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Better protection for the Balkan lynx
++ The Conference on the Convention of Migratory Species (CMS) takes place in Uzbekistan ++ The Balkan lynx is now also included in the agreement ++ Range states commit to measures to protect the critically endangered cat ++
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Digging deep for (bio)diversity
++ Urgent initial restoration work completed at the Ulcinj salt works ++ Dams and dykes regulate the water balance in the salt pans ++ World Wetlands Day puts the spotlight on the importance of wetlands for human well-being ++
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A voyage of discovery in Europe's nature
Start of “European Treasures of Nature 2024” international photography competition
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Ongoing airport construction in Albania causes extreme concern at Bern Convention
++ Bern Convention urges Albanian government to stop construction works in protected Vjosa/Narta area – again ++ Planned Vlora airport near Narta lagoon threatens biodiversity in the Vjosa delta, especially for migratory birds. ++ Vjosa ecosystem endangered despite national park status ++
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EuroNatur Award 2023: Signal of support for the protection of rivers in Poland
++ Polish Save the Rivers Coalition has received the EuroNatur Award ++ Odra expansion must be halted ++ Optimism for nature conservation in Poland following parliamentary elections ++
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EuroNatur Award for Polish Save the Rivers Coalition
++ This year's EuroNatur Award goes to Koalicja Ratujmy Rzeki ++ The award is also a political signal for more nature conservation in Poland and all neighbouring countries ++
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Skavica mega dam: Albanian court to scrutinise special law for U.S. contractor Bechtel
++ Constitutional complaint filed by NGOs accepted for trial ++ First milestone in fight against one of Europe’s largest reservoirs ++ Thousands of people face displacement ++ Critically endangered Balkan lynx highly threatened by dam ++
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Growing opposition to Albanian airport
++ Bern Convention calls on Albania to stop airport construction near Narta Lagoon ++ Project in Vjosa Delta endangers thousands of migratory birds ++ Conservation organisations filed lawsuits against destructive and illegal construction ++
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Romanian forests: EuroNatur calls for a logging moratorium
+++ Open letter to Commissioner Sinkevičius calls for a logging moratorium in protected areas to end destruction of Romanian forests +++ Fourth anniversary of complaint against Romania on illegal logging +++ Enormous dimension of logging in Romania’s primary and old-growth forests despite ongoing infringement procedure +++
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EuroNatur Award for Polish Alliance for River Protection
++ Award goes to coalition of nature conservation organisations and individuals ++ In the Koalicja Ratujmy Rzeki, the focus is on cooperation ++ Great successes in protecting the Oder and Vistula river++
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