Ulcinj Salina: One year of nature conservation - few things happened
One year ago, Ulcinj Salina was designated as a nature reserve – a great success for us and our partners. While it sounds good on paper, in practice nothing has materially changed since then. The Montenegrin government is dragging its feet over the introduction of concrete protection measures.
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Boom in illegal trade in animals in Albania
Despite a ban on hunting, numerous wild animals are being killed or traded in Albania; stuffed Balkan lynx, brown bears in cages, wild game on the menu are just a few examples.
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The "Brave Women of Kruščica" must fight again
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the women residents of the village of Kruščica are once again preparing to blockade their river. Investors have announced they are unwilling to abandon their plans for the construction of a mini hydropower plant on the Kruščica River.
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Artists speak up for Balkan Rivers
++ On the occasion of the World Music Day on 21 June 40 artists support the Blue Heart campaign for the protection of Balkan Rivers ++
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Pesticides: No thanks! The EuroNatur award to the commune of Mals
++ The EuroNatur award 2020 goes to the commune of Mals in South Tyrol ++ It has gained national prominence through its campaign to ban pesticides in the fruit growing region of Vinschgau ++ At long last the EU is planning to reduce the use of pesticides ++
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At long last a clear statement: EuroNatur welcomes the biodiversity strategy for the EU
++ European Commission presents biodiversity strategy ++ In future 10% of the land surface area should be placed under strict protection ++ To implement its goals the EU is intending to make big investments ++
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Europe's largest river protection area on the verge of gaining approval
Europe's largest river protection area could soon be created along three rivers - the Danube, the Drava and the Mur. On 7 May, after also receiving the green light from Austria, five countries (Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia and Serbia in addition to Austria) submitted proposal documents for a 5-country conservation area to UNESCO.
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EuroNatur project areas in North Macedonia are to be given protected status
Good news: the Shar Mountains in North Macedonia could soon become a national park, a successful conclusion to the long campaign waged by EuroNatur and its partners. The Osogovo Mountains are also to be declared a protected area.
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Photo documentation about loggings in Romania’s Natura 2000 areas published
EuroNatur and Agent Green present a photo documentation and a video that give an insight into the tragic fate of the wild forests in Romania’s Natura 2000 areas. The Romanian environmental minister Costel Alexe seems to try distracting media attention from the Natura 2000 issue.
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Expansion of hydropower under protection of curfew
++ Increasing destruction of nature in times of pandemic ++ Investors exploit the corona crisis for illegal construction of hydropower plants ++ Unique rivers in the Balkans at risk! ++
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