The LIFE LUPI LYNX has recently received an important change with the inclusion of World Wildlife Fund Spain (WWF) as a new consortium partner from Spain. This strategic addition will enable project activities to be implemented across two new Spanish regions —Castilla-La Mancha and Madrid – and continue the work on strengthening conservation efforts for two of Europe's most iconic predators: the Iberian wolf (Canis lupus Signatus) and the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus). The entry of WWF Spain into the LIFE LUPI LYNX consortium represents a major step forward in the project's mission to promote better coexistence between these predator species and human communities.
With the inclusion of WWF Spain, the same positive working actions already being implemented in Portugal will now be deployed in Spain, allowing to extend proven conservation methodologies from Portugal to key Spanish habitats, and ensure a unified strategy for Iberian wolf and lynx protection across their shared range.

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New Territories, Same Mission

Within the Spanish regions of Castilla-La Mancha and Madrid specific areas have been identified as key habitats for the target species and their inclusion in the project consequently plays a significant role in the conservation of both species’ populations. While the project's general objectives remain unchanged, specific implementation tasks will be adapted to address the particular ecological and social contexts of these new regions. The core goal continues to be: Promoting better coexistence between communities and Iberian wolf and lynx, ensuring appropriate habitat conditions and harmonious coexistence with human activities.

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What This Means for Conservation
The relaunch of LIFE LUPI LYNX activities in Spain reflects growing commitment to protecting apex predators in the Iberian Peninsula. Both the Iberian wolf and Iberian lynx face ongoing challenges from habitat fragmentation, human-wildlife conflict, and land-use pressures. By bringing together expertise from Portugal and Spain under one coordinated framework, the project aims to:
- Implement proven conservation practices and restore critical habitat corridors across both countries
- Engage local communities in positive coexistence measures and promote better compensation mechanisms for livestock losses
- Monitor population trends and breeding success for both species and their prey

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ExtendedTimeline Ensures Results
With the incorporation of new partner and new territorialareas, the LIFE LUPI LYNX project has been extended until the end of 2029, ensuring an appropriate timeframe to implement all the planned tasks and toachieve the expected results.

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