and Resource Efficiency Environment, waste, waste management, recycling, pilot actions, composting, circular economy
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
The utility company CISTOCA CETINSKE KRAJINE d.o.o. is one of the most important waste utility company for collecting and disposing of waste operating in the Split – Dalmatia county. The Company is co-owned by members of the Society and local goverments: the City of Sinj, Trilj, municipality Otok, Hrvace and Dicmo. CISTOCA CETINSKE KRAJINE d.o.o. has 80 employers, mostly workers on few different engineering and economical professions. The company participates inthe project CIRCE2020 (Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE). The CIRCE2020 project aims to facilitate a larger uptake of integrated environmental management approach in five specific Central European industrial areas by changing patterns from single and sporadic company recycling interventions to an integrated redesign of industrial interactions based on the concept of circular economy. The goal is to introduce innovative cross-value chain waste governance models and transnational analytic tools to improve capacities of concerned waste public-private sector to reduce dependencies from primary natural resources within industrial processing. The project should also provide robust evidences about environmental and economic benefits from shifting to enhanced industrial symbiosis. A project to join. Coordinating beneficiary
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FOLDER d.o.o., Croatia

kruzna-ekonomija.com

Ms Vesna Petrović

vesna.petrovic@kruzna-ekonomija.com

+385959068551

Private institution – SME (up to 250 employees) Environment and Resource Efficiency, Environmental Governance and Information Extended Producer Responsibility, Biowaste, Plastic, End of Waste Status
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Consulting, Education and Research in the field of Waste Management and Circular Economy A project to join. Expert
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City of Umag – Umago, Croatia

Ms Elena Bernich

elena.bernich@razum.hr

+385 52 702948

Municipality Environment and Resource Efficiency, Nature and Biodiversity, Climate Change Mitigation
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
A project to join. Coordinating beneficiary
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Association of Hungarian Entrepreneurs of Croatia (Savez Poduzetnika Mađara Hrvatske), Croatia

Mr Balint Juhas

balint.dor@gmail.com

+385911777913

Non-govermental organisation (NGO) Environment and Resource Efficiency, Nature and Biodiversity, Environmental Governance and Information, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Governance and Information, Integrated projects Education, Education for children, Training, Environmental Protection, Environment and Resource Efficiency, Nature and Biodiversity
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
the Association of Hungarian Entrepreneurs of Croatia (Savez Poduzetnika Mađara Hrvatske) was founded in 2002 and since then has been actively participating in the economic and development activities of the region. The association currently has about 50 members of entrepreneurs.
Pursuant to the goals, the Association primarily operates in the field of economy, other priority areas of the association are: international cooperation, education, science and research, sustainable development, social activity, protection of the environment and nature, culture and art. A significant turning point in the life of the association comes at the beginning of 2011, when the association gradually turns to the popularization of eco-tourism, environmental protection and nature conservation.Implementation capacities
Balint Juhas is a Certified Lecturer in “Educational Methodology Training”, and has been working as a project manager for various associations for many years. Balint is the secretary and project manager of the Association of Hungarian Entrepreneurs of Croatia. Balint is a creative, enthusiastic and artist. In all the projects he participated in, he introduced the development of creativity, education and the social dimension. It is sensitive to environmental protection, nature conservation and biodiversity protection. Balint Juhas I have extensive project experience. As part of one project, Mr. Balint Juhas wrote a book for children in the topic of environmental protection called “The Book of Future Wizards”.
Significant projects he has implemented:
‘Local Tastes Local Values’ project (HUHR / 1001 / 2.2.2 /)’Go Green’ project (HUHR / 1101 / 1.2.2 / 2011)
Topic: Eco tourism, environmental protection. Summary of the project: In early 2012, three Hungarian and two Croatian partners submitted a call for proposals for a project in cross-border co-operation Hungary-Croatia as part of the IPA program: the aim of the project is to mark the eco trail (Greenways) from Osijek via Kopački rit, to western Mecsek, that is, to the settlements of Bakonya. Total project amount: 440.144,00 EUR’Eat Green’ project (HUHR / 1601 / 2.1.3 / 0022)
Topic: Eco tourism, environmental protection. Project brief: Continuation of a very successful project with the original goal of sustainable development, environmental protection and nature conservation.
Total project amount: 381.994,54 EUR
A project to join. Associated beneficiary, Coordinating beneficiary
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XERIUS, France

https://www.xeriustracking.fr

Ms Virginie PERILHON

virginie.perilhon@xerius.fr

0624485511

Private institution – SME (up to 250 employees) Nature and Biodiversity Biodiversity, conservation, telemetry, GPS, Argos, birds, mammals
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Since 1999, Xerius has established a strong reputation as a trusted company in the defense, aerospace and industrial sectors.
When facing nearly every major conservation problem from human-wildlife conflict to climate change, monitoring biodiversity and the movement of species is essential to our understanding of the ecosystems we’re protecting.
Building on its core radiofrequency engineering background, Xerius decided in 2016 to create a specific department called XeriusTracking related to environment. Its goal is to support scientists, organisations and governments in their effort to monitor and protect biodiversity. For it, we developed miniaturised devices using GPS, Argos, UHF, GSM and Bluetooth technologies.
Our main solution, BioLoc, comprises miniaturised GPS/UHF and Argos devices which can communicate using both Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) technology and a direct-to-satellite data link (Argos). It is a private and secure LPWAN network using an european certified frequency band.
The use of geofencing to switch to an Argos satellite network when ground-based UHF communication networks are not within reach offers a hybrid Space-LPWAN solution, combining efficiency with global connectivity. The combination of UHF devices communicating with Argos technology is cutting-edge, mirroring state-of-the-art ‘IoT Sat’ systems which aim to provide Argos and UHF ultra-low power communication anywhere on earth. XeriusTracking has developed super-lightweight BioLoc transmitters which can be collared or back-packed on species.
This system provide data for answering to human conflict with wildlife, habitat conservation, climate change,…
Many subjects which will help us to better preserve our environment through data we got.
World is changing quickly so we have to use quicker technologies.
* Flamingos in Mexico
* Houbara Bustard in Africa
* Barn owl in Taiwan
* Red-footed boobies in Seychelles
* Brown hare in France
* Caracaras in ArgentinaOur solutions are supported by the French Ministry of Environment.
We never contribute to a LIFE program.
to become a partner Coordinating beneficiary Our main solution, BioLoc, comprises miniaturised GPS/UHF and Argos devices which can communicate using both Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) technology and a direct-to-satellite data link (Argos). It is a private and secure LPWAN network using an european certified frequency band.
The use of geofencing to switch to an Argos satellite network when ground-based UHF communication networks are not within reach offers a hybrid Space-LPWAN solution, combining efficiency with global connectivity. The combination of UHF devices communicating with Argos technology is cutting-edge, mirroring state-of-the-art ‘IoT Sat’ systems which aim to provide Argos and UHF ultra-low power communication anywhere on earth. XeriusTracking has developed super-lightweight BioLoc transmitters which can be collared or back-packed on species.
This system provide data for answering to human conflict with wildlife, habitat conservation, climate change,…
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City of Solin, Croatia

www.solin.hr

Ms Marijana Žižić

marijana@solin.hr

ivana.tokić@solin.hr

021662844

Local government Environment and Resource Efficiency, Environmental Governance and Information, Climate Change Adaptation, Integrated projects Energy, energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, public infrastructure, sustainability
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
City of Solin is a local government in the Split-Dalmatia County in the Republic of Croatia. It performs activities of local importance that directly meet the needs of citizens, especially tasks related to: arrangement of settlements and housing; spatial and urban planning; communal activities; child care; social welfare; primary and health care; upbringing and primary education; culture, physical culture and sports; consumer protection, protection and improvement of the natural environment; fire and civil protection; traffic in its area and implementation of spatial planning documents. The city has all the necessary experience, financial and human resources to implement the projects and ensure its institutional and financial sustainability. EU projects are implemented by the Administrative Department for the Economy, Environmental Protection and European Funds. City of Solin has experience with following funding programmes: IPA CBC programme CRO-BA 2007-2013 (projects Connecting Separated and The Our Lady of Sinj Route), Interreg IPA CBC CRO – BA – MNE 2014-2020 (project RiTour), Interreg V-A Italy -Croatia 2014-2020 (project TEMPUS), URBACT programme („Sub>urban. Reinventing the fringe“), Operational Program Competitiveness and Cohesion 2014-2020 (five projects) and Operational Program “Effective Human Resources” 2014 – 2020 (two projects). A project to join. Coordinating beneficiary
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Zelenetehnologije.hr

Croatia

www.zelenetehnologije.hr

Mr Željko Miholić

info@zelenetehnologije.hr

zeljko@zelenetehnologije.hr

+385 1 4655 408

Private institution – SME (up to 250 employees) Environment and Resource Efficiency, Nature and Biodiversity, Environmental Governance and Information, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Governance and Information, Integrated projects Environmental protection, waste management, climate change, climate adaptation
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Zelene tehnologije develops and implements innovative software solutions in the field of environmental protection and waste management. The development and implementation of all our IT solutions are based on the analysis of business processes and the creation of solutions according to real problems from practice. We don’t have previous experience with LIFE Programm. A partner for your project. Associated beneficiary, Coordinating beneficiary, Co-financer, Expert The development and implementation of a unique information system results in a simple, automated and secure platform that would enable the daily work of all interested users.
Beneficiaries are all participants in the beekeeping chain: beekeepers, Agency for Payments in Agriculture / Ministry of Agriculture, Croatian Beekeepers’ Association, farmers, State Inspectorate, Hrvatske šume, citizens.
It is a mobile cloud application that will provide access to real-time data, regardless of the user’s location.
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University of Tartu, Estonia

www.ut.ee

Mr Ivar Zekker

Ivar.Zekker@ut.ee

+37258194858

Educational institution Environment and Resource Efficiency, Nature and Biodiversity, Environmental Governance and Information, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Governance and Information, Integrated projects
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Institute of Chemistry Environmental Technology laboratory deals with waste treatment, nitrogen, phosphorus, organic pollutants removal from sludge, sediments. Surplus sludge and compost heavymetal and pharmaceuticals (cip, ibu etc) removal and precious metals valourizing from sludge. Anaerobic ammonium oxidation performing bacteria cultures have been used for sidestream and mainstream wastewater treatment in laboratory and pilot-scale. Earlier anammox-Microbial fuel cell combinations have been studied. Mainstream treatment can be applied as organic carbon for electric power generation, and subsequently nitrogen for autotrophic nutrient removal. Published more than 40 papers in reputed scientific journals. Cooperation with water works companies for novel treatment solutions and sludge composting, waste usage in building material. Using peat as building material. Projects: 2019 Integrated MFC-MBR system using low-cost, multifunctional ceramic membrane for efficient wastewater treatment and electricity recovery- Indigo European-India project
2020-2023 Identifying best available technologies for decentralized wastewater treatment and resource recovery for India (1.08.2019−31.07.2023). Horizon2020, European Council.
2012-2015 Collaborative research project under framework on Estonian Energy Technology Program between Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia), University of Tartu „Anaerobic digestion process optimization and development of control and monitoring systems for biogas processes“2014-2015 Interactive Water Management in Baltic sea region (BSR)2012-2015 Application of anaerobic nitrogen removal processes for treatment of diverse wastewater streams.2010-2015 Optimization of anaerobic energy technology and monitoring2012-2014 Chemical-biological water treatment (Chembio)2012-2013 Nitrogen balance analyses for recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) fish farm sludge
A project to join. Coordinating beneficiary
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Public Institution Maksimir for management of protected areas of the City of Zagreb,

Croatia

park-maksimir.hr

Ms Monika Karačić

monika.karacic@park-maksimir.hr

+385 98 432146

Public institution Environmental Governance and Information Park architecture, environment protection, management of protected areas, Natura 2000, ecological network, nature protection, significant landscapes, protecting and preserving
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Public Institution Maksimir for management of protected areas of the City of Zagreb. The institution manages protected areas of the City of Zagreb registered in the Register of Protected Areas maintained by the state administration body responsible for nature protection, which includes 18 monuments of park architecture, 2 significant landscapes and 2 areas of the Natura 2000 ecological network of international importance. The activity of the Institution is the protection, maintenance and promotion of the protected area of the City of Zagreb with the aim of protecting and preserving the originality of nature, ensuring the smooth running of natural processes and sustainable use of natural resources, monitoring the implementation of nature protection conditions and measures with the aim of monitoring the state of nature conservation (monitoring). The Public Institution Maksimir has wide experience in implementing EU funded projects especially through the ESI funds. A partner for your project. Associated beneficiary, Expert
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Ekosmart,

Croatia

Mr Besim Dobruna,

bdobruna2001@yahoo.com

+385955952411

Non-govermental organisation (NGO) Environment and Resource Efficiency, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Governance and Information, Integrated projects Environmental protection, energy efficiency, circular economy.
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Promoting sustainable development and environmental protection No project has yet been realized A partner for your project. Associated beneficiary The purpose of the pilot project is to develop an integrated micro biorefinery based on the principles of the circular economy.
The aim of the pilot project is to develop and test the concept of integrating a micro biorefinery with an innovative process (with the acronym: “PUREK Process”) in urban conditions.
The specific objectives are:
analysis and verification of the possibility of technical feasibility of integrating the innovative process into various production processes for the production of food, biofuels and green energy.
develop and apply an innovative concept of biowaste and edible oil management according to the “sharing economy” model.
increasing the efficiency and sustainability of integrated production processes in the biorefinery concept.
promoting and encouraging profitable family self-employment in their urban garden.
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IRES ekologija,

Croatia

https://ires-ekologija.hr/

Ms Rosana Šimunović,

rosana.simunovic@ires-ekologija.hr

00385989282610

Private institution – SME (up to 250 employees) Environment and Resource Efficiency, Nature and Biodiversity, Environmental Governance and Information, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Governance and Information, Integrated projects Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), environmental protection programs and action plans, Environmental Monitoring, Feasibility Studies, Nature protection (incl. NATURA2000), Environmental reports and analyses
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
IRES Ecology (IRES ekologija) is a licensed and accredited environmental consulting company. We offer services in the areas of nature and environmental protection, renewable energy, landscape analysis and design, geographic information systems (GIS), feasibility studies, research and surveys etc. We promote activities that support sustainable development and actively contribute to the environmental and nature protection. Interreg Italy-Croatia A project to join. Associated beneficiary, Coordinating beneficiary, Co-financer, Expert
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Ponikve Eko otok Krk,

Croatia

http://www.ponikve.hr/

Mr Teo Vuksan,

dean.kosic@ponikve.hr

+385911654654

Public institution Environment and Resource Efficiency energy and waste management, micro and macro plastics, recycling, circular economy, quality of life, e- mobility, energy efficiency, sustainable and responsible tourism
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Ponikve eko otok Krk ltd. is a company responsible for energy and waste management located at the island of Krk in the northern Adriatic, in Croatia. It is owned by island’s six municipalities and city of Krk. Ponikve’s efforts and projects have made the island of Krk a pioneer in renewable energy, energy efficiency and recycling. Ponikve initiated a sequence of projects that aim to make the Krk island energy self-sufficient.
More than 55% of all waste in Krk is recycled which was an innovative project started mid-2000. From 2010, the goal of Krk is to be renamed as Smart Island Krk and to become the first zero-emission and fully energy indepent island in the Mediterranean.
Ponikve eko otok Krk is working towards this direction, leading the activities of the local energy community and being an active member of ResCOOP. Promoting the Island of Krk as an innovation test bed can not only help the island move away from fossil fuels by tapping their significant renewables and energy efficiency potential, but can also boost local green and innovative jobs creation, strengthen social inclusion, increase public awareness level, and foster a yearlong, sustainable and responsible tourism.
Ponikve eko otok Krk manages the local energy infrastructure of Krk and is registered as a provider of energy services in Croatia, according to the local laws. Ponikve eko otok Krk hold the certificates ISO 9001, ISO 14000 and ISO 50001.
Extensive experience in EU projects such as: SINERGY(Horizon 2020; web: https://www.synergyh2020.eu/), FRESCO (Horizon 2020; web: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/893857), DEEP SEA (Interreg Italy- Croatia; web: http://www.ponikve.hr/deep-sea), IN-NO-PLASTIC (Horizon 2020; web: http://www.ponikve.hr/no-plastic) Public and private bodies, experience in circular economy, recycling, innovative environmental protection, advanced waste management, sustainable energy management, smart island solutions.. Associated beneficiary Project related to circular economy and quality of life (SIP and SAP), with the goals of preserving and improving the state of the environment protection of nature and human health.
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Zagorje Development Agency,

www.zara.hr
Croatia

Mr Tomislav Keglević,

zara@zara.hr

00385993829873

Public institution Environment and Resource Efficiency, Nature and Biodiversity, Environmental Governance and Information, Integrated projects rural development, smart villages, smart cities, sustainable tourism, cross-boarder cooperation
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
Zagorje Development Agency is an expert in project preparation and monitoring, as well as a regional coordinator for development activites. We have been leading, or have been involved as a partner, in hundreds of development projects funded from dozens of EU and national sources, including several major projects of County or State strategic significance. Many of these projects included international partnerships. We have experience in handling project applications and implementation funded through major EU funds, such as the European regional development fund, Cohesion fund, European social fund, or the European agricultural fund for rural development, as well as numerous other EU and national funds and programmes. A project to join. Coordinating beneficiary We are interested in being involved in projects dealing with integrating sustainibility and revitalizing rural spaces. However, we are open to engage in other, not necessarily directly related subjects.
Name of organisation , country (web) Contact information Legal status LIFE priority areas of interest Key words
Górnośląsko-Zagłębiowska Metropolia

www.metropoliagzm.pl

Poland

Mr Damian Kołakowski

d.kolakowski@metropoliagzm.pl

+48508836337

Public institution Environment and Resource Efficiency circular economy, waste management, recycling biodegradable waste, raise awareness of citizens about separately waste collection,
Description of organisation Organisation’s previous experience Looking for … Role of partners sought Description of own project/project sought
GZM associates 41 municipalities of central Silesia (26 urban, 2 urban-rural and 13 rural municipalities), including 13 cities on poviat rights. GZM covers the area of ca. 2,500 km2. The industrial profile of the region comprises of conventional industrial branches as well as of intensively developed modern technologies, ca. automotive, IT and medicine. GZM is inhabited by 2.5 mln of people and generates 8% of GBP. The production of municipal wastes in GZM reaches over 1 mln tonnes of waste (more than 52% of wastes produced by the whole Voivodship).
The main organs of Metropolis are: The Assembly and The Management Board. The Assembly is formed by representatives (mayors) of every associate municipality, who are responsible for the elaboration of the GZM development strategy. As mayors are also responsible for actions realized by their municipalities, hence, GZM is focused on solving issues and development of all associated municipalities. Moreover, GZM Management Board is elected by The Assembly, thus GZM is actually managed by its municipalities. Due to its high urbanization rate and central location, GZM has a significant impact also on other regions and municipalities of Silesian Voivodship.
Horyzont 2020 – project:
1. ASSURED-UAM;
2. HARMONY;
3. Circular Foam;
A partner for your project. Associated beneficiary, Expert.

Public body; municipality (and their associations); entrepreneurs collecting municipal waste (and their associations);Entrepreneurs managing municipal waste treatment facilities (and their organisations);

LIFE-ECOWASTE-BIOSILESIA will demonstrate a territorial cross-sector, large-scale and sustainable system solution for a closed-loop biodegradable kitchen waste through the following activities:

1. We will develop a plan for territorial holistic participatory management, i.e. with participation of many entities from the public, private and scientific sectors. We will implement it in Metropolis GZM, duplicate it to other regions in Poland and abroad, and publish recommendations in the form of a Masterplan for further replication in Europe.
2. We will build a value chain for organic recycling, including:
1) we will enable the cooperation (we will network) of all the necessary parties with the help of Hub4Circularity established within the structures of the Metropolitan Office of GZM;
2) we will create, in practice, a new way of collecting biodegradable kitchen waste so that it can be further reused,
3) we will retrofit, by modifying, for the purposes of the project, two organic existing recycling technology installations for processing of municipal mixed waste (in the region covered by the project) into installations for organic recycling of bio-degradable kitchen waste,
4) we will produce a new waste-based product on remodeled installations that meets high environmental requirements for reuse,
5) we will enable the use of the generated product in the economy by replacing artificial fertilizers with it.