... love is all around! 💚 Whether you’re spending the day with someone special or celebrating yourself, the EuroNatur team wishes you a Happy Valentine’s Day! 🎉 #birds #conservation © 1: depositphotos / Roy pedersen; 2: © Folkert Christoffers

The health of 450 million Europeans vs. short-term gains for a few? Polluters & their political allies are tearing down #environmental laws as we speak. The laws that protect our water, health & #nature 🦤 Don't let it happen. Sign to give nature a voice: handsoffnature.eu #HandsOffNature

Remind our leaders what people want them to protect: clean air, safe water, and our health 💧 Why? Because right now, they are handing out permits to poison our water, food, and nature 🤢 Don't let that happen. Sign our petition now: handsoffnature.eu#take-action #HandsOffNature ✋

1/2 📣 A long-overdue step has been taken for Ulcinj Salina, one of the most important stopovers for migratory #birds along the Adriatic Flyway. Last Friday, the shareholder agreement was signed, paving the way for the establishment of a competent management body 🎉 © CZIP; A. Arning; 🦩: Peter Sackl

📣 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 Sazan. www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-d...

1/3 💧 Europe's wild #rivers are vanishing These time-lapses show more than just construction; they show the silencing of some of Europe’s last wild pulses. 2,450km of pristine rivers have been modified, diverted, or drowned since 2012. © Video: Joshua D. Lim; Music: Tom Fox Music #conservation

1/2 🦆 On Sunday, we took part in the #InternationalWaterbirdCensus. Despite the persistent high fog, it was once again a rewarding experience with a wide range of observations. Like all large bodies of water, Lake Constance is divided into sections and we were responsible for three of them. #birds

The International Waterbird Census has been around for 60 years! 🦢 Over the decades, countless experiences have been gained. Follow this link to explore photos and personal stories from #bird counters around the world: ➡️https://iwc.wetlands.org/postcards © Mateusz Piesiak @wetlandsint.bsky.social

This year, the The International Waterbird Census takes place for the 60th time 🪶 EuroNatur and our partners across Europe are also taking part. 👉 Swipe through the photos to find out what it is and why it matters. © Andreas Volz, Mateusz Piesiak, Cornelia Mähr, depositphotos - Sander Meertins

Did you know that Serbia is considered one of the hotspots for #bird poisoning in Europe? Corvids and #birds of prey repeatedly fall victim to poisoned bait and so-called kamikaze pigeons. 👉 Learn what's behind this and how our Serbian partners are taking action: www.euronatur.org/en/journal/e...

📣 NEW IN 2026 In our new format, "Oh, Naturally!", our project managers are ready to answer your questions 💬 What have you always wanted to know? Comment below, send a message, or email us with "Oh, Naturally" in the subject at [email protected] 📩 © Bruno D'Amicis #conservation

For the third year in a row, the Standing Committee of #BernConvention has called on the Albanian government to stop the construction of Vlora Airport. "Implementing the recommendations would bring Albania closer to the EU", says @schwadererg.bsky.social www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-d...

1/2 Alarming news for wolves 🐺 Today, the German Federal Cabinet decided to include the wolf in the Federal Hunting Act, a move that enables easier culling and marks a significant change in how the species will be managed nationwide. #wildlife #conservation

1/2 Tomorrow, the European Council debates the 2028–2034 EU budget.  The budget proposal sidelines nature:  🚫 No biodiversity fund  🚫 No spending targets  We’re calling for:  ✅ Protection of the LIFE programme  ✅ A 10% biodiversity target  ✅ Enforcement of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle

In October, Ardian Koçi received the EuroNatur award🏆 This article once again shares his moving story and highlights his extraordinary commitment to the protection of Divjakë-Karavasta National Park. 👉 Read it here: balkaninsight.com/2025/12/10/t... #conservation #albania

... 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

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

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

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

A ray of hope for Europe's rarest songbird: this year, a record number of Aquatic Warblers were recorded in Lithuania. However, there is still cause for concern. Read more ⬇️ www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-d... #birds #conservation

Important step forward: Montenegrin Ministry of Environment, together with @euronatur.bsky.social and its Montenegrin partner organisations CZIP and CDE, has signed a memorandum of understanding to improve the protection of the Morača river. #BlueHeartOfEurope www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-d...

1/ In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Upper Horizons hydropower complex is reshaping the landscape and threatening the rivers Buna, Bunica and Bregava, as well as Hutovo Blato and the Neretva Delta. 🌊

1/ Europe’s nature is in crisis. The EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 promised to put nature on the road to recovery. But halfway through, it’s clear: we’re off track. ❌ No increase in protected land and sea areas since 2021 1/2

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...

We had the privilege of honoring Albanian conservationist Ardian Koçi. His dedication, passion, and tireless work for nature truly inspired us 💚 Watch our video to experience special moments from the ceremony and learn more about Ardian’s motivation and commitment 🎥

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

🚨Protected areas are not development zones. 🚨 In 2024, Albania shockingly changed its Protected Areas Law to allow the construction of airports, resorts, and other developments inside protected areas. This opened the door to projects that threaten some of the country’s most valuable natural sites.

In July, the European Commission published a proposal for a new post 2027 EU budget. 🚨 Nature is left behind with no dedicated fund and no biodiversity targets. 🔍 Read more about gaps in the next EU budget: bankwatch.org/publication/...

Important article in #BalkanInsight about the situation along Vjosa River, 2,5 years after its designation as Wild River National Park. @euronatur.bsky.social balkaninsight.com/2025/10/07/t...

1/2 Together with @euronatur.bsky.social and our other partners, we recently visited projects in Poland. 🐦 @otop-birdlife.bsky.social took us to the Vistula River to see a biodiversity-rich area where ringed plover nests are monitored.

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!

#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 ⬇️

Victory for nature 📣 Just ahead of the 2025 #IUCN World Conservation Congress, members voted overwhelmingly in favor of #Motion130, which calls for stricter rules against unsustainable tourism infrastructure in the world’s most sensitive protected areas.

Protected areas are not the only, but an extremely important cornerstone of any effective strategy to protect the Balkan lynx. @euronatur.bsky.social @thomaswaitz.bsky.social www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-d...

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

Der Schutz des Balkanluchs ist ein Symbol für grenzüberschreitende Zusammenarbeit & Naturschutz in Europa. Zusammen mit @euronatur.bsky.social, MEP Sebastian Everding, NGOs aus den Beitrittsländern am Westbalkan & Expert*innen EU-Institutionen haben wir heute die Rettung des Balkanluchs diskutiert.

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

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

"Opening negotiations on the environment chapter may set the dangerous precedent that #Albania can dismantle #nature protection and still make progress in the #EUenlargement negotiations", says EuroNatur's @schwadererg.bsky.social. Read more in our press release: www.euronatur.org/en/about-eur...

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! 🙋‍♀️

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

"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

🌍✍️ Nearly 200,000 messages sent to the EU in just 10 days: hands off our environmental laws. Citizens won’t let profit come before people + planet. #HandsOffNature

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

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

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

Hi, nice to meet you — we’re the team behind EuroNatur 💚 #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

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

Informativer Artikel in der @wirtschaftswoche.bsky.social über Tourismuswirtschaft in Albanien. Und über den Ausverkauf der Küste sowie massive Eingriffe in Naturschutzgebiete. @euronatur.bsky.social