CEEweb for Biodiversity

SDGs in the Visegrád Group

February 12, 2025

With the publication of the Commission's latest report on the implementation progress of the SDGs, we take a closer look on the Visegrád Group's case.

Európai tőzegláp kezdeményezés adhat lendületet kontinensünk tüdejének helyreállításához

February 04, 2025

Környezeti és társadalmi jelentőségük ellenére Európában a tőzeglápok továbbra is leromlott állapotban vannak. Kontinensünk tőzeglápjainak 50%-át lecsapolták, ilyen állapotukban pedig jelentős mértékben bocsátanak ki üvegházhatású gázokat. Cikkünk a Building the European Peatlands Initiative (Európai Tőzegláp Kezdeményezés megalapozása), a European Climate Initiative egyik projektjén keresztül tárja fel e létfontosságú ökoszisztémák védelmére és helyreállítására tett erőfeszítéseket.

Assessment of Action Plans for Priority Pathways of Invasive Alien Species in Central and Eastern Europe

January 31, 2025

The spread of invasive alien species (IAS) is widely recognised as one of the most significant factors in biodiversity loss. Beyond the harmful effects on natural ecosystems and their services, it also has substantial economic and societal consequences. These impacts, as well as the number of newly emerging IAS and their rate of spread, are further exacerbated by climate change as it is hampering the resilience of native species and the ecosystems they inhabit.

Postponing of the implementation of EU Deforestation Regulation was agreed by the European Council despite the call of 225 organisations

October 16, 2024

Yesterday, the proposed one-year delay in the EU’s Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR) has been agreed upon by the European Council.

Can we achieve soil health by 2050?

June 18, 2024

The biggest win of yesterday's Council meeting was definitely the adoption of the Nature Restoration Law, but let's not forget that the Environment Council also adopted the Council's position on the Soil Monitoring Law!

Historic win for EU's nature: EU Council seals the deal on Nature Restoration Law

June 18, 2024

Yesterday, the EU Environmental Council finally adopted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), marking the last step for this long-awaited proposal to become law. This outcome is a huge win for Europe’s nature, climate action, citizens and future.

Barriers in European Rivers / Akadályok az európai folyókon

May 22, 2024

We have seen what it means to build a dam looking at the example of a classic migrant fish, the great sturgeon, but how many migration barriers are there on European rivers and why are are they a problem for fish? / Egy klasszikus vándorhal, a viza példáján láttuk mit jelent egy gát megépítése, de mennyi vándorlást akadályozó létesítmény van az európai folyókon és miért jelent problémát a halak számára?

World Fish Migration Day is coming soon! / Hamarosan itt a halak vándorlásának világnapja!

May 14, 2024

It is a good chance to learn more about migratory fishes, free-flowing rivers and conservation and restoration of rivers. / Ez jó alkalom arra, hogy tanuljunk a vándorló halakról, a szabadon folyó folyókról és a folyók helyreállításáról.

A road trip to peatland strategies – Insights from the peatland workshop in Budapest

May 06, 2024

The importance of peatlands in climate change mitigation efforts

Tavaly indult a HUMANITA Interreg projekt

March 19, 2024

5 országból 11 partner összefogásával

Citizen Science: Empowering Citizens for Biodiversity Conservation in the CEE Region

February 17, 2024

Citizen science, the collaboration between scientists and the public to address scientific questions, has emerged as a powerful tool for biodiversity conservation. These initiatives are contributing to biodiversity conservation in the CEE region by empowering citizens to participate in scientific research, expanding the reach of biodiversity monitoring, providing valuable data for conservation decision-making, and raising public awareness about environmental issues.

Threatened Species: The European Ground Squirrel

January 10, 2024

Listed as an endangered species on the IUCN Red List, there is a significant decline in populations of the European Ground Squirrel in almost its entire range in Central and South-East Europe.

Bat-friendly approach supports biodiversity in Schleswig Holstein

December 05, 2023

When house-owners in the northernmost German state of Schleswig Holstein attach bat houses or renovate their houses in a bat-friendly way, then they can apply for the title “Bat-friendly house” at the regional section of Birdlife International and the regional Nature Conservation Foundation

A growing momentum for peatland conservation and restoration

November 29, 2023

Achieving climate neutrality is unattainable without the rewetting of peatlands. As announced at the multi-stakeholder workshop in Tata earlier this year, CEEweb for Biodiversity hosted its second event on November 15, 2023, as part of the “Building the European Peatlands Initiative: A Strong Alliance for Peatland Climate Protection in Europe” project.

Endangered species in Europe

November 22, 2023

In the current biodiversity crisis are we able to protect endangered species? Territorial protection is just one tool, but we are not doing well in this respect either. How protected areas cover the range of endangered species in Europe?

Biogeographical seminar for the Atlantic and the Macaronesian marine regions

October 24, 2023

Hosted jointly by the European Commission’s DG Environment and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and organised by a consortium made of CEEweb for Biodiversity and NatureBureau, the biogeographical seminar for the Atlantic and the Macaronesian marine regions took place between 11-13 October, in Malahide, north Dublin, Ireland

A good combination of NWRMs focusing on rainwater retention both in the residential and the outer areas

October 20, 2023

Ruzsa is a small village in Hungary, with 2800 inhabitants and a territory of 4800 hectares. The settlement is situated on the Sand Ridge of the Danube-Tisza Interfluve in South-East Hungary, which is the driest part of the country. In this region, the changes in hydrological factors significantly influenced the landscape in a relatively short period of time. The area of wetlands is continuously decreasing, which is a critical symptom of vulnerability

United for Peatlands – Reporting from the biggest European peatland symposium

September 29, 2023

The Power to the Peatlands large-scale international conference took place in Antwerp, Belgium between 18 and 21 September. For two eventful days, more than 500 participants had the chance to zoom in on and discuss the scientific, management and policy aspects of peatland restoration and conservation

Floodplain restoration achieves multiple objectives in Austria

September 26, 2023

In Austria, as an Alpine country with limited area available for permanent settlements, the protection and restoration of retention areas and floodplains are generally complex tasks. Nevertheless, numerous projects and activities have been implemented along various rivers in Austria, especially in the past two decades

Charting the Course: EU Fund Allocation for a Greener Europe

September 04, 2023

The month of August witnessed the vibrant energy of the consortium Towards a Climate-Neutral EU: Efficient Allocation of EU Funds as they held their latest online symposium. As member nations discussed their ongoing undertakings, the collective ambition was clear: to efficiently utilize EU funds for a sustainable future

Ljubljana, the Most Bee-Friendly Municipality

August 30, 2023

Awarded two times by Slovenia’s Beekeepers Association, Ljubljana developed a path through the city to learn about green spaces and pollinators

Reaching Climate Milestones

July 21, 2023

The Success of the Nature Restoration Law is echoed across Central and Eastern Europe as project partners report positive progress towards achieving the goal of a climate-neutral EU

D-Day for Nature

July 11, 2023

12 July is a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change, as the European Parliament votes on the Nature Restoration Law

International stakeholders meet in Tata to discuss policy and action on peatlands

June 28, 2023

The first workshop of the EUKI “Building the European Peatlands Initiative: A Strong Alliance for Peatland Climate Protection in Europe” project took place on the 20th of June in Tata, Hungary. Organised by CEEweb for Biodiversity, the event was designed to bring together different stakeholders to share and discuss experiences on peatland protection, restoration and sustainable use

Uniting for Climate Action: European Stakeholders Join Forces to Address DNSH Principle Challenges

May 11, 2023

Representatives from various European organizations recently convened for a meeting with Ms. Zita Herman, an advisor to the Green Group in the European Parliament, to discuss the implementation of the of the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle in EU-funded climate projects

NGOs in Romania are calling for more ambitious climate targets and a more coherent approach to climate policy

May 05, 2023

Today, a group of organizations sent a joint open letter to the Romanian National Authorities urging for a national goal of climate neutrality by 2050 and more effective implementation of climate policies

Join us to #RestoreNature!

March 25, 2023

In a time of unprecedented nature loss, the proposal for an EU Nature Restoration Law offers a solution to reverse the tide of biodiversity and climate crises and bring nature back to Europe. Urge your decision-maker to support a strong EU law to #RestoreNature!

Forest biomass: trading one crisis for another

September 07, 2022

The energy crisis has led policymakers to take real steps to encourage forest biomass as an alternative energy source. Recognising the dangers of forest harvesting at scale, CEEweb calls for alternatives that are less costly to our collective futures, and do not threaten irreversible ecological losses.

Get Moving for Nature!

May 03, 2022

Join the virtual challenge and show that we need an ambitious EU nature restoration law now!

Green Infrastructure: The Magyar Approach

September 17, 2021

Hungarian stakeholders unite to consider how to improve the ongoing SaveGREEN project and promote Green Infrastructure development within pilot areas.

Monitoring Time in Pirin!

December 04, 2020

The Balkan chamois is endemic to the Balkans subspecies of the Northern chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra).

Biodiversity and Climate Change Awards 2020

December 04, 2020

The 2020 edition of the yearly awards to promote the positive examples in nature conservation in Bulgaria.

A Biodiversity Challenge

July 17, 2020

2020, the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, is also a make or break year for biodiversity. We are experiencing a sixth mass extinction. After our failures to reach previous targets, we need to act urgently to solve the crisis. Time to take on the challenge!

The Good Earth

June 08, 2020

We need to dig deep into the roots of our differences so we can come together to save soil and, by extension, humanity.

One reaps what one sows

May 25, 2020

We take from the soil more than we give. Now, our greediness is one of the greatest threats to our long-term survival.

The shield that guards the realms of men

May 21, 2020

The tainting of global biodiversity is closely linked to the emergence of pandemics. History tells us so. Time to learn to protect our best line of defence.

Know Your Roots

May 18, 2020

The history of soil contains clues to the fate of civilisations that fail to take care of their soil.

Soil: The Forgotten Miracle

May 07, 2020

Soil is one of the building blocks of life, yet we pay so little attention. Time to shine a light on our forgotten origins.

EU Fahrenheit 451

December 19, 2019

The latest report of the European Environmental Agency puts things into fiery perspective. The upcoming environmental challenges are unprecedented, and EU members must make a paradigm shift and invest into a sustainable future.

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