International Day of Action for Rivers: Spotlight on Montenegro’s threatened Komarnica Canyon
On 14 March, International Day of Action for Rivers, the documentary "Komarnica: The Wild That Remains" will premiere. An exclusive pre-screening webinar on 12 March will offer an early look, while a growing petition continues to rally international support for the protection of the Komarnica River.
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“Rural communities have a deep understanding of nature.”
In a world where nature conservation and environmental protection are more important than ever, women are now playing a key role. In this series of articles, we highlight women who are bringing about positive change with passion, courage, and vision, and who are making a significant contribution to protecting Europe's natural environment.
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Finally, a management body to conserve the Ulcinj Salina
++ On 30 January, the municipality of Ulcinj and the Montenegrin Ministry of the Environment signed an agreement to establish a management body to conserve the Ulcinj Salina++ This step is an important foundation for the effective management of the protected area ++ 2 February is World Wetlands Day ++
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Open letter to Edi Rama: Leave Sazan untouched!
More than 40 environmental and nature conservation organisations from 28 countries have signed an open letter to Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama and Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj calling for an immediate halt to the planned luxury resort on the island of Sazan. Approved in January 2025 as a “strategic investment,” the project involves extensive construction work on Albania's only island and, according to the organisations, threatens an ecologically outstanding protected area.
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Europe’s last wild rivers under siege: Nearly 2,500 km of pristine Balkan rivers lost since 2012
The first comparable regional assessment in over a decade documents the deterioration of Europe's last wild rivers, with pristine stretches dropping from 30 to 23 per cent since 2012 - a staggering loss of 2,450 river kilometres. Albania’s rivers have deteriorated faster than those of any other Balkan country, largely due to hydropower and river regulation.
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Counting for Conservation – 60th International Waterbird Census
++ Tens of thousands take part in 60th International Waterbird Census ++ 1.9 billion waterbirds have been recorded since the 1st count in 1967 ++ The results contributed to international protection for wetlands ++ EuroNatur and its partner organizations in other European countries are also involved in the count ++
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Vlora Airport in Albania criticized again at Bern Convention meeting
Albania is ignoring key elements of Bern Convention Recommendation regarding Vjosa river and Vlora International Airport.
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EU budget: Nature needs to be a priority – not a side note!
The European Council is meeting in Brussels to debate the 2028-2034 EU budget. Yet, nature conservation and restoration are left without ringfenced and dedicated public funding. In a joint letter, EuroNatur Foundation and CEE Bankwatch Network are hence calling for a budget that delivers for nature.
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A toast to biodiversity
++ International EuroNatur photo competition launches ++ A memorable number for the “European Treasures of Nature”: For the 33rd time, the search is on for the best nature photographs in Europe ++
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“For me, the national park is like someone I love”
The Albanian conservationist Ardian Koçi received the EuroNatur Award on 16 October 2025 on the Isle of Mainau in Lake Constance. We chose him as this year’s recipient because of his extraordinary personal commitment to the protection of Divjakë-Karavasta National Park.
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