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RSSWorld Water Day: Joint Statement by Borrell and Sinkevičius
The health and prosperity of people and the planet rely on the stability of the global water cycle.
Commission conference to boost effort to plant 3 billion trees by 2030 for more resilience against climate and environmental threats
Ahead of International Day of Forests, today the European Commission is organising the ‘Rooting for 3 Billion Trees’ conference in Brussels, also available to livestream.
Natura 2000 Award 10th anniversary: Vote now!
It's decision time for the 2024 edition of the Natura 2000 Award. You have until 25 April to select the best of the rest from 27 finalists.
The BlueLab project: a stewardship agreement for conserving the L'Albera marine Natura 2000 site in Spain
The pioneering BlueLab project supports the competent authorities in their conservation efforts and promotes community management in an area of great conservation interest: the L’Albera marine Natura 2000 site in Catalonia.
Working together to improve biodiversity on private lands in Natura 2000 in Latvia
This initiative is the first time that voluntary mechanisms for biodiversity conservation have been put into practice for private lands in Latvia. Its results are expected to be incorporated into national policy.
The Formentera Marine Stewardship Board: an excellent example of a networking partnership
This initiative outlines an innovative voluntary partnership mechanism, the Marine Stewardship Board, engaging numerous stakeholders to guarantee both development and nature conservation objectives for marine protected areas.
Restoring connectivity on the Salantas River in Lithuania
By restoring the connectivity and improving habitat conditions in the Salantas River, this initiative has led to the return of several fish and invertebrate species to an important Natura 2000 site.
Wolf Fencing Team Belgium: a catalyst for peaceful coexistence with wolves
A practical approach for reducing conflicts with wolves in a highly populated area: the Wolf Fencing Team provides has led to a change in attitudes and a reduction in wolf attacks in project areas.
The Monachus Project - restoring and connecting European cinereous vulture colonies
This long-standing initiative has successfully reintroduced cinereous vulture populations and connected previously isolated populations in Spain and France.
The transformation of the Millingerwaard: from intensive agriculture and clay extraction to natural flood protection, in the Netherlands
This partnership of public and private entities has successfully reconciled different interests to allow the conversion of intensively farmed land into a large-scale nature development to provide flood protection.