Ecological catastrophe on the Neretva: fish kill caused by hydropower operations
The operation of the new Ulog hydro power plant triggered a massive fish kill in September 2025. Oxygen-depleted deep water from the reservoir killed endangered species such as the softmouth trout. These findings were formally presented today, 28 November at a conference hosted by Foundation ACT and the Zeleni Klub (Green Club) at the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo.
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Major success for the Morača River in Montenegro: Memorandum of Understanding signed to place it under protection
The Montenegrin Ministry of Environment, together with EuroNatur and its Montenegrin partner organisations CZIP and CDE-MES, has signed a memorandum of understanding to improve the protection of the Morača.
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Balkan nature on the line: Environmental compliance lags in EU accession drive
++ Western Balkan candidates are still failing to meet EU nature and biodiversity safeguards ++ European Commission’s Enlargement Package notes serious shortfalls especially in protected-area safeguards, species conservation and environmental impact assessments ++
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UNESCO designation for Vjosa
In September 2025, the Vjosa River in Albania was recognised as a UNESCO biosphere reserve — in our view, a purely symbolic achievement that now needs to be translated into concrete action to live up to the new designation.
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Further step towards the creation of a cross-border Vjosa-Aoos National Park
One river, two countries. At the transboundary river forum, another step was taken toward creating the first transboundary wild river national park in Europe: Aoos/Vjosa.
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IUCN Congress votes in favor of Motion 130: Strengthening restrictions against unsustainable tourism infrastructure
Upfront the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress, members have overwhelmingly approved Motion 130 with more than 98 % of votes, calling for stronger restrictions on unsustainable tourism infrastructure in IUCN Category I and II protected areas.
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Finally securing Mavrovo National Park
A coalition of 19 civil society organisations has sent a powerful message to the Government of North Macedonia: act now to re-proclaim Mavrovo National Park in compliance with the law!
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Mounting Pressures Threaten Vjosa Wild River National Park
Various causes of endangerment threaten the Vjosa and its status as a wild river national park; urgent action is needed.
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Komarnica dam: postponed instead of cancelled
The Komarnica River will continue to flow freely through its eponymous canyon - at least for the time being. The project has been temporarily halted, but not cancelled.
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Aoos Springs Dam Drains Life from One of Europe’s Last Wild Rivers
The lack of required ecological flow from a hydropower dam in the Greek section of the Aoos/Vjosa River is endangering a unique and fragile ecosystem. A new scientific study underscores the urgent need to establish a minimum flow regime to restore the river’s ecological functions and safeguard its rich biodiversity.
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