Environmental Impact of the War in Ukraine
Environmental Impact of the War in Ukraine: How the Conflict is Destroying Nature The war in Ukraine has devastated the
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Author: Jana Koegst
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024: Protecting Our Future by Learning From the Past November 5th is World Tsunami Awareness Day, and this
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Northern Bald Ibis Reintroduction
Northern Bald Ibis Reintroduction A Conservation Success Story Spanning Europe The Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) is an iconic bird
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Marine Wilderness: A Crucial Refuge for Biodiversity
Marine wilderness areas are the last remaining strongholds of untouched ocean habitats. These regions are essential for protecting biodiversity and
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A Marine Conservation Milestone: The Azores’ Global Impact
The Azores has just taken a groundbreaking step in ocean conservation. With the establishment of the largest Marine Protected Area
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World Sustainability Day 2024: Reflecting on Past, Present and Future
As we approach World Sustainability Day on October 23rd, we are reminded of the urgent need to protect the planet for future
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Dogs on a Mission: Conserving Wildlife with Naturschutzhunde
Conservation efforts are evolving with new and innovative approaches. At the European Wilderness Society, one of our most exciting tools
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The Wildness(t)räume Exhibition: A Glimpse into Europe’s Wilderness Future
The Wildness(t)räume exhibition at the Nationalpark-Zentrum Eifel invites visitors to experience the beauty and complexity of the Eifel National Park’s ecosystems while
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Trophic Cascade in Yellowstone National Park
The reintroduction of a key predator to Yellowstone National Park has sparked an extraordinary ecological revival, reshaping the park’s landscape and wildlife. From the recovery of willow stands to the flourishing of beaver colonies and the return of songbirds, this keystone species has set off a chain reaction that highlights the deep interconnection within ecosystems. Discover how a single species has transformed Yellowstone and the important lessons this holds for conservation efforts around the world.
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Microplastics – Threat to the environment and our health
The impact of microplastics on the environment and human health is both alarming and complex. This is affecting marine life
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World Indigenous Peoples Day: Celebrating Knowledge and Protecting Nature
August 9th marked World Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to acknowledge and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and knowledge of indigenous
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World Clean Up Day
Friday September 20 marks the World CleanUp Day. On this day, all over the member states of the United Nations, people
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Different Understandings of the term ‘Wilderness’
“Give me the ocean, the desert, or the wilderness!” Walking – Henry David Thoreau Introduction Exploring different understandings of wilderness
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