ECJ Judgement: No Relaxation of Protection for Wolves
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has placed very tight constraints on the granting of permits allowing wolves to be shot. In their ruling on 10 October, the judges concluded that stringent conditions must first be met before any wolves are killed.
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“Brave women of Kruščica” receive EuroNatur Award 2019
++ EuroNatur Award goes to dedicated river conservationists from Bosnia-Herzegovina ++ Dam boom threatens the last wild rivers of our continent ++
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Another victory for free-flowing rivers inside Mavrovo National Park
++ Construction permits for two hydropower plants annulled after supervision by construction inspectorate ++
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New figures: More wolf packs in Western Poland
++ Results of wolf monitoring show at least 95 settled packs ++ Sudetes are also wolf territory again ++
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Romania: New inventory reveals huge and threatened natural forest treasure
EuroNatur and Agent Green: Europe must halt forest destruction in Romania
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New report: hydropower subsidies wreak environmental havoc and line influential pockets in the Western Balkans
Disproportionate public subsidies for small hydropower in the Western Balkans have resulted in widespread environmental damage and have benefited wealthy business people close to or part of the region’s governments, with little benefit for electricity generation, finds a new study released today by CEE Bankwatch Network.
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Bridge blocked - river saved - honoured with EuroNatur Award
++ EuroNatur Award 2019 goes to the “brave women of Kruščica" ++ Bridge occupied for over 500 days to block construction of hydropower plants ++ Award ceremony on 10 October 2019 on Mainau Island ++
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Ulcinj Salina is now a Ramsar site
We were delighted that, after years of delay, Ulcinj Salina in Montenegro was declared a natural park at the end of June. Now the saltpans on the Adriatic are to enjoy international protection through the Ramsar Convention.
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EU-Commission urged to protect Europe's last natural forests from illegal logging
Environmental organisations EuroNatur, Agent Green and ClientEarth have advanced their fight against illegal logging of old-growth and primeval forests in Romania by filing a complaint against the country’s authorities to the European Commission.
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Remembering, reviewing and looking ahead: 30 years breakdown of the Iron Curtain
Impulse for a big project: European Green Belt should become UNESCO-world heritage
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