The EU Platform organised its first regional workshop of 2020 as a side event to the conference on Livestock protection in the Alpine region organised by LIFE EUROLARGECARNIVORES. The workshop offered an opportunity to exchange knowledge with various experts and practitioners in livestock protection and to learn more about the latest findings of science, research and practice as well as EU funding. On 22 January, the EU Platform regional workshop, hosted by WWF and ELO, focused on financing of protection measures through European funds.

During the workshop, a number of case studies from different countries were presented which showed the different ways that member states have approached this question (whether they have chosen to use EU financing or national financing, the types of measures financed etc.). Additionally, the perspective of those receiving the funding was discussed and what needs to be changed to make access to finance easier. The workshop report, agenda and presentations are available on the Platform website.