As the most advanced EU accession candidate in the Western Balkans, #Montenegro faces growing expectations to lead by example when it comes to protecting nature. This was at the heart of a recent event in the @europarl.europa.eu. More info: www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-d... #conservation

Good News! #birds An Aquatic Warbler has been spotted in the Hortobágy region in Hungary for the first time in 14 years. This extremely rare bird species is extinct as a breeding bird in Hungary, but an international species conservation project, in which we're involved, aims to ensure its return.

A ray of hope for Aquatic warbler. @euronatur.bsky.social @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-d...

1/2On Wednesday, the @europarl.europa.eu's Committee on Budgets votes on its draft interim report on the next EU budget. We’re calling once again for a nature-focused budget that saves the LIFE programme, sets a 10% biodiversity spending target to help close the funding gap... @euronatur.bsky.social

📣 New webinar about river protection! Learn more about the Blue Heart of Europe, why Europe’s wild #rivers need protection, and what our work looks like. Registere here: https://www.euronatur.org/en/events (The webinar will be held in German.) © Bruno D'Amicis

How we actually look hunting Easter eggs today 🍫🏃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ The EuroNatur team wishes everyone celebrating a Happy Easter 🐰 © Willi Rolfes

New webinar with Annette Spangenberg, EuroNatur's Head of Fresh Water Programme, on 15 April 2026 at 6 p.m. 🌊 The webinar will be held in German. 👉 https://www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-do/river-protection-in-europe/webinar-in-april © 1: Bruno D'Amicis, 2: Matic Oblak, 3: Richard Burton #rivers

1/2 Milestone for #lynx conservation in Europe 🎉 With under 50 individuals left, the Balkan lynx is critically endangered.  Now, a new Regional Strategy for the #conservation of the Balkan lynx has been officially endorsed at the CMS COP15 in Brazil. © ERA - Balkan Lynx Recovery Programme

In Belozem in Bulgaria, spring has already arrived – the first stork egg of the year has appeared. With more than 50 breeding pairs, Belozem is one of the most important places in Bulgaria for the species. This is why, more than 20 years ago, it became part of the European Stork Villages Network 🪶

You only have one week left to take part in our photo competition and share your best shots of Europe’s wild nature! 🪶  More info: https://www.euronatur.org/en/about-euronatur/information-and-contact/publications-and-events/photo-competition/competition-2026 © Oscar Diez Martínez #conservation

Today is the International Day of Forests!🌳 #conservation © Black Forest Collective

The #Vjosa Wild River National Park’s third anniversary is a sobering reminder: victories on paper are not enough. Protection on the ground must follow – now🌊 Read the news on our website: https://www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-do/news/vjosa-wild-river-national-park-turns-three #rivers #conservation

1/3 On the International Day of Action for Rivers, we’re turning the spotlight on Montenegro’s threatened Komarnica Canyon 📣 On this day, the documentary “Komarnica: The Wild That Remains” will premiere. It tells the story of one of Europe’s last wild #rivers and the people working to protect it.

1/2 The EU’s LIFE programme has supported thousands of successful environmental protection projects for over 30 years. Our recent webinar brought together experts and decision makers to discuss the road ahead for LIFE. 🔮 www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA3U...

[Tomorrow] Last chance to register for our webinar on the future of the EU’s LIFE programme. What’s next for Europe’s flagship nature programme? Join our webinar to learn if we can still save LIFE! 🌱 ➡️ Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The EU’s LIFE programme has funded thousands of nature protection and restoration projects for more than 30 years. But now its existence is under threat. Join our panel discussion to get to know more about the achievements of LIFE and to get insights into the future of nature financing. Sign up ⬇️

Starting the week with some facts about Europe’s rarest songbird, the Aquatic Warbler 🐦 Take a look and find them all in the comments ⬇️  © Žymantas Morkvėnas #birds

Biodiversity is in crisis. To protect and restore nature, we need more funding. Yet the LIFE programme – the EU’s only fund dedicated to nature – has been axed from the next EU budget proposal. 💡 Join our webinar and gain expert insights. 👉 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Even though AI-generated images are everywhere on social media, the beauty of Europe’s landscapes and wildlife is real 💚 Our nature and species conservation projects help preserve Europe’s nature in its beauty and diversity. 👉 Learn more about our work on our website: https://www.euronatur.org/en

❗ The European Parliament and EU Member States have a unique opportunity to ensure all European “green” funds exclude fossil fuels. 📣 We join 132 other organisations and experts and ask them to seize it! Read our open-letter ⤵️ reclaimfinance.org/site/en/2026...

1/2 [Coming soon] Tackling the biodiversity crisis should be a top priority. The EU’s LIFE programme has contributed to thousands of successful environmental protection projects for over 30 years. But now its existence is under threat. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

1/2 [WEBINAR] Biodiversity is in crisis. To protect and restore nature, we need more funding. The EU’s LIFE programme has funded thousands of nature protection and restoration projects for more than 30 years. But is there place for LIFE in the next EU budget?

1/ 🌱 In 2024, the EU made history by adopting the Nature Restoration Law, committing to restore all degraded ecosystems – forests, rivers, seas, farmland, and even cities by 2050. Now comes the hard part: turning plans into action.

... 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.