How mountain building influences biodiversity
Who would have thought that not only individuals but also planets could be affected by a midlife crisis? Once upon
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European Wilderness Society
Are Real or Fake Christmas Trees Better?
The production of a fake Christmas tree involves higher CO2 emissions than a natural one, even without taking into account
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A new knowledge exchange platform for UNESCO World Heritage Beech Forests launched
The Interreg BEECH POWER project has recently launched a unique online platform. The platform serves as a networking and knowledge sharing
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Mapping the underground network of fungi
The vast network of fungi beneath the ground, also known as the internet of life and integral part of the
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12th meeting of the Carpathian Convention Implementation Committee
On November 18-19, 2021 the 12th meeting of the Carpathian Convention Implementation Committee (12th CCIC) took place. Considering recent COVID-19
Read MoreNew translations of Respect Nature poster and folder available
Our poster and folder ‘Respect Nature’ is available for downloading in several languages! Update 8.12.2021: Folder Czech Each time we
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Global resolution to reduce deforestation until 2030
At the COP26 world climate summit in Glasgow, more than 100 countries have pledged to stop deforestation by 2030. This was
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Member states slam new EU forest strategy for 2030
Forests are possibly the most important ally in the fight against the climate and biodiversity crisis. They capture massive amounts
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International Banks threaten the High Caucasus
The European Wilderness Society is in touch with numerous Wilderness advocates all over the world and has already dedicated a
Read MoreEuropean PROJECT Developer
We are looking for a project developer for our many European projects. As full-time employee, you will work a 4-day work week and with high self-responsibility in an equal opportunity work environment of a passionate, social, international, creative, young and
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Marine disaster in Spain
For the past week, more than 4.5 tons of dead fish have washed up on the coast of the Mar
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Wisconsin’s wolves threatened by new hunting quota
Last week, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Boards approved the new quota for the November hunt of grey wolves, allowing the
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Interreg Centralparks project: Carpathian Quiz winners
From 1st of June to 19th of July, Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE project Centralparks ran an educational Quiz on the Carpathian region. In the
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New technologies meeting old methods solves current issues in agriculture
Agriculture and food production account for 34% of global green house emissions. It also has a massive impact on biodiversity,
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How YOU can promote soil health
Healthy soil combats climate change, promotes biodiversity and supports food production. However, to create food systems that are healthy for
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Signs of movement in the EU against pesticides and fur farming?
Recent news from Brussels on the agricultural front has involved discussions concerning the level of human impact on animals. Practices
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Healthy soil: good for you and for the planet
The other day, we looked at why healthy soil is an important instrument to fight climate change. The focus here
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Post-2020 biodiversity framework: living in better harmony with nature?
Two weeks ago, Macquarie University ran an event called Global Dialogue on Biodiversity Law and Governance. Dr. Michelle Lim, the Senior Lecturer in Environmental
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Wetlands International launches a portal for data on waterbird populations
On 29 June 2021, Wetlands International launched the Waterbird Populations Portal. This is an online interactive platform, which collects current data
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The Wisdom of Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Way before modern agricultural farming, industrialization and the creature comforts of modern domesticity insulated us from much of the toil
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