The Dinaric-Balkan-Pindos Region, one of the most biologically diverse regions in Europe, is home to four large carnivore (LC) species: bear, wolf and lynx (two sub-species: Balkan and Eurasian) and golden jackal. These populations are shared between EU and non-EU member states.

In 2021, a first background report on Large Carnivores in the Dinarides: Management, Monitoring, Threats and Conflicts was produced as part of this initial project. This gave a snap-shot picture of the situation at that time based on the input of experts and administrators from the region. Since then, the Dinaric-Balkan-Pindos initiative has developed further, engaging new countries (Bulgaria and Greece) to fully cover the LC populations in question and networking further partners into the collaboration.