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CCNet Europe regularly holds events throughout Europe with the purpose of building coach capacity and providing an opportunity for the network to meet and share learning. Check this page regularly to find out about upcoming events or to browse past events.

If you would like to be notified about upcoming trainings and events, please register here!

Upcoming events:

Conservation Coach Training

26/05/24 – 31/05/24
Mount Medvednica, Zagreb, Croatia
Hosted with The Nature Conservancy Europe
The Conservation Coach Training is designed for people familiar with the Conservation Standards and interested in becoming a Conservation Coach to guide teams through the adaptive management process. Are you experienced applying the Conservation Standards, and want to help conservation project teams? Are you interested in stepping into a new role by becoming a conservation coach? If yes, CCNet Europe provides the perfect opportunity this coming spring!

CCNet Europe Coaches Rally

31/05/24 – 02/06/24
Mount Medvednica, Zagreb, Croatia
Hosted with The Nature Conservancy Europe
CCNet Europe’s Coaches Rally is designed for everybody who identifies as a Conservation Coach. Are you a seasoned coach wanting to exchange knowledge and experiences with your peers? Are you a bit out of practice and want to get back into the swing? Are you a fresh coach from the 2022 or 2024 Coach Training and want to delve deeper into it and connect with the network? If yes, CCNet Europe has got you covered with this event!

Past events:

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Conservation Coach Training

01/05/22 – 06/05/22
Tour du Valat, France
Sponsored by the MAVA Foundation and Tour du Valat
Spring at la Camargue, a group of 24 experienced conservationists discussing and practicing how to support conservation teams have a better impact: this was the latest New Conservation Coach Training organized by CCNet Europe and sponsored by MAVA and Tour du Valat! After the long pandemic when in-person events have been so rare, this New Coach Training was a fantastic opportunity to re-engage with conservation professionals and coaches-to-be in Europe.

Virtual Facilitation Training

08/04/21 – 09/04/21
Held virtually on Zoom and Miro
In a training tailored for Conservation Standards coaches 8-9 April 2021, Nico Boenisch and Vladimir Milushev shared their best tools and tricks to run virtual Conservation Standards workshops. 32 Coaches from 18 countries across Europe, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, Australia, and Brazil practiced different approaches to facilitate the steps of the CS cycle in virtual settings using the collaborative whiteboard software Miro. Coaches took different roles and perspectives throughout the training: from serving as facilitators and session organizers to participants in sessions run by others. Thanks to Vladi and Nico for all the hard work in putting together the event and for sharing their experiences! But also a big thanks to all coaches who joined the event and brought their knowledge and insights to the (virtual) table.
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Multi-Team Workshop #9

20/10/19 – 25/10/19
Jersey Zoo, Jersey, Channel Islands
Hosted by Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
18 participants and 8 coaches met on the beautiful island of Jersey in the Channel Islands during October to participate in a Multi-Team Workshop at Jersey Zoo. Hosted by Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, two teams worked on real-life projects including the Mujib Basin, Jordan and the Ploughshare Tortoise, Madagascar. The third team practised the tools of the Conservation Standards using a case study from Durrell’s work in Manas National Park, India.

CCNet Europe Coaches Rally

05/04/19 – 07/04/19
Vålådalen, Sweden
Hosted by Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
Beautiful Vålådalen in Sweden welcomed 32 participants from 14 countries across Europe and beyond at this Rally. The event offered numerous opportunities for coaches to meet and gain valuable insights into recent developments in using the Conservation Standards in practice and celebrating our network.

Conservation Coach Training

31/03/19 – 05/04/19
Vålådalen, Sweden
Hosted by Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
A group of 18 coaches and 3 trainers joined together for a week of shared learning, practice, facilitation and soul searching on what being a coach means. Coaches came from Europe, Russia, Mongolia, the US and Chile. Energy levels were high and all of us left with our batteries charged! A big thank you to CCNet Global, SEPA and all the volunteer coaches for making this event possible.

Multi-Team Workshop #8

16/04/18 – 20/04/18
Tbilisi, Georgia
Hosted by Ilia State University
The 8th Multi-Team Workshop was cohosted by Ilia State University in Ikalto, Kakheti Region, Georgia. The event was attended by five teams with 40 participants supported by 12 coaches and coaches-in-training.

CCNet Europe Coaches Rally

10/11/17 – 12/11/17
Son, Lleida, Spain
Hosted by Fundació Catalunya la Pedrera
We kicked off this event by celebrating our 10th anniversary and holding our first General Assembly. A total of 36 coaches attended rally sessions around climate change and human wellbeing, scaling up to programs, going full-cycle, and integrating spatial planning.

Conservation Coach Training

06/11/17 – 10/11/17
Son, Lleida, Spain
Hosted by Fundació Catalunya la Pedrera
Early in November, a group of 26 coaches and trainers met in the Pyrenees at MónNatura Pirineus to learn, practice, and improve the way they help teams with the Conservation Standards. Reviews were very positive, and there was even some snow for everyone to enjoy!

Multi-Team Workshop #7

07/11/16 – 11/11/16
Nature Park Medvednica, Croatia
Association BIOM
A total of 48 participants from 12 countries were trained in the use of the Conservation Standards by a team of 14 trainers, coaches, and coaches-in-training. In six teams, the participants worked on projects such as the Neretva Delta, the Ulcinj Saline and the conservation of the Balkan terrapin.

Multi-Team Workshop #6

02/02/15 – 06/02/15
Isle of Vilm, Germany
Federal Agency for Nature Conservation & WWF Germany
During this Multi-Team Workshop at the Isle of Vilm in the Baltic Sea, 33 participants were trained in the Conservation Standards. They were supported by 13 coaches from CCNet Europe.

CCNet Europe Coaches Rally

26/10/13 – 27/10/13
Ribaritsa, Bulgaria
Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation
A total of 34 participants attended the 2nd European Coaches Rally in Ribaritsa to share experiences, build capacities and to strengthen and celebrate our network.

Multi-Team Workshop #5

21/10/13 – 25/10/13
Ribaritsa, Bulgaria
Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation
A team of 10 trainers, coaches and coaches-in-training introduced 33 participants to the Conservation Standards. The four teams worked on conservation projects in Bulgaria, Turkey and the Balkan region.

Conservation Coaches Training

21/10/13 – 25/10/13
Apriltsi, Bulgaria
Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation
The first New Coach Training on European ground had 13 participants from Europe and beyond and was led by a great team of trainers.

Beefing up your facilitation skills

08/11/12 – 09/11/12
Weesp, Netherlands
During this 2-day workshop, 12 participants learned about and practised tools to improve facilitation skills and creative techniques to come up with new ideas and problem solutions.
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CCNet Europe Coaches Rally

25/11/11 – 27/11/11
Deltebre, Spain
Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera
Following the Multi-Team Workshop, 22 coaches (including representatives from CCNet coordinating team, TNC and WWF) joined in the first European Rally. Together, we learned about the global network and the work in Europe and made plans for better collaboration.

Multi-Team Workshop #4

20/11/11 – 25/11/11
Deltebre, Spain
Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera
In this mega event, a team of 19 trainers, coaches and coaches-in-training introduced 37 participants to the Conservation Standards.
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