Pressure continues for a Vjosa National Park as new government forms in Albania
The election may be over, but the fight for the Vjosa is not.
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Webinar on legal instruments for river protection
In order to accelerate the development of hydropower in Europe, mandatory legal procedures and environmental impact assessment requirements are often circumvented or incorrectly implemented. International law and EU environmental regulations are therefore important tools for preventing the construction of new hydropower plants.
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Even one dam can destroy the river
A recently published study summarises the value of the Vjosa River system as one of the few remaining reference sites for dynamic floodplains in Europe on the one hand, and reveals the detrimental effects dams could have on the river system on the other: Only one dam will significantly destroy the ecological continuum of a pristine river.
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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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