LIFE critically endangered
LIFE, the European Union’s funding programme for environmental, nature and climate protection, is the backbone of European nature conservation. Yet it is under attack, particularly from conservative and right-wing populist forces within the EU.
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The night of the silent hunter
The eagle owl is one of the largest owls in the world—and yet very few people ever get to see one. To find out how many eagle owls still live in Montenegro, our partners at CZIP set out on nightly acoustic surveys to locate these large owls. They are assisted in this effort by numerous volunteers.
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A toad seen from a frog's-eye view
What happened before the click...Photographers tell their story behind a special picture. This time: a toad from below
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Bird poisonings in Serbia
Serbia is considered one of the hotspots for bird poisoning in Europe. Time and again, corvids and birds of prey fall victim to poisoned bait and so-called kamikaze pigeons. Our Serbian partners at BPSSS are fighting against this form of bird killing – with the help of the justice system and through educational work.
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“There’s something magical about gaining such deep insight into the life of a lynx.”
In times when nature conservation and environmental protection are more important than ever, women play a key role. In this series of articles, we turn the spotlight on passionate, brave, and inspiring women and the positive impact they’re making on nature conservation in Europe. In this sequel: Ira Topličanec
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I spy with my little eye
What happened before the click...Photographers tell their story behind a special picture. This time: I spy with my little eye
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The last of their kind
The Aquatic Warbler is the rarest songbird in Europe. As part of an international EU LIFE project, we are working with numerous partners to do everything we can to save the species from extinction.
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Nature on sale
"Albania is one of the world's fastest growing destinations." How Albania is selling off its natural treasures.
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A blue miracle
It was just a sad chance find, but it turned into a beautiful story: The breeding population of European rollers in the Zeta region of Montenegro is on an upward trend - also thanks to the commitment of our partners at CZIP.
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Balkan lynx threatened by stray dogs
Stray dogs are endangering the very rare Balkan lynx. Our partners in North Macedonia are working closely with veterinarians to solve this largely unknown conservation problem with an effective yet animal-friendly measure.
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