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Tatra Mountains in Poland by Arek Socha

THE CARPATHIAN MOUNTAINS ARE A BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT AND REFUGE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE

The second largest mountain range in Europe

Refuge for Europe’s largest populations of large carnivores: bears, lynx and wolves

Hosts the last virgin and natural forests of Europe

Home to the headwaters of major rivers

Safeguards unique cultural heritage and Traditional Knowledge

To conserve these fragile and precious ecosystems and support local communities, the Carpathian Convention unites the region’s nations through a subregional treaty.

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Tatras in Slovakia by Tomas Hulik

The Carpathian Convention pursues comprehensive policy and cooperation to promote environmental protection and sustainable development of the region. It seeks to address environmental challenges and improve the quality of life for current and future generations.

Established 2003

7 Member Countries

Promote Environmental Protection

Promote Sustainable Development

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Piatra Craiului Mountains in Romania by Mircea Verghelet

News

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Pip Ivan Observatory Ivano Frankivsk in Ukraine by Nikolay Khoroshkov

Meetings and events

Vienna Programme Office
Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention

UN Environmnent
Vienna International Centre
PO Box 500
A – 1400 Vienna

Tel: +43 1 260 60 83038
Mail: info.carpathianconvention@un.org 

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1. Tatra Mountains2,Poland by Arek Socha
2. Tatras_SK_cTomas-Hulik