5th Dinaric-Balkan-Pindos Platform Conference

The 5th conference of the Dinaric-Balkan-Pindos Platform was hosted by the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water and the Bulgarian Forest Agency in collaboration with the EU Platform on Coexistence with people and large carnivores, the Bern Convention Secretariat and supported by the Union of Hunters and Anglers in Bulgaria and WWF Adria. 

The event featured presentations from the organisers as well as the European Commission. Topics of discussion included updates on large carnivore management, thematic debates on livestock and land use conflicts, and the role of hunters in conservation efforts. Participants also had the opportunity for further exchange during networking opportunities as well as explore Vitosha Natural Park on a guided field trip.

The agenda, meeting note and presentations held can be found here.