D4.1 – OUTREACH REPORTS WITH AN OVERVIEW OF COMMS IMPACT

The project's Communication, Dissemination, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy successfully achieved the KPIs outlined in the Description of Action within the first six months. Despite being in its early stages, the strategy has already produced positive results, as demonstrated by the number of views and downloads reported in the "Zenodo" section, and the registrations for the first INSTAR webinar highlighted in the "Events" section.

As the project progresses, more opportunities for engagement, both in quantity and quality, are expected. Therefore, during the first and second years of activity, the project is expected to replicate (and aim to improve upon) the positive results achieved in the initial six months.

As outlined in “D1.2 – Stakeholder engagement strategy”, the Communication, Dissemination, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy is being implemented by the project to identify and actively involve relevant stakeholders in its activities. All INSTAR partners are contributing to the timely execution of the INSTAR Stakeholder Engagement and Communication and Dissemination strategy by engaging relevant stakeholders within their networks.

During the past six months, the project raised awareness among relevant stakeholders about its activities and goals, paving the way for stakeholder engagement in the coming months. In particular, to maximise visibility of its activities among relevant stakeholders, the project ensured a continuous flow of updates, consistently publishing posts on social media, articles on the website, and one newsletter every three months.