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Knepp and Storrington named ‘European Stork Village’
Knepp Estate and the village of Storrington in West Sussex have jointly been designated ‘European Stork Village’ by the EuroNatur foundation, recognising their role in the successful introduction of white storks to the UK.
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Ten years of hydropower data: ongoing threats and wins for Balkan rivers
Over a decade after the first systematic data collection on hydropower development in the Balkans, the latest Balkan Hydropower Update 2024 reveals a mixed reality: While significant advocacy efforts have successfully halted many destructive projects, the region’s rivers continue to face ongoing threats. Despite persistent resistance, thousands of hydropower projects are still being planned, with almost 100 currently under construction. Half of the planned or constructed projects are located within protected areas. Explore the new data on our interactive map.
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Albania: Beautiful appearance, but nature is being destroyed
Albania is the official guest country at this year's ITB tourism trade fair in Berlin. The small country on the Adriatic Sea attracts visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, but many areas that are valuable for nature conservation are being sacrificed for tourism.
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Munich Airport connected with controversial airport project in Albania
Munich City Council will decide tomorrow, Tuesday, on a petition concerning the construction of an airport in Albania. The airport is to be built in the middle of a nature reserve. Flughafen München GmbH (FMG – the limited company operating Munich Airport) is involved in an advisory capacity in the project.
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IUCN Report Recommends: Stop Water Abstraction at Shushica River in Albania and Use Alternatives
++ Planned water extraction project at the Shushica endangers biodiversity at the important tributary of the Vjosa ++ Vjosa ecosystem in danger despite national park status ++
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Bern Convention again urges to stop Vlora Airport in Albania
++ Ongoing work on the Vlora Airport endangers biodiversity in the Narta lagoon and the Vjosa delta ++ Vjosa ecosystem at risk despite national park status ++ Committee expresses deep concern about new law on protected areas ++
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New report shows, yet again, massive destruction of Romanian forests
++ Report reveals massive logging of primary and old-growth forests ++ EU Commission calls on Romania to better protect habitats and species - deadline expired yesterday ++ Infringement proceedings for illegal logging stuck ++
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Biodiversity: Spotlight on the Western Balkans
++ Report reveals shortcomings across Western Balkan biodiversity hotspots ++ EU accession countries of the Western Balkans are falling short of keeping up with the EU environmental directives ++
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Enlargement Package: Western Balkans have little to show for the environment
The 2024 Enlargement Package identifies some environmental issues in the Western Balkans, limited progress in addressing them, and leaves room for manoeuvring at the expense of biodiversity.
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EuroNatur award 2024: signal for a species-appropriate and nature-compatible agriculture
++ Agronomist Dr. Anita Idel has received the EuroNatur award 2024 ++ Great commitment to species-appropriate and climate-conscious agriculture ++ Europe must finally shift its agriculture to sustainability and animal welfare ++
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