{"id":568053,"date":"2026-11-10T16:38:30","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iucn.nl\/?p=568053"},"modified":"2026-11-10T16:38:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:38:32","slug":"information-sessions-for-the-3rd-bestlife2030-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iucn.nl\/en\/news\/information-sessions-for-the-3rd-bestlife2030-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Information Sessions for the 3rd BESTLIFE2030 Call"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To support applicants in preparing strong project proposals, BESTLIFE2030 is offering a series of information and guidance sessions for the 3rd Call for Proposals. Below you can find the recording of last week&#8217;s general information session, as well as details of an upcoming session focused on the financial requirements of the call.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color\">Headerphoto: Bonaire \u00a9 indahs \/ Getty Images<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iucn.nl\/en\/news\/bestlife2030-launches-its-third-call-for-proposals\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.iucn.nl\/en\/news\/bestlife2030-launches-its-third-call-for-proposals\">third BESTLIFE2030 call for proposals<\/a> is now open, providing new funding for locally led biodiversity conservation across Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recording available: Information Session for the 3rd BESTLIFE2030 Call<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last week, we hosted the information session for new applicants to the third Call for Proposals of the BESTLIFE2030 programme. During the session, participants received an overview of the call and guidance on preparing a strong proposal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=13vKSue98Ng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Missed the session? Watch the recording here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iucnhq.sharepoint.com\/sites\/GPA\/Shared%20Documents\/Forms\/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FGPA%2FShared%20Documents%2FBESTLIFE2030%20for%20partners%2FWork%20planning%203rd%20call%2FForms%2FBESTLIFE2030%5F3rd%5FCall%5FApplication%5FForms%5FEN%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2FGPA%2FShared%20Documents%2FBESTLIFE2030%20for%20partners%2FWork%20planning%203rd%20call%2FForms&amp;p=true&amp;ct=1794322256768&amp;or=Teams%2DHL&amp;ga=1&amp;LOF=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find the concept note and full proposal forms here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming session<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also encourage applicants to join the upcoming financial guidance session. This session is designed to help applicants understand the financial requirements of the third Call and prepare realistic project budgets, particularly at the concept note stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Topics covered:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Key financial rules, including cost eligibility and co-financing requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget preparation, cost categories and practical examples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial capacity assessment and documentation requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical recommendations for developing a realistic project budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"background background-preset-secondary\" id=\"block_e2f47b82a2e08c65d5f1c03d03714f04\">\n             <div class=\"dark custom-padding-top\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the financial guidance session<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/meet\/3895738109445735?p=uNVmlpHXJyfJUOcyPQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join the English session on 18 November 2026 at 15:00 (CET)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please mark this session in your calendar if you are planning to submit a proposal. We hope you will be able to join.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The BESTLIFE2030 programme<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project is part of the\u202fBESTLIFE2030 programme. It is funded by the<a href=\"https:\/\/cinea.ec.europa.eu\/programmes\/life_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u202fEU LIFE-programme,<\/a> a European environmental and climate action grant programme. BESTLIFE2030 provides funding for projects that work on nature conservation and restoration in overseas countries and territories of the European Union to stop and reverse global biodiversity loss.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IUCN NL is the focal point for Aruba, Bonaire, Cura\u00e7ao, Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten. These islands have a high biodiversity, but are among the places that are the most vulnerable to climate change and environmental pressures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.iucn.nl\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/co-funded-by-the-European-Union.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1536px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1536\/334;aspect-ratio:4.599893257427504;width:281px;height:auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-container small-12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iucn.nl\/en\/project\/bestlife2030-nature-conservation-on-aruba-bonaire-curacao-saba-st-eustatius-and-st-maarten\">Read more about BESTLIFE2030<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"background \" id=\"block_4eee50c27dbf12f843ff8220d4f99790\">\n             <div class=\"dark custom-padding-top\">\n    \n\n\n<div class=\"smallteam-members__name12 large-offset-1 large-10\">\n\t<div id=\"team-members-block_6849963eb542268b6b6ade95d74f0683\" class=\"team-members team-members-block block\">\n\t\t<span class=\"anchor-id\" id=\"\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"team-members__title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div>Want more information? 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