A cross-border environmental project that will protect endangered species and restore natural habitats is to receive €8.1 million in funding, the EU Programmes Body has announced.
The funding will come under the EU’s special INTERREG VA Programme, which is designed to promote greater levels of cross-border co-operation.
Under the project titled ‘Collaborative action for the natura network’ (CANN), Newry, Mourne, and Down district councils will lead a consortium of government departments, local authorities, research institutions, community groups and charities from across the region.
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