Conservation and environmental news & publications: Balkans

After a 100 year absence, European gray wolves are returning to the Swiss Alps.

02 Jun 2006
Europe losing species and habitats at a dramatic rate
According to a series of surveys carried out by WWF and its partners as part of the European Habitats Forum (EHF), the diversity of Europe’s wildlife and habitats continues to be lost at a dramatic rate. » Read more


 
Heavy navigation threatens the Danube River ecosystem. Barge navigating along the Danube River, Slovakia.

29 Jun 2005
WWF marks Danube Day
Busy shipping traffic is threatening Europe's second longest river, says WWF on Danube Day, an international festival that aims to ensure the protection of the Danube River. » Read more


 

25 Apr 2005
WWF Danube-Carpathian Newsletter
Monthly newsletter from the WWF Danube Carpthian Programme. » Read more


 
Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Balkans and the largest body of fresh water in the Mediterranean region.

22 Mar 2005
Reflections on a Montenegrin lake
To mark World Water Day, WWF is working on clean-up projects in and around Montenegro's Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Balkans and the largest body of fresh water in the Mediterranean region. » Read more


 
Spraying fruitplants against insects, The Netherlands.

11 Jan 2005
“Your view on food and farming”: WWF photo competition
With a Europe-wide photo competition launched today together with a web site on the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), WWF wants to showcase the richness of European rural life and the variety of its landscapes, as well as the environmental impacts of bad farming practices. » Read more


 
Wood transport on the Danube channel near Ermakow Island in the lower Danube River basin, Ukraine.

15 Dec 2004
NGOs call on EU to protect the Danube River from inland shipping
WWF is calling on the EU to protect the Danube River from overexploitation by inland shipping. » Read more


 
Mass tourism is a major threat to the Mediterranean.

09 Oct 2004
Mediterranean countries lag behind in protecting Europe's nature
According to a new report, uncontrolled tourism is now one of the greatest dangers to the Mediterranean region. » Read more


 
30 Jun 2004
The Danube River, Europe’s Lifeline Endangered!
European Inland navigation: Precious riverine landscapes threatened by massive degradation » Read more



 
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