Activists demand European political support for a Vjosa National Park in Albania
++ The new slogan, Vjosa National Park Now, is a plea to protect Europe’s last big wild river ++
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Nature ignored in European recovery funding, say campaign groups
EU Recovery Fundings in the wake of the Corona crisis read largely without consideration of nature and climate protection goals
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Albania Faced with a Choice: National Park or Destruction of the Vjosa River
The future of Europe’s largest unspoilt river hangs in the balance
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Mother bear murdered in Montenegro
Poachers in Montenegro have shot dead the mother of two young brown bear cubs - a particularly dramatic case of wildlife crime, which has seen a significant increase in the country.
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Vjosa: Environmental groups submit proposal for Europe’s first Wild River National Park
++ Because of the Albanian government's inaction, nature conservation organisations are now taking action ++ Vjosa National Park could become a reality in 2023 ++
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Valuable marshes in Poland endangered by mining project
The Australian company Balamara has plans to mine for coal in the Polish region of Lubelskie. This is not only harmful to the climate, but also threatens the species diversity of the marshes of the neighbouring Poleski National Park.
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Change in government in Montenegro brings new hope for Ulcinj Salina
++ Montenegro’s new government is intending to afford effective protection to Salina Ulcinj ++ On 2nd February it is World Wetlands Day ++ Ramsar Convention celebrates its 50th anniversary ++
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No green light for small hydropower in EU Finance Taxonomy
Hydropower is not a sustainable investment. EU Commission should listen to science.
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Vjosa: Political game with the future of Europe´s last wild river
++ 94 % of Albanians in favour of establishing Vjosa National Park ++ IUCN confirms the potential of Vjosa River for becoming a National Park ++ Albanian Environmental Minister has opposing plans ++
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Small hydropower plants in the Balkans soon a thing of the past?
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) announced Nov. 26 that starting in 2021, the government would no longer provide subsidies that support the construction of small hydropower plants. This decision could help set a precedent across the Mediterranean area. The first neighboring countries have already followed suit.
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