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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, including through the creation of the Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N). To support this vision, the NaturaConnect project has released a groundbreaking report: Read more…

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 outstanding leadership, brave actions and sustainable solutions to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification. This year’s laureates include a minister Read more…

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 Mid-term Report of Case Studies from the NaturaConnect project, offers critical insights into how the Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N) principles Read more…

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 across borders often lacks a joint vision in mountain areas.  To change this, the Central Mountains project designs and implements Read more…

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 organizations (CSOs) in the Carpathian region. CSOs and NGOs can also register on the website to be part of the Read more…

20 – 21 November 2024, online

Remembering Yurij Bihun – longtime supporter of the Science for the Carpathians It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Yurij Myron Bihun, one of the founding members and long-time supporters of the Science for the Carpathians network.  Yurij was a passionate advocate for sustainable forest management Read more…

NaturaConnect’s Workshop at the 15th Biodiversity Working Group Meeting During the 15th Meeting of the Carpathian Convention Working Group on Biodiversity on 17-18 June 2024 in Vienna, Austria, crucial topics on safeguarding the region’s ecological integrity were discussed to inform meaningful collaborations. Integral to the meeting was a consultation session on the activities of Read more…