The eighth annual meeting of the EU Platform on Coexistence between People and Large Carnivores took place online on 20 May 2021. During the morning, a range of policy initiatives, relevant to the work of the platform were discussed. This included an update on the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030 and the restoration instrument, LIFE projects and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

Afterwards, members discussed the activities planned on gathering information about livestock protection and large carnivores. The afternoon sessions focused on improving the platform's communication and updating its communication plan as well as on the next steps for implementing the platform's work plan. Presentations are available on the Platform website.