Rejection of hydropower plants in the National Park - North Macedonia revokes concessions
++ A milestone that puts wind into the sails of NGOs’ fight for free-flowing rivers ++ A vital first step to continue the protection of rivers in all of North Macedonia’s national parks ++
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EuroNatur Award focuses attention on destruction of forests and war in Ukraine
++ Forest conservationists receive the 2022 EuroNatur Award ++ War against Ukraine and its consequences hamper the work of conservationists and scientists in the Carpathian Mountains ++
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Disappointing compromises after vote in EU Parliament
Disappointment prevails after the vote in Strasbourg on the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). MEPs have failed to advance energy solutions that will solve the climate and biodiversity crises together.
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Last vultures released into the wild in Bulgaria
++ Two female Cinereous Vultures have been released into the wild in Bulgaria ++ Seven-year project has been completed successfully ++ 3rd September is “World Vulture Day” ++
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Environmental Organisations Present Key Requirements for an Oder River Action Programme
Turn the Oder disaster into an opportunity for ecological revitalisation
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Oder catastrophe: Completely clarify causes and ensure restoration of the Oder
The environmental disaster in the Oder River is man-made, that much is certain. Decisive steps are needed now.
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Drought at Ulcinj Salina
Drought and inadequate water management have caused the Ulcinj Salina in Montenegro to all but dry up. Conservationists can at least see a positive side to the drought, however.
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Preliminary Report of the Neretva Science Week
The first findings of the Neretva Science Week were summarized in a report. It provides preliminary impressions, highlights and an overview from the individual specialist groups.
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Stork village meeting in Taraš in Serbia
At long last a meeting face to face: After a pause of two years enforced by Covid, representatives from seven European Stork Villages met together in Taraš.
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High risks for hydropower investments in the Balkans
Greenfield large hydropower investments across southeast Europe (1) face major risks and low realisation rates, according to a new report by CEE Bankwatch, EuroNatur, Riverwatch and WWF Adria published today, which also highlights nine high-risk project cases (2).
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