EuroNatur Foundation
@euronatur.bsky.social
♾️ Connecting nature and people since 1987
💚 Transboundary nature conservation in Europe
🤝 Working with local partner organisations
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💚 Transboundary nature conservation in Europe
🤝 Working with local partner organisations
🌐 euronatur.org/en
🔗 https://m-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/euronatur
... and it’s nearly here! Happy Friday, everyone! 🎉
Background info: The #AquaticWarbler is one of the rarest #birds in Europe. Over the past century, its population has declined by 95 percent. Currently, there are only about 8,000 singing males left worldwide.
© Žymantas Morkvėnas
#conservation
Background info: The #AquaticWarbler is one of the rarest #birds in Europe. Over the past century, its population has declined by 95 percent. Currently, there are only about 8,000 singing males left worldwide.
© Žymantas Morkvėnas
#conservation
December 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
... and it’s nearly here! Happy Friday, everyone! 🎉
Background info: The #AquaticWarbler is one of the rarest #birds in Europe. Over the past century, its population has declined by 95 percent. Currently, there are only about 8,000 singing males left worldwide.
© Žymantas Morkvėnas
#conservation
Background info: The #AquaticWarbler is one of the rarest #birds in Europe. Over the past century, its population has declined by 95 percent. Currently, there are only about 8,000 singing males left worldwide.
© Žymantas Morkvėnas
#conservation
A closer look at the world of brown bears 🐻
On Thursday, 4 December 2025, EuroNatur project manager Antje Henkelmann invites you to attend an exciting lecture on brown bears in Europe.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/203eba...
© Marcus Gangloff
#conservation #wildlife
On Thursday, 4 December 2025, EuroNatur project manager Antje Henkelmann invites you to attend an exciting lecture on brown bears in Europe.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/203eba...
© Marcus Gangloff
#conservation #wildlife
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A closer look at the world of brown bears 🐻
On Thursday, 4 December 2025, EuroNatur project manager Antje Henkelmann invites you to attend an exciting lecture on brown bears in Europe.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/203eba...
© Marcus Gangloff
#conservation #wildlife
On Thursday, 4 December 2025, EuroNatur project manager Antje Henkelmann invites you to attend an exciting lecture on brown bears in Europe.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/203eba...
© Marcus Gangloff
#conservation #wildlife
It's #GivingTuesday! Especially today, we want to draw attention to an endangered species that urgently needs our support: the Cantabrian brown bear 🐻
You can help us restore the bears' habitat after the wildfires in Spain.
Our goal: 600 #TreesForBears
Link in the comments!
#conservation
You can help us restore the bears' habitat after the wildfires in Spain.
Our goal: 600 #TreesForBears
Link in the comments!
#conservation
December 2, 2025 at 8:46 AM
It's #GivingTuesday! Especially today, we want to draw attention to an endangered species that urgently needs our support: the Cantabrian brown bear 🐻
You can help us restore the bears' habitat after the wildfires in Spain.
Our goal: 600 #TreesForBears
Link in the comments!
#conservation
You can help us restore the bears' habitat after the wildfires in Spain.
Our goal: 600 #TreesForBears
Link in the comments!
#conservation
After years of delays, NGOs have scored a big step in court against the Vlora Airport in Albania 🎉 The Albanian Administrative Court of Appeal has finally returned the Vlora Airport case for trial at first instance, meaning the court can finally go to the merits of the case.
© Joni Vorpsi/PPNEA
© Joni Vorpsi/PPNEA
November 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
After years of delays, NGOs have scored a big step in court against the Vlora Airport in Albania 🎉 The Albanian Administrative Court of Appeal has finally returned the Vlora Airport case for trial at first instance, meaning the court can finally go to the merits of the case.
© Joni Vorpsi/PPNEA
© Joni Vorpsi/PPNEA
The Western Balkan candidates are still failing to meet EU nature and #biodiversity safeguards. @ec.europa.eu notes serious shortfalls in it's Enlargement Package, especially in protected-area safeguards, species conservation and environmental impact assessments.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The Western Balkan candidates are still failing to meet EU nature and #biodiversity safeguards. @ec.europa.eu notes serious shortfalls in it's Enlargement Package, especially in protected-area safeguards, species conservation and environmental impact assessments.
www.euronatur.org/en/about-eur...
www.euronatur.org/en/about-eur...
We are still a bit emotional: In a moving ceremony last night, Ardian Koçi received the EuroNatur Award for “his integrity and great personal commitment to protect Divjakë-Karavasta National Park in #Albania,” according to EuroNatur's @schwadererg.bsky.social
Read more: tinyurl.com/yud5m77z
Read more: tinyurl.com/yud5m77z
October 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We are still a bit emotional: In a moving ceremony last night, Ardian Koçi received the EuroNatur Award for “his integrity and great personal commitment to protect Divjakë-Karavasta National Park in #Albania,” according to EuroNatur's @schwadererg.bsky.social
Read more: tinyurl.com/yud5m77z
Read more: tinyurl.com/yud5m77z
Our mentoring programme enters the next round 🌍
Starting in January 2026, our 9-month mentoring programme connects future leaders from the conservation sector with mentors to help you build the skills, networks and confidence in #conservation.
Apply now 👉 More info in the comments!
Starting in January 2026, our 9-month mentoring programme connects future leaders from the conservation sector with mentors to help you build the skills, networks and confidence in #conservation.
Apply now 👉 More info in the comments!
October 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Our mentoring programme enters the next round 🌍
Starting in January 2026, our 9-month mentoring programme connects future leaders from the conservation sector with mentors to help you build the skills, networks and confidence in #conservation.
Apply now 👉 More info in the comments!
Starting in January 2026, our 9-month mentoring programme connects future leaders from the conservation sector with mentors to help you build the skills, networks and confidence in #conservation.
Apply now 👉 More info in the comments!
#Rivers know no borders 🏞️ That's why we're on our way to a transboundary Vjosa/Aoos Wild River National Park.
Watch the video to learn more about our impact in 2024 and our vision of cross-border river protection.
Or take a look at our 2024 Year in Review! Link in the comments below ⬇️
Watch the video to learn more about our impact in 2024 and our vision of cross-border river protection.
Or take a look at our 2024 Year in Review! Link in the comments below ⬇️
September 29, 2025 at 8:03 AM
#Rivers know no borders 🏞️ That's why we're on our way to a transboundary Vjosa/Aoos Wild River National Park.
Watch the video to learn more about our impact in 2024 and our vision of cross-border river protection.
Or take a look at our 2024 Year in Review! Link in the comments below ⬇️
Watch the video to learn more about our impact in 2024 and our vision of cross-border river protection.
Or take a look at our 2024 Year in Review! Link in the comments below ⬇️
The Transboundary River Forum in Greece has kicked off! We are talking about the protection and sustainable management of transboundary #river ecosystems, with an emphasis on the Aoos/Vjosa 🌊
#natureconservation #transboundaryriverforum #aoos #vjosa
#natureconservation #transboundaryriverforum #aoos #vjosa
September 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The Transboundary River Forum in Greece has kicked off! We are talking about the protection and sustainable management of transboundary #river ecosystems, with an emphasis on the Aoos/Vjosa 🌊
#natureconservation #transboundaryriverforum #aoos #vjosa
#natureconservation #transboundaryriverforum #aoos #vjosa
The countdown is on: On 16 October 2025, the EuroNatur Award will be presented to Albanian conservationist Ardian Koçi – on the island of Mainau in Lake Constance🏆
We’ll be sharing a Best-Of from the award ceremony right here on social media. Follow us so you don’t miss it!
© Mirjan Topi
We’ll be sharing a Best-Of from the award ceremony right here on social media. Follow us so you don’t miss it!
© Mirjan Topi
September 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The countdown is on: On 16 October 2025, the EuroNatur Award will be presented to Albanian conservationist Ardian Koçi – on the island of Mainau in Lake Constance🏆
We’ll be sharing a Best-Of from the award ceremony right here on social media. Follow us so you don’t miss it!
© Mirjan Topi
We’ll be sharing a Best-Of from the award ceremony right here on social media. Follow us so you don’t miss it!
© Mirjan Topi
Together with our nature conservation partners, we campaign for the survival of otters in South-Eastern Europe 🦦💚
👉 Want to help us protect otters along the Balkan Green Belt? https://www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-do/european-green-belt/donate-for-the-european-green-belt
#BESTbelt #EuroNatur
👉 Want to help us protect otters along the Balkan Green Belt? https://www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-do/european-green-belt/donate-for-the-european-green-belt
#BESTbelt #EuroNatur
September 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Together with our nature conservation partners, we campaign for the survival of otters in South-Eastern Europe 🦦💚
👉 Want to help us protect otters along the Balkan Green Belt? https://www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-do/european-green-belt/donate-for-the-european-green-belt
#BESTbelt #EuroNatur
👉 Want to help us protect otters along the Balkan Green Belt? https://www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-do/european-green-belt/donate-for-the-european-green-belt
#BESTbelt #EuroNatur
One week to go! We're heading to Ioannina, Greece for the Transboundary River Forum 2025 — a unique gathering dedicated to the protection and sustainable management of Europe's shared river ecosystems.
Will you be there too? Let us know — we’d love to connect! 🙋♀️
Will you be there too? Let us know — we’d love to connect! 🙋♀️
September 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
One week to go! We're heading to Ioannina, Greece for the Transboundary River Forum 2025 — a unique gathering dedicated to the protection and sustainable management of Europe's shared river ecosystems.
Will you be there too? Let us know — we’d love to connect! 🙋♀️
Will you be there too? Let us know — we’d love to connect! 🙋♀️
We’re proud to present the EuroNatur Calendar “Natural Treasures of Europe 2026” – featuring the 12 winning images from our photo contest 📷
Order yours now: https://www.euronatur-shop.com/produkt/euronatur-naturschaetze-europas-ab-sofort-vorbestellen/
Cover photo: Konstantin Völker
Order yours now: https://www.euronatur-shop.com/produkt/euronatur-naturschaetze-europas-ab-sofort-vorbestellen/
Cover photo: Konstantin Völker
September 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We’re proud to present the EuroNatur Calendar “Natural Treasures of Europe 2026” – featuring the 12 winning images from our photo contest 📷
Order yours now: https://www.euronatur-shop.com/produkt/euronatur-naturschaetze-europas-ab-sofort-vorbestellen/
Cover photo: Konstantin Völker
Order yours now: https://www.euronatur-shop.com/produkt/euronatur-naturschaetze-europas-ab-sofort-vorbestellen/
Cover photo: Konstantin Völker
"We see biodiversity as one of the enablers of cooperation between the EU and the Western Balkans," says Viktor Berishaj, Senior Policy Officer at @euronatur.bsky.social and writing lead of the report "Biodiversity. The Case of the Western Balkans".
Find out more in the video ⬇️
#OurImpact24 #policy
Find out more in the video ⬇️
#OurImpact24 #policy
September 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
"We see biodiversity as one of the enablers of cooperation between the EU and the Western Balkans," says Viktor Berishaj, Senior Policy Officer at @euronatur.bsky.social and writing lead of the report "Biodiversity. The Case of the Western Balkans".
Find out more in the video ⬇️
#OurImpact24 #policy
Find out more in the video ⬇️
#OurImpact24 #policy
The European Green Belt Days kick off tomorrow! 🎉
They showcase the heart and soul of the European Green Belt: peace and conservation 💚
Check out which activities are planned: https://www.europeangreenbelt.org/activities/european-green-belt-days
We can't wait to meet you there! 👋
© Rina Kovaçi
They showcase the heart and soul of the European Green Belt: peace and conservation 💚
Check out which activities are planned: https://www.europeangreenbelt.org/activities/european-green-belt-days
We can't wait to meet you there! 👋
© Rina Kovaçi
September 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The European Green Belt Days kick off tomorrow! 🎉
They showcase the heart and soul of the European Green Belt: peace and conservation 💚
Check out which activities are planned: https://www.europeangreenbelt.org/activities/european-green-belt-days
We can't wait to meet you there! 👋
© Rina Kovaçi
They showcase the heart and soul of the European Green Belt: peace and conservation 💚
Check out which activities are planned: https://www.europeangreenbelt.org/activities/european-green-belt-days
We can't wait to meet you there! 👋
© Rina Kovaçi
You can now start your personal fundraising campaign on our website in just a few minutes 🎉
Whether it’s your birthday, a sports challenge or any other occasion – use it to raise donations for Europe's wild nature 🌿
Try it now and create your campaign: www.euronatur.org/fundraiser
Whether it’s your birthday, a sports challenge or any other occasion – use it to raise donations for Europe's wild nature 🌿
Try it now and create your campaign: www.euronatur.org/fundraiser
September 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
You can now start your personal fundraising campaign on our website in just a few minutes 🎉
Whether it’s your birthday, a sports challenge or any other occasion – use it to raise donations for Europe's wild nature 🌿
Try it now and create your campaign: www.euronatur.org/fundraiser
Whether it’s your birthday, a sports challenge or any other occasion – use it to raise donations for Europe's wild nature 🌿
Try it now and create your campaign: www.euronatur.org/fundraiser
Nature needs your help NOW 🚨
Across Europe, our forests are thinning, our rivers are drying, and our wildlife is vanishing. Now the European Commission wants to weaken the very laws that protect them.
It’s our nature, our home, our right. #HandsOffNature
📢 Speak up now: http://handsoffnature.eu
Across Europe, our forests are thinning, our rivers are drying, and our wildlife is vanishing. Now the European Commission wants to weaken the very laws that protect them.
It’s our nature, our home, our right. #HandsOffNature
📢 Speak up now: http://handsoffnature.eu
September 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Nature needs your help NOW 🚨
Across Europe, our forests are thinning, our rivers are drying, and our wildlife is vanishing. Now the European Commission wants to weaken the very laws that protect them.
It’s our nature, our home, our right. #HandsOffNature
📢 Speak up now: http://handsoffnature.eu
Across Europe, our forests are thinning, our rivers are drying, and our wildlife is vanishing. Now the European Commission wants to weaken the very laws that protect them.
It’s our nature, our home, our right. #HandsOffNature
📢 Speak up now: http://handsoffnature.eu
Hi, nice to meet you — we’re the team behind EuroNatur 💚
#natureconservation #EuroNatur
© Gerald Jarausch
#natureconservation #EuroNatur
© Gerald Jarausch
August 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Hi, nice to meet you — we’re the team behind EuroNatur 💚
#natureconservation #EuroNatur
© Gerald Jarausch
#natureconservation #EuroNatur
© Gerald Jarausch
Together with our partner FAPAS, we've made real progress for the #bears 🐻 But threats remain, and the journey isn’t over. Watch the video to see what we’ve achieved — and why your support is essential for the next steps.
#YouCanHelpMakeitHappen
#YouCanHelpMakeitHappen
August 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Together with our partner FAPAS, we've made real progress for the #bears 🐻 But threats remain, and the journey isn’t over. Watch the video to see what we’ve achieved — and why your support is essential for the next steps.
#YouCanHelpMakeitHappen
#YouCanHelpMakeitHappen
What's the point of a national park label if it's only on paper? #vjosa
Absolutely: Nothing. Want to add your voice to our email campaign to the Albanian government? Find the link in the comments!
#savetheblueheartofeurope #ProtectOurVjosaParkNow
Absolutely: Nothing. Want to add your voice to our email campaign to the Albanian government? Find the link in the comments!
#savetheblueheartofeurope #ProtectOurVjosaParkNow
August 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
What's the point of a national park label if it's only on paper? #vjosa
Absolutely: Nothing. Want to add your voice to our email campaign to the Albanian government? Find the link in the comments!
#savetheblueheartofeurope #ProtectOurVjosaParkNow
Absolutely: Nothing. Want to add your voice to our email campaign to the Albanian government? Find the link in the comments!
#savetheblueheartofeurope #ProtectOurVjosaParkNow
To save the Aquatic Warbler from extinction, EuroNatur in collaboration with seven partners have launched the project LIFE4AquaticWarbler. The goal is to halt the decline in subpopulations in Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine and to initiate the recovery of populations in Germany and Hungary🪶 More info⬇️
August 7, 2025 at 10:38 AM
To save the Aquatic Warbler from extinction, EuroNatur in collaboration with seven partners have launched the project LIFE4AquaticWarbler. The goal is to halt the decline in subpopulations in Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine and to initiate the recovery of populations in Germany and Hungary🪶 More info⬇️
Which #Oder do you want to experience? One that is destroyed, or one that remains alive? 🐟 Our vision for the Oder takes into account the needs of both #nature and the communities along the #river, standing in clear contrast to the current situation and harmful plans for further river expansion 💧
August 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Romania's primary and old-growth forests are still not adequately protected!
@euronatur.bsky.social, @robinwood.bsky.social and @eia-news.bsky.social expose that local authorities continue to regularly allow logging in Natura 2000 areas without carrying out the necessary nature impact assessments ⬇️
@euronatur.bsky.social, @robinwood.bsky.social and @eia-news.bsky.social expose that local authorities continue to regularly allow logging in Natura 2000 areas without carrying out the necessary nature impact assessments ⬇️
August 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Romania's primary and old-growth forests are still not adequately protected!
@euronatur.bsky.social, @robinwood.bsky.social and @eia-news.bsky.social expose that local authorities continue to regularly allow logging in Natura 2000 areas without carrying out the necessary nature impact assessments ⬇️
@euronatur.bsky.social, @robinwood.bsky.social and @eia-news.bsky.social expose that local authorities continue to regularly allow logging in Natura 2000 areas without carrying out the necessary nature impact assessments ⬇️
The latest report by @euronatur.bsky.social, @robinwood.bsky.social and @eia-news.bsky.social exposes: Romanian authorities still allow illegal #logging in protected Natura 2000 areas and sawmills continue to source large quantities of timber from protected natural areas like Călimani. Read more ⬇️
August 4, 2025 at 7:58 AM
The latest report by @euronatur.bsky.social, @robinwood.bsky.social and @eia-news.bsky.social exposes: Romanian authorities still allow illegal #logging in protected Natura 2000 areas and sawmills continue to source large quantities of timber from protected natural areas like Călimani. Read more ⬇️
Today is World Nature Conservation Day! And even though there is a lot to do and many challenges ahead, every day we witness how everyone in nature conservation gives their best. And that’s something worth celebrating! 💚
#WorldNatureConservationDay #EuroNatur #ConnectingNatureAndPeople
#WorldNatureConservationDay #EuroNatur #ConnectingNatureAndPeople
July 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Today is World Nature Conservation Day! And even though there is a lot to do and many challenges ahead, every day we witness how everyone in nature conservation gives their best. And that’s something worth celebrating! 💚
#WorldNatureConservationDay #EuroNatur #ConnectingNatureAndPeople
#WorldNatureConservationDay #EuroNatur #ConnectingNatureAndPeople