About the Project
Modernising youth training in wildlife conservation, veterinary science and One Health through digital innovation.
Project Summary
The DINARA-WELWET project addresses key gaps in youth capacity, digital skills, and employability in wildlife conservation, veterinary science, and One Health in Georgia and Ukraine. Despite growing demand for professionals in biosecurity, biodiversity monitoring, and zoonotic disease prevention, young people face limited access to modern training, hands-on experience, and clear career pathways — reducing their impact in conservation and public health.
The project introduces an innovative, practice-oriented approach using VR-based training, AI-driven wildlife monitoring, digital biosecurity tools, and ecosystem restoration methods. It aligns with Erasmus+, the EU Youth Strategy, and the European Green Deal.
DINARA-WELWET will train 500+ young people and strengthen 10+ youth organisations with advanced tools, interdisciplinary skills, and green entrepreneurship pathways. It promotes youth leadership in biodiversity protection, climate resilience, and One Health — ensuring long-term impact by bridging education, policy, and employment.
General Objectives
Modernise Training
Modernise youth training systems in wildlife conservation, veterinary sciences, and One Health by integrating VR-based training, AI-powered conservation tools, and practical biosecurity fieldwork.
Improve Employability
Improve youth employability in conservation and environmental health sectors by providing industry-relevant digital skills, fieldwork experience, and policy engagement opportunities.
Strengthen Organisations
Equip youth organisations and institutions with advanced conservation technologies, interdisciplinary training, and digital biosecurity curricula to support biodiversity protection and climate adaptation.
International Cooperation
Facilitate cooperation between youth organisations, research institutions, conservation NGOs, and policymakers to enhance sustainable employment pathways for young professionals.
EU Green & Digital Transition
Advance EU Green and Digital Transition objectives by integrating digital tools for conservation, youth-driven policy engagement, and entrepreneurial pathways in environmental sustainability.
Project Phases
A 24-month roadmap from research to lasting policy impact.
Phase 1
Research, Capacity Building, and Curriculum Development.
Phase 2
Application of Digital and Field-Based Conservation Training.
Phase 3
Policy Integration, Sustainability, and Scaling.