Dissemination and exploitation plan 1 (Deliverable D6.5)

Dissemination and exploitation plan 1 WP6: COMMUNICATING AND EXCHANGING KNOWLEDGE AND ENGAGEMENT TASK 6.1: ELABORATE THE RESTPOLL OVERALL COMMUNICATION, ENGAGEMENT AND IMPACT STRATEGY Deliverable D6.5 31 March 2025 Amibeth Thompson, Nina Kranke, Alexandra Klein University of Freiburg (ALU) Rachel Taylor, Celine Prins, Stefani Romani, Vere de Valk, Elise de Groot HVR RestPoll Restoring Pollinator habitats across European agricultural landscapes based on multi-actor participatory approaches This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 2 D6.5: D&E Plan Prepared under contract from the European Commission Grant agreement No. 101082102 EU Horizon Europe Framework Programme Project acronym: RestPoll Project full title: Restoring Pollinator habitats across European agricultural landscapes based on multi-actor participatory approaches Start of the project: Oct 2023 Duration: 48 months Project coordinator: Professor Alexandra-Maria Klein University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany www.restpoll.eu Deliverable title: Dissemination and exploitation plan 1 Deliverable n°: D6.5 Nature of the deliverable: Report Dissemination level: Public WP responsible: WP6 Lead beneficiary: ALU & HVR Citation: Thompson, A., Kranke, N., Klein, A.M., Taylor, R., Prins, C., Romani, S., de Valk, V., de Groot, E. (2025). Dissemination and exploitation plan 1. Deliverable D6.5. EU Horizon RestPoll Project, Grant agreement No. 101082102. Due date of deliverable: Month 18 Actual submission date: Month 18 Deliverable status: Version Status Date Author(s) 1.0 Submission to EU 31 March 2025 Thompson, A., Kranke, N., Klein, A.M. [ALU-FR], Taylor, R., Prins, C., Romani, S., de Valk, V., de Groot, E. [HVR] This report has used artificial intelligence, ChatGPT version with GPT-4-turbo, in March 2024 to improve the clarity of the text and DeepL (Version 24.11.4.14424+32dd3690355bbdc51cdd2930903d9701e2ac8044) to assist with translations. All AI-produced material was reviewed for accuracy. The content of this deliverable does not necessarily reflect the official opinions of the European Commission or other institutions of the European Union. This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 3 D6.5: D&E Plan Summary ............................................................................................................................................... 4 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 4 2. RestPoll target audiences, communication strategies, and expected outcomes ......... 4 2.1. Restpoll target groups ........................................................................................................... 4 2.2. Communication tools and channels in RestPoll .............................................................. 4 2.3. Expected results...................................................................................................................... 6 3. Overview of dissemination and exploitation activities ...................................................... 6 3.1. Project website ........................................................................................................................ 6 3.2. Promotional materials ........................................................................................................... 9 3.3. News and articles .................................................................................................................. 12 3.4. Social media ........................................................................................................................... 12 3.5. Events, networking, & Workshops .................................................................................... 14 3.6. Scientific publications ......................................................................................................... 14 3.7. Public project deliverables.................................................................................................. 14 3.8. Synergies with other projects ............................................................................................ 15 4. Monitoring and evaluation ...................................................................................................... 15 5. Exploitation and Sustainability .............................................................................................. 18 5.1. Living Lab Network .............................................................................................................. 18 5.2. The RestPoll Toolbox ........................................................................................................... 18 5.3. Policy impact ......................................................................................................................... 18 5.4. Teaching & knowledge flow................................................................................................ 19 5.5. Open Access & knowledge dissemination ....................................................................... 19 5.6. Project Legacy & Long-term Sustainability .................................................................... 19 6. Conclusion ................................................................................................................................. 20 7. References .................................................................................................................................. 22 8. Appendix ..................................................................................................................................... 22 8.1. List of Dissemination and communication within REstPoll ........................................ 22 8.2. Book information ................................................................................................................. 29 8.3. List of publications within RestPoll ................................................................................. 30 8.4. List of dissemination measures ........................................................................................ 30 This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 4 D6.5: D&E Plan Summary The objective of work package 6 “Communicating and exchanging knowledge and engagement’’ is to upscale and broaden pollinator conservation through effectively communicating the project results and engaging diverse actors in the uptake and future use of the results. Therefore, a communication and engagement plan was created (Taylor et al. 2024a; D6.1 & 6.4), which highlights the project’s identity (Taylor et al. 2024b, c; D6.2, MS22 & 23) and the strategy for communicating information to a broad audience of stakeholders. This report describes the progress of the dissemination and exploitation of RestPoll project during the first reporting period (Months 1-18), including estimated results from the implementation of different dissemination activities within the project. 1. Introduction A goal of work package 6 is to promote and disseminate project outputs to stakeholders and the public through various general project communication activities. Therefore, the RestPoll communication, dissemination and exploitation plan is an integral part to the success of the project. This report gives an overview of the target audiences, objectives, tactics, tools, and metrics regarding communication of the project, along with our engagement strategy with stakeholders involved in the project. It documents the dissemination and exploitation activities that have been carried out during the first reporting period (Months 1-18) of the project. 2. RestPoll target audiences, communication strategies, and expected outcomes In this section we highlight the different target audiences that we aim to reach (2.1) with different communication tools and channels (2.2) within RestPoll. To do so, we have expected results and outcomes that we aim to reach and will monitor throughout the project (2.3). 2.1. RESTPOLL TARGET GROUPS The primary target audiences for RestPoll include: • Agricultural stakeholders, such as farmers, agricultural organizations and communities, landowners, and businesses involved in agriculture and land management • Scientific community and educational institutions, such as researchers in related disciplines who can benefit from project's research findings or schools and universities, who are interested in integrating pollinator conservation and restoration into their curricula and research • Politicians, such as local or EU level politicians that are involved in agricultural measures and policies • Environmental and conservation NGOs • General public, who are interested in biodiversity and environmental issues 2.2. COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND CHANNELS IN RESTPOLL This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 5 D6.5: D&E Plan The RestPoll project is committed to transparent and effective communication, both internally among consortium members and externally with stakeholders, researchers, policymakers, and the wider public. To reach the best results for the communication strategy we must work together and use a three-pronged approach. This approach consists of internal communication, corporate communication and project communication. For internal communications, we use diverse, familiar channels (e.g. websites, newsletters, social media channels, etc.) of our participating professionals and their organizations to provide relevant content so that everyone is updated actively and feels a part of the project. For corporate communications, we have developed a corporate branding and use of reoccurring columns to share its content. This ensures that readers see recognizable formats, whilst it ensures that HVR and project coordinators can utilize the resources as optimally as possible. Likewise, project communication utilizes our corporate branding to create and disseminate content that is project specific. It consists of materials such as PowerPoint presentations, print-out materials such as flyers and brochures, articles about the project's progress or interests, along with results and reports from the project (i.e. Deliverables, Milestones, tools, etc.). Below is a list of the main platforms, networks, tools and channels used for communication and dissemination within the RestPoll project: • RestPoll Living Labs network: the core of RestPoll’s dissemination and exploitation is the well-established RestPoll Living Lab network consisting of 17 different Living Labs (LL) established in 14 different countries across Europe. The LLs serve as a platform for participatory experimentation, demonstration, and learning, and for assessing the effectiveness of both bottom-up (management/stakeholders-driven) and top-down (policy-driven) pollinator restoration measures. • RestPoll project branding: corporate visual identity of RestPoll is integrated in the project’s website and all future promotional materials to create an engaging environment for facilitation the main communication and dissemination outputs of the project • Project website: the RestPoll website (https://restpoll.eu) is the main form of online communication. It is regularly updated with the addition of new members, events, or projects news. • Promotional materials: have been developed for relevant target groups to inform them of the project goals. This includes a brochure and poster. • News and articles: Various channels are used to publish project related news and progress. This includes articles on the website, quarterly newsletters, press releases, and publication of articles on external platforms and media. This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 6 D6.5: D&E Plan • Social media: RestPoll is active on Instagram/Facebook, X, BlueSky, and LinkedIn. • Events and networks: RestPoll members have presented at self-organized workshops and also external events and conferences. • Scientific publications: Research results will be disseminated via the publication of scientific papers and participation in scientific conferences. • Media and other channels: Additional tools for dissemination to a wider audience will be used, such as podcasts, TV or radio interviews, personal or institutional blogs, and local newspapers. 2.3. EXPECTED RESULTS Within RestPoll, our expected results and impacts are: 1. A better understanding of drivers of pollinator declines in regions across Europe 2. Examples of how pollinator diversity & pollination services are successfully integrated at all levels of public and business decision-making 3. Multiple restoration measures for green recovery connected in a European network of case studies with well-established Living Labs (LLs) 4. Communication of evidence-based understanding of interrelations between biodiversity & ecosystem services to citizens & policymakers at regional to global scales 5. Land-use managers across Europe acknowledge and integrate pollinator diversity and multiple ecosystem services by using our toolbox 6. Fully integrated RestPoll toolbox addressing all drivers of pollinator loss and enabling transformative changes at policy and society levels 7. Communication strategy among European research projects. For each result, there are dissemination measures to evaluate if we have achieved our expected results. These are listed in Table 3 and also evaluated in the conclusion. 3. Overview of dissemination and exploitation activities This section provides an overview of the dissemination and exploitation activities within the first reporting period (M1-18) of the RestPoll project. We highlight the creation and maintenance of our project website (3.1), the creation and dissemination of promotional materials (3.2), news articles and other publications that highlight the progress already made within the project (3.3), activities on social media (3.4), events and workshops organized or attended by RestPoll members (3.5), scientific publications inspired from RestPoll (3.6), completion of project deliverables (3.6), and synergies started with other projects (3.7). 3.1. PROJECT WEBSITE The RestPoll website was established to act as an information hub about the project’s aims, goals, activities and results (Taylor et al. 2024b; D6.2 + MS22; Figure 1). The website serves as a prime public dissemination tool making the project deliverables and published materials available to all stakeholders and the general public on the This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 7 D6.5: D&E Plan publication page. Additionally, a separate page dedicated to news articles of all RestPoll outputs (announcement of recent publications, deliverables and other documents etc.) or of RestPoll organized or related events presented in an engaging and informative manner. Figure 1: RestPoll Website homepage (https://restpoll.eu/) We are implementing a page that highlights the RestPoll Living Lab (LL) network (Figure 2). It will include information about each of the 17 different LLs and how to join our network. This will enlarge the network to find new partners and ensure long-term use and visibility. We hope to have the official launch of this site by summer 2025. This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 8 D6.5: D&E Plan Figure 2: Preview of RestPoll Living Lab (LL) network home page (left) and a page for specific LL, BiodivNetz / University of Freiburg (right). The website has been well visited since its launch in November 2023. Number of visits and visitation usages is presented in the overview table below (Table 1). Presented is data collected from November 2023 (launch) until February 2025 (month before report submission). Table 1: Statistics from the RestPoll website during the first sixteen (16) months of the first reporting period of the project (November 2023February 2025). Month 18 is not included in version 1 (V1) due to the submission deadline of the report. Website statistics Results (Nov 2023Feb 2025) Total page views 17,019 Total page users/session 2,702 Average session duration 00:04:39 Most visited pages Upcoming RestPoll events (116 views), Where do pollinators nest? (85 views), This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 9 D6.5: D&E Plan Mobile/Desktop use Update on Latvia (67 views). These are news items. Desktop: 64.8% Mobile: 34.7% The remaining 0.5% is a combination of tablet and smart TV Top referral countries United States (702 users), Germany (263 users), Netherlands (256 users) 3.2. PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS The RestPoll branding has been used to create several promotional materials. These include RestPoll “merch,” which was distributed to RestPoll members and associated stakeholders. These included clipboards, notepads, pens, and thank you notecards with the RestPoll branding and design (Figure 3). Figure 3: Use of RestPoll clipboards and notepads during fieldwork (left, photo credit: Sándor Piross) and the first Annual Group meeting (right, photo credit: Yannick Noah Layer). Additionally, we created a roll-up banner for advertising RestPoll and linking viewers to our website and social media channels (Figure 4). This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 16 D6.5: D&E Plan (>300), social media activity (shared in >50 channels), #European countries (>20) Open archive #visits (>300), time spent (>mean 4min), downloads (>200) Not applicable for current stage of the project Social media #posts (>1,000), #retweets (>500) Achieved: 331 posts, 133 re-posts Books and other publications Achieved: 1 book, 35 news articles Social engagement Tools (e.g. educational videos, flipbooks, policy briefs, labelling) Brand awareness & adaptable logo (1), #visits of all tools (>4,000), reach (>14 countries), downloads (>200) Achieved: Branding guide & logo created Other indicators are not applicable for current stage of the project Network events and Living Labs #attendees (>600), interacting (>100), contributions (>200), mean rating (>3.75 out of 5), #countries (>10) Achieved: ~400 attendees, 4.6 mean rating, 14 countries Other indicators are not applicable for current stage of the project Public events #attendees (>1,000), reach (>10 countries), mean rating (>7,5 out of 10), #countries (>10) Not applicable for current stage of the project Press release List of publications & broadcasts with broad coverage (>20) Achieved: 1 press-release Support and teaching material RestPoll toolbox and inventories Downloads (>500), reach (stakeholders of all partner countries & 5 countries outside Europe) Not applicable for current stage of the project Teaching material Downloads (300), reach (>14 countries), social media activity (75 channels, >250 posts) Not applicable for current stage of the project Support events and training List of supported events (2), #attendees (>25) Achieved: 2 events were organized for ~20 students Boosting restoration research Restoration data 1 from 13 countries Not applicable for current stage of the project Scientific publications >30 until end of the project Achieved: 1 peer-reviewed publication This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 17 D6.5: D&E Plan Conferences >50 Achieved: 7 members participated in a conference Use RestPoll data in additional studies >5 Not applicable for current stage of the project RestPoll survey for longterm monitoring >5 case-study areas Not applicable for current stage of the project Pollinator & pollination survey data >17 case-study areas Achieved: 11 case-study areas conducted pollinator and vegetation surveys in 2024 New projects and PhD studentships >5 Achieved: 8 PhD students currently involved on the project Overall, the website performed strongly, already exceeding the indicators for it in just the first seventeen months. Whereas social media and press coverage have made some progress as they fall short of the target indicators. Many other measures are still in the early stages and have not been assessed yet. Content created for the website, social media, and the newsletter are categorized and grouped together based on the subject into the four columns created for the project (Table 4). This is in line with the project’s branding for communication being recognizable. The table below gives an overview of the planned frequency of content creation for these columns and the realized frequency at this stage of the project (M118). Table 4: Planned and realized frequency of columns for use on the website, social media, and the newsletter. Column Planned Frequency Realized frequency (M117) The faces behind RestPoll Biweekly from April 2024 20244 articles + 20 posts (~weekly) 20251 article + 11 posts (~weekly) Did you know that... Throughout the project in sync with the social posts, when the 7 quarterly updates occur, 24 deliverables are met and when it occurs (reposting). Minimum of 40 times. 202410 articles + 19 posts 20253 posts Field work Throughout the project when the 17 case study areas are visited, twice annually to promote the workshop. Minimum of 30 times. 20243 articles + 11 posts 20251 article + 3 posts This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 18 D6.5: D&E Plan In practice (+ project information and other news) Throughout the project monthly or when relevant news or developments occur. Minimum of 40 times. 20231 article + 9 posts 20249 articles + 27 posts 20253 article + 6 posts 5. Exploitation and Sustainability The RestPoll project is set to run until September 2027; however, we are committed to ensuring its impact extends beyond this period. To achieve this, we have developed a plan to establish the long-term functionality of our Living Lab (LL) network and monitoring in these sites (5.1), create and maintain the RestPoll toolbox (5.2), provide policy recommendations (5.3), teach and train the next generation (5.4), ensure open access to all results and reports (5.5), and create a lasting project legacy (5.7). 5.1. LIVING LAB NETWORK We are dedicated to ensure that Living Lab (LL) network remains active beyond the project’s duration. To achieve this, we are integrating our LLs into broader networks such as the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL), the Agroecology Living Labs Network, and FarmBioNet. These partnerships will strengthen the sustainability and visibility of our LLs, fostering continued engagement and knowledge-sharing. Additionally, we will feature the LL network prominently on the RestPoll website, providing accessibility for others to collaborate or join our network. As part of the project, we have developed guidelines for establishing long-term networks of Living Lab and monitoring sites. This document serves as a blueprint for future LL networks, ensuring that our methodologies and lessons learned can be replicated and expanded upon (Fornoff et al. 2024; D1.1). 5.2. THE RESTPOLL TOOLBOX The RestPoll Toolbox is one of the key deliverables of our project, designed to empower stakeholders in restoring habitats for pollinators and reversing pollinator decline in agricultural settings. It will include a selection of tested and validated tools, enabling users to implement evidence-based solutions effectively. To ensure its usability and impact, stakeholders will test and evaluate the ease and benefit of using the tools, selecting those that provide the greatest benefits for inclusion. Additionally, we will identify gaps in existing tools and explore opportunities to develop new resources where needed. To maximize its reach and long-term accessibility, the toolbox will be made available not only on the RestPoll website, but also through major institutional platforms such as the FAO website and the EU Pollinator Information Hub. These strategic placements will ensure that the toolbox remains a widely used resource, facilitating the adoption of best practices in pollinator restoration efforts. 5.3. POLICY IMPACT The timing of the Nature Restoration Law presents a unique opportunity for RestPoll to contribute to the development of national restoration plans. We are actively engaging This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 19 D6.5: D&E Plan with existing policy groups, including the Pollinator Working Group, to align our project outcomes with EU policy priorities. Our strategy includes collaborating with policymakers to ensure our research directly informs decision-making, responding to policy requests from EU level officials, ensuring that our findings are actionable and relevant, and monitoring policy developments and adapting our recommendations to align with emerging legislative frameworks. By maintaining close engagement with policy makers and advocacy groups, we aim to maximize the project’s influence on restoration efforts and biodiversity policy at both nation and EU levels. This includes engagement and collaboration with policy representatives on our advisory board. 5.4. TEACHING & KNOWLEDGE FLOW At RestPoll we recognize the importance of not only disseminating knowledge but also fostering knowledge exchange across generations. Therefore, our approach goes beyond developing teaching and e-learning tools. We plan to actively engage with students to pass on essential information and insights on restoration. Within the project, three (3) partners have already integrated student training and education into their activities. Partners at the University of Thessaly organized a workshop for pupils at a local beekeeper’s facilities with the Greek Living Lab, where students learned about the RestPoll project. Partners at the University of Freiburg and the CIHEAM-IAMM (University of Montpellier) designed a hybrid semester course, equipping international students with the knowledge and skills to tackle biodiversity loss in agricultural landscapes. Looking ahead, we plan to expand and enhance these educational efforts by integrating cross-EU pollinator and pollination projects. This initiative aims to inspire and equip the next generation of researchers and nature conservationists with the knowledge and skills needed for sustainable restoration. 5.5. OPEN ACCESS & KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION In line with the Horizon Europe regulations, all RestPoll project results, datasets, and reports will be made open access. RestPoll data will be published in Zenodo and in repositories targeted to specific data such as GloBI, GBIF and the EU Pollinator Hub, as per our data management plan (Wintermantel et al. 2024; D7.2). This will ensure that researchers, policymakers, and practitioners can freely access and build upon our findings. We will make use of the European Commission's dissemination tools, such as the Horizon Results Booster and the Horizon Results Platform, to enhance visibility. We plan to apply for support from the Horizon Results Booster to be advised on our dissemination and exploitation efforts, as well as strengthen networking opportunities. Uploading our Key Exploitable Result to the Horizon results platform will broaden dissemination and facilitate stakeholder engagement. By leveraging these platforms, we aim to maximize the impact and usability of our research beyond the project’s lifespan. 5.6. PROJECT LEGACY & LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 20 D6.5: D&E Plan Although the official project funding concludes in September 2027, RestPoll exploitation activities will continue until September 2031 to ensure sustained impact. Until September 2029, the project website and social media channels will be maintained and updated to disseminate new developments. Policy recommendations, toolkits, and educational materials will continue to be shared through platforms, such as the Horizon Dashboard and Horizon Results Platform. Academic papers and research publications emerging from the project will be made available. We will explore opportunities for follow-up projects and potential collaboration to build on the progress achieved. By implementing this comprehensive sustainability and exploration strategy, RestPoll aims to create a legacy that continues to support pollinator conservation and habitat restoration efforts across Europe and beyond. 6. Conclusion This report outlines the communication, engagement, dissemination, and exploitation activities within the first eighteen (18) months of the project. The key conclusions are: Effective Communication and Engagement The project aims to scale up pollinator conservation by communicating research findings to a broad audience, including farmers, policymakers, scientists, NGOs, and the general public. We have used a three-pronged communication strategy (internal, corporate, and project communication) to ensure clear messaging across different stakeholders. Dissemination Tools and Strategies The website was the primary hub for updates, publications, and outreach. It exceeded expectations with >17,000 visits and an average session time of 4:30 minutes. Social media platforms, such as X/BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn were used to share project information and updates. Engagement levels were varied, with some platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram performing better than others. Additionally, four newsletters were sent to 121 subscribers, and one press release was issued. However, the press outreach falls short of the target of >20 publications/broadcasts at this stage of the project. Promotional materials, such as brochures, banners, and branded merchandise helped reinforce the project’s identity. Progress was also made in boosting restoration research. Members participated in conferences to promote the research done in RestPoll and a high number of PhD students are currently involved in the project. Progress and Challenges Some targets were met or exceeded, such as the website engagement and brand visibility. However, social media impact and external press coverage needs improvement, with only 331 posts made, which is 33 % of the target goal (1,000 posts). This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 21 D6.5: D&E Plan Many planned activities, such as e-learning, open archive, and data availability, are not yet applicable at this early stage of the project. Two education and training events were already organized to engage students by three RestPoll member institutions. The SPHERE master’s course was piloted this winter semester with students in Montpellier (CIHEAM-IAMM) and in Freiburg (ALU-FR). In this hybrid course, eight (8) RestPoll members were invited to present their research to the students, who then summarized their presentation in the form of a report and a final poster. The course plans to continue and expand across other EU projects (i.e. BUTTERFLY and AGRI4POL). Future Plans and Improvements We plan to increase collaborations with other EU projects to strengthen outreach (i.e. AGRI4POL, VALOR, BUTTERFLY). This will be done through direct communication and networking, along with the advertisement of the RestPoll Living Lab (LL) network on the website. Through the webpage, we hope to engage interested researchers or institutions to collaborate and expand upon our work. Additionally, we plan to improve social media presence and media coverage to meet the engagement goals. We plan to implement new strategies to increase the number of subscribers for the newsletter and on social media. In the future, we plan to create more material that is available in various languages. This will help cater to the international stakeholders. We will continue to refine our communication strategy based on our evaluation metrics in order to maximize impact. Evaluation of Goals The project has made strong initial progress in establishing communication channels and engaging stakeholders to achieve our seven (7) goals and expected impacts (Appendix 8.4). A key milestone has been the development of our project brand and website, which serves as a central hub for sharing results, tracking progress, and engaging stakeholders (goal 1). The website not only highlights project achievements but also fosters collaboration within our Living Lab network. Through this platform, we hope to engage other pan-European projects or institutions that are interested in working within our network or using our results. This ties directly into goals 2 and 3, which strives to successfully integrate pollinator diversity and pollination services into all levels of public and business decision making (goal 2) and also establish a strong network of Living Labs (goal 3). To further our goals, we have organized a range of networking, training, and public events aimed at engaging policymakers, citizens, and land managers (goals 4, 5, & 6). These events have been instrumental in raising awareness of the importances of pollinators and their services. Through co-design processes, we are actively creating and testing tools that will benefit various stakeholder groups, ensuring the effective implementation of our goals (goal 5 & 6). This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 22 D6.5: D&E Plan Social media has played a key role in stakeholder engagement (goal 7). However, we recognize the need to enhance our strategy and press outreach to meet long-term dissemination goals. In the first period of the project, we shifted our focus from X to Bluesky and adapted our approach by prioritizing longer-form content on LinkedIn and Facebook, while using BlueSky and Instagram for more concise updates. This multiplatform strategy has allowed us to reach different stakeholders and public sectors effectively. Other dissemination tools, such as training and e-learning, will become more relevant in later phases of the project. Additionally, we have established collaboration with several pan-European projects by exchanging information through newsletters and planning future joint initiatives. We aim to host joint policy meetings, co-develop educational materials, and collaborate on information dissemination to broaden our impact and maximize the exploitation of project results. Overall, the project has made progress in achieving its goals, with strong stakeholder engagement and a growing network of collaborators. Moving forward, we will continue to refine our outreach strategies, enhance dissemination efforts, and expand our Living Lab network to maximize the impact of our work. By establishing multi-actor collaboration and fostering co-design, we aim to ensure long-term sustainability and meaningful contributions to pollinator restoration across Europe. 7. References Fornoff, Felix et al. (2024). RestPoll case-study network. Deliverable D1.1 EU Horizon RestPoll Project, Grant agreement No. 101082102. Link Taylor, R., Romani, S., Prins, C., de Groot, E., Thompson, A., & Klein, A.-M. (2024a). Communication plan: communication and engagement strategy. Deliverable D6.1 + 6.4. EU Horizon RestPoll Project, Grant agreement No. 101082102. Link Taylor, R., Romani, S., & de Groot, E.. (2024b). Project website and branding. Deliverable D6.2 & Milestone MS 22. EU Horizon RestPoll Project, Grant agreement No. 101082102. Link Taylor, R., Romani, S., de Groot, E., Thompson, A., & Klein, A.-M. (2024c). General project communication is active. Milestone MS23. EU Horizon RestPoll Project, Grant agreement No. 101082102. Link Thompson, A. & Klein, A.-M. (2024). Communication across EU projects. Milestone MS26. EU Horizon RestPoll Project, Grant agreement No. 101082102. Link Wintermantel, D., Thompson, A., Fornoff, F. et al. (2024). Data management 1. Deliverable D7.2. EU Horizon RestPoll Project, Grant agreement No. 101082102. Link 8. Appendix 8.1. LIST OF DISSEMINATION AND COMMUNICATION WITHIN RESTPOLL Type of activity: 1) Clustering activities, 2) Collaboration with EU-funded projects, 3) Education and training events, 4) Exhibition, 5) Interview, 6) Media article, 7) This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 23 D6.5: D&E Plan Newsletter, 8) Organize a conference, 9) Organize a workshop, round table, group discussion, etc., 10) Other, 11) Other scientific collaboration, 12) Participation in a conferences, 13) Participation in a workshop, 14) Participation in other events or meetings, 15) Press release, 16) Print materials (brochure, leaflet, posters, stickers, banners, etc.), 17) Publication (non-scientific or non-peer-reviewed), 18) Publication (scientific and peer-reviewed), 19) Social media, 20) Trade Fair, 21) Training, 22) TV/ Radio/Podcast campaign, 23) Video/Film, 24) Website or blog post Target Audience: 1Citizens, general public, 2Civil society, 3Customers, 4EU Institutions, 5Industry, business partners, 6Innovators, 7International organizations (UN body, OECD, etc.), 8Investors, 9Local authorities, 10Media, 11National authorities, 12Regional authorities, 13Scientific or research communities, 14Specific end user communities, 15Other Type of activity Partner Institute Activity Name Target audience Date 2 01-ALUFR EU Cross-Pollinators projects meeting 4, 13 01. Dec 23 3 10-UTH Workshop: RestPoll Project and pollinators 1 26. Oct 24 3 01-ALUFR SPHERE masters course 12, 14 Oct 2024March 2025 3 04CIHEAMIAMM SPHERE masters course 12, 14 Oct 2024March 2025 5 11-HUNREN CER Radio interview with Imre Sándor Piross on Restpoll and pollinator conservation 1 09.01.2 024 5 11-HUNREN CER Radio interview with Imre Sándor Piross on Restpoll and pollinator conservation 1 11.01.20 24 5 11-HUNREN CER Radio interview with Imre Demeter on Restpoll and pollinator conservation 1 21.02.20 24 5 07ULUND Podcast Love weeds 1 22. Jun 24 6 11-HUNREN CER Press release republished by a local media outlet 1,10 05.01.2 024 6 11-HUNREN CER Press release republished by a local media outlet 1,10 05.01.2 024 6 11-HUNREN CER Press release republished by a local media outlet 1,10 05.01.2 024 6 11-HUNREN CER Press release republished by a local media outlet 1,10 05.01.2 024 6 11-HUNREN CER Press release republished by a local media outlet 1,10 05.01.2 024 This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 24 D6.5: D&E Plan 6 11-HUNREN CER Press release republished by a local media outlet 1,10 06.01.2 024 6 11-HUNREN CER Press release republished by a local media outlet 1,10 06.01.2 024 6 11-HUNREN CER Press release republished by a local media outlet 1,10 07.01.20 24 6 11-HUNREN CER Press release republished by a local media outlet 1,10 17.01.20 24 6 11-HUNREN CER Press release republished by a local media outlet 1,10 17.01.20 24 6 24-WBF RestPoLL: Newspaper article outreach about the project 1 30. Jun 24 6 06CYFNU YFCNU Living Lab workshop post - Ukraine 1, 9 20. Sep 24 6 06CYFNU YFCNU Living Lab workshop postUkraine 1, 9 22. Sep 24 7 01-ALUFR Article in GfÖ news magazine 13 01. Jun 23 7 05ENSFEA Article in ENSFEA newsletter 13 Dec 23 7 22-HVR Group Introduction of RestPoll in WildPosh's first newsletter 13 04. Jul 24 7 18CONFAGR I Article in Confagricoltura Newsletter 9, 12 25/11/2 024 7 25-UCAM Article - Local bumblebee conservation research 1 01. Feb 25 9 07ULUND Stakeholder information meeting and workshop 5, 6, 14 18. Mar 24 9 10-UTH Living Lab WorkshopGreece 13 19. Jun 24 9 10-UTH Italy Living Lab Launch 5, 9, 2, 12 06. Sep 24 9 06CYFNU YFCNU RestPoll project presentation meeting for farmers, scientists and private entrepreneurs at the regional level (Ukraine) on September 19, 2024 9, 12, 13, 14 19. Sep 24 9 26UREAD Living Lab planning and workshop 1, 5, 13, 14 05. Nov 24 9 07ULUND Living Lab workshop 9, 11, 12 26. Nov 24 9 26UREAD Living Lab workshop and training session 1, 5, 13, 15 18. Feb 25 9 12-TCD Living Lab Workshop 1 11 06CYFNU YFCNU Experience exchange is a path to mutual development and new opportunities 13 13.03.2 024 This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme under project No. 101082102. 25 D6.5: D&E Plan 12 04CIHEAMIAMM 10th International Degrowth Conference and 15th Conference of the European Society for Ecological Economics 2, 13 20/06 /2024 12 04CIHEAMIAMM XIV International Seminar of FONCIMED Network 2, 13 10.09.2 024 12 04CIHEAMIAMM HAICTA 2024_11th International Conference on ICT in Agriculture, Food&Environment 2,13 17/10/2 024 12 13-INPT International Congress in Ecology and Evolution - French Society of Ecology and Evolution (SFE²) biennial meeting 13 Oct 24 12 07ULUND Presentation at Biosphere Research Conference 9, 10, 12, 13 18. Nov 24 12 06CYFNU YFCNU Dissemination of RestPoll project ideas to attract new stakeholders. A round table discussion on gardening, organized by BTU 13, 14 22. Jan 25 12 04CIHEAMIAMM PHD Conference 13 11-12 Dec 2023 13 07ULUND Workshop on certification of pollination services 3, 5, 13, 14 05. Nov 24 14 01-ALUFR Gemeinsame Dienstbesprechung zum Thema "PSMReduktion/Biodiversität/Ökolandbau (Umsetzung BiodivStG.) 5, 9, 12, 14 05. Dez 23 14 01-ALUFR Artenvielfalt durch die Landwirtschaft – Wettbewerb „Höfe für Biologische Vielfalt“ und weitere Projekte zur Blütenvielfalt in der Agrarlandschaft 5, 9, 12, 14 12. Mar 24 14 02-TUM Pollinator-Day 1, 15 18. Mar 24 14 10-UTH 1st meeting with Living Lab stakeholders - Greece 1, 5, 9, 13 27. Mar 24 14 19-BNPI St. George's Day Herding-out Festival 2024 1,2,5,14 19.04.2 024 14 15-BSC Partner meeting of the LIFE Programme project GrassLIFE2 2, 13, 14 13. Jun 24 14 01-ALUFR Presentation at EU Working Group Pollinators (WGP) on 26 June 2024 4, 11, 13, 7 26. Jun 24 14 07ULUND Borgeby field days 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 14 26. Jun 24 14 07ULUND Borgeby field days 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 14 27. Jun 24 14 02-TUM Hoffest 1,3,5 21. Jul 24 14 02-TUM Demo-Day Agroforst 1,2,9,13 24. Aug 24