Wilderness in Antarctica: How an International Treaty Protects the Last Great Frontier
Antarctica Day may have passed, but it’s not too late to test your knowledge about this unique continent. How much
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Climate change
Education Festival in Slovakia
European Wilderness Society joint the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Festival in Slovakia. The ESD festival was a vibrant event promoting awareness and
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Wilderness Sanitation Solutions
Celebrate World Toilet Day! Discover how smart sanitation protects wilderness, supports communities, and makes outdoor adventures better.
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International Day of Climate Action
The International Day of Climate Action, observed annually on October 24, is a global call to raise awareness about the
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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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Melting Glaciers in the Alps: A Climate Crisis Unfolding
The glaciers of the Alps, some of Europe’s most iconic natural landmarks, are disappearing at an alarming rate due to
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The Impact of Climate Change on the Amazon: A Crisis Deepening
Climate change is severely affecting the Amazon, with devastating consequences for its rivers, biodiversity, and local communities. The Amazon is
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How Climate Change Influences Butterflies’ Lives
Just recently, climate change has shown once more its daunting face. Temperatures in central Europe rose to about 20 degrees
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Positive Climate Developments
To start the week on a good note, today we would like to focus on some positive developments that humanity
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Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Global warming is on the rise and this can be seen not only by more extreme and frequent catastrophic weather
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Zero Emissions Day: Giving Our Planet One Day Off A Year
Each year, on September 21st, Zero Emissions Day is celebrated around the world. What is Zero Emissions Day? Zero Emissions
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How Wetlands help the environment
What wetlands can do for us With climate change on the rise, more and more ways are being sought to
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Climate change is weakening forests
A new study from the beginning of this year conducted by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre shows that climate
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Forest in Germany suffer
Forest in Germany is not doing well. Spruce dies and other trees suffer. This is a conclusion of recent forest focused
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Overcoming the Bark Beetle Threat: Time for a Comprehensive Strategy
The battle to save Austrian native forests from the bark beetle is a pressing issue that demands urgent attention. The
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How trees could reduce death rate in European cities
The cooling effect of trees is well known, but no study has so far aimed to quantify how many premature
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World Ocean Day
World Oceans Day is an annual global observance held on June 8th to celebrate the significance of our oceans and
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UN Talks to End Global Plastic Pollution
A UN member states committee is currently holding meetings in Paris. The main driver behind the meetings is the global
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Use of biodegradable plastic in forest
Plastics have a bad reputation from an environmental point of view. But new biodegradable plastic, used also in forest, is more
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Earth Day
Every year, on 22nd of April the Earth is celebrated around the world. Today marks the anniversary of the birth of
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