The Carpathian Convention takes center stage at the Bern III conference In a pivotal gathering to bolster collaboration among biodiversity-related conventions, the Bern III Conference, held from January 23 to 25, 2024 at the Universal Postal Union in Bern, Switzerland, played a crucial role in advancing the implementation of the Read more…
Celebrating International Day of Forests 2024! 🌳As we celebrate International Day of Forests in 2024, the theme “Forests and Innovation” resonates deeply, urging us to reflect on the vital role that forests play in our world and the innovative approaches needed to protect them. Among the myriad of forested regions Read more…
Conference on Waters 2040: Climate Change and Resilient Water Management in the Danube Catchment 3RD NATIONAL PARTICIPATION DAY – AUSTRIA 9 April 2024, 9:00 – 18:00 | Vienna, Austria Increasing climate variability leads to significant changes in the water cycles in Europe. Many interests and pressures are affecting the Danube River network leading Read more…
Pastoralist Women in European Mountain Areas Discuss Navigating Environmental and Gender Challenges PRESS RELEASE 13 March 2024 | Vienna, Austria European mountainous regions host communities deeply entrenched in pastoral traditions within which pastoralist women play an indispensable role in sustaining local practices, preserving ecological balance, and fostering socio-economic development. To discuss Read more…
First joint conference of the Alpine and the Carpathian Conventions on large carnivores management The transboundary character of wildlife populations like large carnivores requires enhanced international collaboration for successful conservation and management solutions. As large carnivore populations are recovering in Europe, this is even more important to prevent and solve Read more…
Register & submit abstracts for the IENE International Conference 2024 IENE (Infrastructure & Ecology Network Europe) International Conference 2024 – Biodiversity in the Headlight of Future Transport 9 – 13 September 2024 | Prague, Czech Republic We are living in rapidly changing world, in the world of expanding new technologies (electromobility, autonomous transport, Read more…
Call for session contributors in the MOVING Scientific Conference on the transformative power of mountains The Horizon 2020 MOVING project is thrilled to announce its upcoming Scientific Conference focusing on the environmental challenges and prospects for sustainable mountain regions. They are seeking participants who are passionate about these topics and eager to Read more…
Happy World Wetlands Day! 🌊Happy World Wetlands Day!🌊 Today, we celebrate the incredible diversity and importance of Carpathian wetlands, representing a mosaic of ecosystems, including springs, floodplains, rivers, peatlands, and more! Wetlands are one of the shared habitats that link all seven countries. Cooperation and joint efforts are critical for Read more…
NaturaConnect Expert Survey Green infrastructure is key for long-term conservation of biodiversity and better connection of protected areas. The European Horizon project NaturaConnect strives to support the development of a coherent Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N) linking conserved areas. The Carpathian Convention Secretariat is cooperating with NaturaConnect led by the Institute of Applied System Read more…
Happy International Mountain Day! Today, as we celebrate the awe-inspiring beauty and ecological significance of mountains worldwide, let’s shine a spotlight on the importance of restoration of mountain ecosystems, the theme of this year’s International Mountain Day on 11 December Ecological Restoration for Mountain Resilience: On this International Mountain Day, Read more…