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Pesticides: No thanks! The EuroNatur award to the commune of Mals
++ The EuroNatur award 2020 goes to the commune of Mals in South Tyrol ++ It has gained national prominence through its campaign to ban pesticides in the fruit growing region of Vinschgau ++ At long last the EU is planning to reduce the use of pesticides ++
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At long last a clear statement: EuroNatur welcomes the biodiversity strategy for the EU
++ European Commission presents biodiversity strategy ++ In future 10% of the land surface area should be placed under strict protection ++ To implement its goals the EU is intending to make big investments ++
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Expansion of hydropower under protection of curfew
++ Increasing destruction of nature in times of pandemic ++ Investors exploit the corona crisis for illegal construction of hydropower plants ++ Unique rivers in the Balkans at risk! ++
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Destruction of Romania’s natural forests: Environmental groups pursue new legal action against Romanian authorities
Environmental organisations EuroNatur, Agent Green and ClientEarth have revealed the catastrophic scale of illegal logging of old-growth and primary forests in Romania’s protected areas in a new complaint submitted to the European Commission.
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New report reveals total neglect for virgin forest protection in Romania
++New report shows: virgin forests don’t get included in the National Catalogue++Authorities block or lose studies and willingly prevent the protection of Romanian forests++
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Wild bird crime in Serbia is threatening the populations of migratory birds
++ Bird migration is already in full swing ++ Many birds are falling victim to poachers in the Balkans ++ EuroNatur and their Serbian partner organisation are campaigning against the illegal killing of these birds ++
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Albanian and international science community stands up against damming the Vjosa
++ 776 scientists demand in a petition an end to the dam projects on the Vjosa in Albania ++ Scientists demand Albanian government to respect scientific standards in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Kalivaç hydropower project ++
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EU becomes active for Romania's primeval forests
EU announces legal action against Romania for illegal logging of Europe’s last natural forests.
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New chair for EuroNatur’s Presiding Committee
++ Prof. Dr. Thomas Potthast new president of EuroNatur Foundation ++ Dr. Anna-Katharina Wöbse takes office as vice-president ++
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Spotlight on nature’s diversity
Start of “Europe’s Natural Treasures 2020” international photography competition
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