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THE CARPATHIAN MOUNTAINS ARE A BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT AND REFUGE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE

The second largest mountain range in Europe

Refuge for Europe’s largest populations of large carnivores: bears, lynx and wolves

Hosts the last virgin and natural forests of Europe

Home to the headwaters of major rivers

Safeguards unique cultural heritage and Traditional Knowledge

To conserve these fragile and precious ecosystems and support local communities, the Carpathian Convention unites the region’s nations through a subregional treaty.

The Carpathian Convention pursues comprehensive policy and cooperation to promote environmental protection and sustainable development of the region. It seeks to address environmental challenges and improve the quality of life for current and future generations.

Established

7 Member

Promote

2003

Countries

Environmental Protection

Sustainable Development

News

General news

NaturaConnect’s Review and synthesis of best practices in governance and land-use policies to implement TEN-N Published

Review and synthesis of best practices in governance and land-use policies to implement TEN-N The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 sets an ambitious goal to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, ...

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Recognizing Gabriel Paun – A UNEP 2024 Champion for Preserving Carpathian Forests The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) recently announced recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth, honoured for their ...

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NaturaConnect’s Mid-term Report Published

Building Bridges for Nature: Mid-Term Insights from NaturaConnect’s Case Studies Effective conservation planning requires strategies that work across diverse environmental, socio-political contexts, and multiple spatial scales. A recent publication, the ...

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Strategic Frameworks on Sustainable Development & Tourism in the Carpathians Developed by Central Mountains The Alps and Carpathians are important natural corridors that connect many central European countries. Unfortunately, cooperation ...

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Carpathian Civil Society Platform Website is Launched!

The Carpathian Civil Society Platform Launches their Website and Virtual Hub The Carpathian Civil Society Platform has launched its website, which aims to facilitate more effective cooperation between civil society ...

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Save the Date for the 15th Meeting of the Carpathian Convention Implementation Committee

20 - 21 November 2024, online

Meetings and events

Carpathian Convention Implementation Committee

20 - 21 November 2024, online

Events

Carpathian Day 2024: "Our Identity Lies in Our Heritage"

Events

Register for the 3rd Tusnad EcoBear Conference

22 – 25 October 2025 | Băile Tușnad, Romania

Events

Register for the 2024 European Mountain Convention!

15 – 18 October 2024 | Puigcerdà – Catalonia

Events

CWI – International Course on River and Wetland Restoration

International Course on River and Wetland Restoration A 5-day international course will take place in the Czech Republic in the Elbe River Basin wetland systems. The fifth of a series of ...

Events