The EU Platform, the regional platforms and the EUROLARGECARNIVORE LIFE project have worked together to exchange upon their extensive experience with regional dialogue platforms on large carnivores in different European countries and draw out lessons learned. This toolkit is a result of the exchange process. The Toolkit supports anyone interested in establishing national and regional/local platforms on large carnivores, providing guidance based on lessons learned and good practice. It is primarily aimed at national, regional and local authorities responsible for the management of large carnivores, but also at interested donor institutions, NGOs or local initiatives. 

It addresses:
•    what you need in place for managing effective dialogue platforms;
•    relevant tools and methods for the process;
•    how to communicate decisions and outcomes.