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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European Green Belt community reconnected during BESTbelt Pan-European Conference 2024 in Latvia
Two years after the last BESTbelt Conference in Montenegro, the European Green Belt community met again during this year's BESTbelt Pan-European Conference 2024 in Latvia. More than 80 participants from over 60 different organisations from nearly all countries along the European Green Belt attended the conference from 14. - 18. October to discuss, learn from each other and strengthen or initiate collaboration.
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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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