Conservation and environmental news & publications: Hungary

On the banks of the Danube River in the Danube Floodplain National Park near Vienna, Austria.

02 Oct 2008
Danube getting cleaner
The Danube and its tributaries are becoming cleaner, but more work is needed -- these are the results of the second Joint Danube Survey that were announced September 11 by the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River. » Read more

01 Oct 2008
Stronger European climate action could have €25 billion health benefit
Health savings of up to 25 billion euros could be achieved every year in Europe if the European Union immediately opted for stronger climate policies, says a new study published by health and environment NGOs. » Read more

24 Sep 2008
Carpathian jewels come together
First conference of the Carpathian Network of Protected Areas in Poiana-Brasov » Read more

The biodiversity protocol of the Carpathian Convention will help protect the region's tremendous natural riches.

26 Jun 2008
Carpathian biodiversity protocol signed
The biodiveristy protocol signed at the 2nd Conference of the Parties to the Carpathian Convention provides additional support for securing the rich natural heritage of the Carpathians. » Read more

The protection of the Danube is a central concern for me. Together with WWF and its partners, I want to contribute to preserving this unique heritage for the benefit of people and nature and protecting it from future threats – Hubert von Goisern

07 May 2008
Rivers of sound - Audio interview with Hubert von Goisern
Last summer, Austrian musician Hubert von Goisem took to a barge to bring his music and environmental message to the people who live along the Danube. Now he is planning a similar concert tour along the Rhine. Andreas Beckman, from WWF’s Danube Carpathian programme, asked him why. » Read more

Cutting invasive amorpha shrubs to produce biomass energy and restore wetlands.

25 Apr 2008
Planting the energy for wetland conservation in north Hungary

Making the right decisions on how to use land and plants in rural Europe can bring many benefits for business, nature and rural development.

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Handbook of legal and administrative instruments for addressing conflicts between infrastructure and nature conservation (WWF-DCP, 2007)

10 Apr 2008
Addressing threats to nature in the Carpathians
The handbook Addressing Threats to Nature in the Carpathians and related materials recently published by the WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme provide an introduction and overview of some of the legal and administrative tools available for addressing conflicts between infrastructure and nature conservation and protected areas in the Carpathian Mountains. » Read more

Massive CO2 emissions: The power sector is the biggest climate polluter. Tough caps on CO2 under a strong ETS can trigger a switch from dirty coal power to clean and efficient alternatives.

07 Apr 2008
EU carbon market sets up another round of windfall profits for dirtiest power generators
Polluting electricity generators in Europe are set to reap another round of extraordinary windfall profits from the carbon trading scheme meant to curb their carbon emissions, a new report revealed today.
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Gravel banks and meanders mark free flowing sections of the Drava River.

22 Mar 2008
Croatia announces Europe's largest riverine protected area
Croatia’s Gift to UN-World Water Day -- Europe’s largest riverine protected area along the Danube, Drava and Mura Rivers » Read more

The WWF-Coca Cola partnership will demonstrate the benefits of reconnecting Danube wetlands to the river system.

20 Mar 2008
WWF and Coca Cola partner for the Danube

WWF and The Coca Cola Company have teamed up for the Danube -- part of the global partnership between the global conservation organisation and the beverage giant to improve water stewardship in the company and around the world.

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