Delayed award ceremony for Ukrainian virgin forest conservationist
EuroNatur honoured the Ukrainian forest scientist and conservationist Fedir Hamor with the EuroNatur Award in 2022 for his services to forest conservation. Fedir Hamor could not attend the award ceremony on the island of Mainau at the time due to the war situation in Ukraine. He has now been retrospectively presented with the EuroNatur Award.
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Trees for Spain’s bears: Cherries and plums for a peaceful coexistence
Broken branches, plundered cherry trees, a pile of droppings in the meadow - it's impossible to overlook: a powerful animal has been at work here. "This bear has to go!" hisses the owner of the property in Villarino del Sil, a village in the northern Spanish province of León. It won't be easy to placate him.
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Guardians of the common good: resistance against a huge dam project in Albania
One of the largest European reservoirs could soon be built in northeast Albania – a sad record. The Skavica project would dam the last free-flowing part of the Black Drin. Tens of thousands of people will have to be relocated for the dam project or virtually put into complete isolation. Two young teachers are mobilising the residents.
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Science delegation explores intact Vjosa Delta
++ 40 Scientists collaborate to assess biodiversity and advocate for inclusion in the Vjosa Wild River National Park amidst threats of mass tourism ++
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Bern Convention: Skavica dam in Albania contradicts the Balkan Lynx Recovery Programme
The Bureau of the Convention recently accepted a new complaint and urged the Albanian authorities to not develop projects which may negatively affect habitats and species.
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The Perilous State of Mediterranean Deltas
Deltas, where rivers meet the sea, are intricate landscapes shaped by millennia of natural forces. However, they're not just facing challenges; they're in crisis. A comprehensive study delves into Mediterranean deltas, revealing a story of resilience and the urgent need for conservation.
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Stop the deforestation! 106,000 people are calling for protection of Romania’s forests
++ Successful petition for Romania's primary and old-growth forests ++ NGOs are protesting in Brussels against the inaction of EU Environment Commissioner Sinkevičius ++ Infringement proceedings for illegal logging stuck ++
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Important nature conservation law on the brink
Brussels delivers a bitter blow: The "Nature Restoration Law," a central point of the European Green Deal vital for nature and people across Europe, remains in limbo. Despite its significance, the anticipated vote on March 25 was unexpectedly removed from the EU Environment Council's agenda.
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Luxury construction projects threaten Albania's coastline
Luxury construction projects spearheaded by Jared Kushner and US diplomat Richard Grenell pose an imminent threat to Albania's pristine coastline, raising concerns among environmental advocates worldwide.
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