Re-live the first International Wilderness Week
It has been almost two months since the first International Wilderness Week took place. This first-of-its-kind event gathered almost 100
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A river in New Zealand legally becomes a person
In 2017, an exceptional incident occurred. Whanganui River became the first waterway in the world to get legal personhood. The
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Climate change adaptation in the Carpathians
Today is International Mountain Day, making it a great reason to highlight one of the largest mountain ranges in Europe:
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What does Wilderness mean to you?
During the International Wilderness Week, we have heard many stories, opinions and angles on Wilderness. It has once again proven
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Lockdown life for our Wilderness volunteers
As Austria went through its second lockdown, life, once again, became a little more challenging. This is even more the
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A Wilderness Christmas countdown!
Christmas is soon to be upon us, so celebrate the countdown to the big day with the Wilderness Advent Calendar!
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Successful Second Ranger Training course in Ukraine
The second Ranger training course for Ukraine was conducted by the trainers from Ukraine, Austria, Slovakia and Lithuania in November,
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Natura 2000 lacks effective management
Last week, we had a close look at the latest State of Nature Report of the European Environment Agency. It
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The real roots of global warming
Our entire economy is driven by the greatest cause of global warming: the fossil fuel industry. Any diplomatic attempt or
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International Day of Action on Forest Biomass Energy
We are taking part in an International Day of Action on Forest Biomass Energy on 24th November and need your
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Final events of the project “Clean up Synevyr, Ukraine”
The project “Clean up Synevyr National Nature Park, Ukraine” is reaching its final phase. Together with our local partners, we
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State of nature in the EU: more action needed
Six years have passed already since the last state of nature report of the European Environment Agency. Thus, the agency
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Your career for our future – An international Masters Degree Programme in Austria
The demand for highly-skilled conservation experts is growing. The Carinthia University of Applied Sciences developed an international Masters Degree Programme
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Ukrainian Ranger Training continues!
European Wilderness Society is happy to announce that our training course for Ukrainian rangers Training will continue! During our first
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Celebrating Sustainability Day today!
In 1970, air and water quality, forest logging and extraction of resources were rising issues in the USA. And so,
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Levelling up nature in the UK
Across the world, leaders have committed to placing 30% of land under protected status by 2030 through the Leaders’ Pledge
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A beautiful Wilderness journey: Thousands engaged during the first International Wilderness Week
Throughout the first International Wilderness Week, we have been exploring the essence, values and challenges of Wilderness. We are happy
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Achieving a Global Deal for Nature?
Failure to achieve any of the Aichi Biodiveristy Targets has made the upcoming COP 15 CBD talks of urgent importance.
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EU as role model to fight climate change
Last week, the European Union Parliament voted for an ambitious increase of the percentage of greenhouse gas emissions to be
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Switzerland votes against hunting wolves
On Sunday, 27th of September 2020, a referendum took place in Switzerland to decide over the faith of a revised
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