Airport construction in Albania threatens to destroy important wetland area
++ Albanian government planning to build airport in Narta Lagoon ++ Possible revision to boundary of Vjosa-Narta protected area ++ 2nd February is World Wetlands Day ++
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Major blow to Bosnia hydropower project as Germany’s KfW drops financing plans
German development bank KfW has today confirmed that it has dropped plans to finance the controversial Janjići hydropower plant on the river Bosna in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Increase in bat numbers in the winter roost
Bat conservationists have been taking advantage of the cold weather to count the winter roosts of greater mouse-eared bats and other species. It was the first count in the Frankfurt Ostquell Brewery since the completion of the renovation work – and the results were very encouraging.
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Ulcinj Salina ownership dispute finally resolved
It has now been unequivocally confirmed that the Ulcinj Salina in Montenegro is owned by the state. The government body responsible has ruled that the salina should be registered as state property in the country’s land register.
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BEST Belt - More power for the European Green Belt
Over the next four years, the European Commission will fund a new pilot project at the European Green Belt (EGB). 400.000 Euros will be made available in the first call for specific projects along the EGB from Finland to Albania and Bulgaria.
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The Albanian village of Kutë goes solar
After a fund-raising campaign, solar panels are being fitted on the roofs of public buildings in the village of Kutë on the Vjosa river. They have been installed as an explicit alternative to hydro power in the supply of electricity.
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Spotlight on nature’s diversity
Start of “Europe’s Natural Treasures 2022” international photography competition
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Bern Convention targets crimes against nature
Dams, power plants, airports: numerous complaints from nature conservation organizations against destructive projects in the Balkans
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New Position Paper: Energy generation without destroying nature is the path to climate neutrality 2040
Reduce, prioritise, restore: How to consume and generate energy to tackle the climate and nature crises.
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Resistance Against Construction of Airport in Albania
Despite constant pressure from national and international NGOs, the Albanian government is sticking to the construction of a major airport near Vlora – in the middle of the Narta lagoon, one of the most important resting areas for birds who take shelter when migrating. NGOs as well as Albanian environmental experts strongly critisise the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the construction project.
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