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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Grim outlook for Albania's coast: Kushner's luxury resort plans take shape
The Albanian government has approved Jared Kushner's plans to turn the uninhabited island of Sazan into a luxury resort. EuroNatur fears considerable negative effects on the nature of the entire coastline.
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EuroNatur mourns the loss of Eugeniusz Nowack
It is with deep sadness that we bid farewell to Dr. Eugeniusz Nowack, an outstanding nature conservationist and long-time friend of the EuroNatur foundation, for who he served on the Board of Trustees for many years. Eugeniusz Nowack passed away in December 2024 at the age of 91.
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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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How to document nature-damaging projects
A new tool from EuroNatur and Bankwatch enables citizens to independently report projects that are harmful to nature.
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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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Europe’s wolves under attack: Bern Convention weakens wolf protection
The Standing Committee of the Bern Convention voted to lower the protection status of wolves. This decision, driven by the EU's push to weaken wolf protections, is a step with serious consequences, devoid of any solid scientific foundation.
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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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