ecosystem
Danube4all – Restoring Danube Floodplains for the Benefit of Nature and People
The Danube is much more than a river. It is a link between cultures, a vessel of stories written through history, and a legacy for future generations. Connecting ten countries along its course, it serves as an important route for…
Guardian of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Mountain Waters – an Amphibian from the Ice Age whose Survival is Now Threatened
On the plateau of Mount Vranica, in the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina, lies Prokoško Lake – a natural jewel of exceptional biological value. In the cold, clear waters of this mountain lake and its surroundings, a unique amphibian species…
One Man Swims for Sharks – and Changes the Way We See Them
Summer is the time of year when most people flock to beaches and enjoy the sea, making it the perfect moment to talk about situations that call for caution — but also about those rooted in myths. Many people harbor…
Together for the Preservation of Nauter’s Diversity
The Regional Office of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) was founded twenty years ago. During that period, its goals have been adapted to suit climate change and the increased loss…
Nature Restoration Law: Council Gives Final Green Light
The Council formally adopted the – first of its kind – regulation on nature restoration. This law aims to put measures in place to restore at least 20 per cent of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030, and…
Wealthy Countries Have Learned Their Lesson – They Are Trying to Restore Their Estuaries
People have always inhabited the banks of rivers that are vital to our existence, but it seems that human intervention in the last three decades is slowly taking its toll. Experts from Inha University in South Korea found that in…
Launching the Wind Energy Initiative
The annual onshore and offshore wind event organized by WindEurope brought together over 10,000 participants and features dozens of conference sessions, hundreds of speakers and over 500 exhibitors from the field. Held in the Spanish city of Bilbao, the event…