CEEweb for Biodiversity

Agricultural land and green spaces with ecological education in Bydgoszcz

September 04, 2023

The city has a dynamic approach to sustainable development as part of its efforts to improve the quality of life for the city’s inhabitants

Fertile foundations in Debrecen, Hungary

September 04, 2023

With the support of the University of Debrecen, a student organisation, the Student Committee on Environmental Protection, created a 1000 m2 community garden

Eager for beaver, stronger together

August 31, 2023

The stunning week in the International Youth Exchange camp in Slovakia, organised by BROZ, was marked by wildlife watching, debates on biodiversity conservation and intensive fieldworks. A photo report!

How to run an extensive grassland management programme in a metropolis?

August 30, 2023

Increasing the natural habitats of flora and fauna in Budapest with insect-friendly green spaces

In order to attain a better quality of life - The urban ecosystems

August 28, 2023

Increasing biodiversity loss and rapid urbanisation are two key ingredients of today’s global development pattern. At no other point in world history has biodiversity been lost at such an alarming rate, and neither have cities grown as large and as quickly as today

Ensuring a smart and responsible tourism - The HUMANITA Newsletter

August 28, 2023

We are excited to invite you to a new adventure in safeguarding the environment

Private Funding Best Practices

August 17, 2023

Here at CEEweb, we have been researching and analysing the good that private funding can have in the important work of biodiversity conservation. In order to show the gap that private funding can fill in, we have collated a collection of ‘best practices’ in private funding

In harmony with nature - Management objectives for Natura 2000 sites

July 24, 2023

CEEweb for Biodiversity has undertaken, in the framework of the LIFE NGO Operating Grant project work plan 2023, to prepare a summary and guide on the management of Natura 2000 sites, the types of management that can be carried out on them, and the recommendations for each type of land use. The guide is intended primarily for farmers and landowners

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

Ready, steady, go! - Build your own eco-friendly house

July 18, 2023

Building eco-friendly homes allows people to reduce their energy consumption, their carbon footprint and long-term energy expenditures, also to increase energy efficiency, lower utility bills

Non-EU Funding Questionnaire

July 17, 2023

We would like to invite you to help us learn about the use of private finance in biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation projects

Measure to manage: Visitor impact monitoring in protected areas

July 13, 2023

The VIMOMA consortium had gathered in person for the last time for the fifth workshop, held between June 19th and 20th in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

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

Building Constructive Dialogue between CEE and Brussels

June 14, 2023

A Recap of the EUKI Study Tour on Energy and Climate Issues

Agromix info day and policy workshop in Hungary

June 12, 2023

The first policy workshop of the CEE region within the Agromix project was hosted by CEEweb in Zebegény and Nagymaros, on the 28th of April

Enhancing REPowerEU Consultation Practices in CEE

June 05, 2023

A recent position paper sheds light on significant gaps in the current implementation process, particularly within the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region

Partners Progress in Efficient Allocation of EU Funds

June 02, 2023

Europe's response to the climate crisis took center stage as the consortium 'Towards a Climate-Neutral EU: Efficient Allocation of EU Funds' convened online. On May 18, project partners from various European nations gathered to share progress and plan for the future.

Hogyan készítsünk beltéri komposztálót?

May 25, 2023

Bár a palántázós, kertészkedős poszt-sorozatunk a végéhez ért, ökológiai szemléletű, vegyszermentes kertművelés témájában viszont még nagyon sok mesélnivalónk van nektek

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

Communications as a tool for experience design and visitor management

May 08, 2023

VIMOMA’s project consortium and the invited protected area managers gathered in Hungary to discuss communications tools and approaches to promote natural areas and attract visitors. The fourth workshop was hosted by CEEweb at Teleki-Wattay Castle, Pomáz between the 24th and 25th of April, 2023

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

Hogyan fogjunk hozzá a palánták tűzdeléséhez és kiszoktatásához?

May 02, 2023

Ha minden a terveink szerint alakul, a palántáink meghálálták a gondoskodást és szépen növögetnek. Egy idő után azt vesszük majd észre, hogy kinőtték a helyüket, bokrosodnak és egyre szűkebb nekik az ültetőedény. Ilyenkor jön el a szétültetés, tűzdelés avagy pikírozás ideje

Mit, mikor vetünk szabadföldbe és hogyan?

April 27, 2023

A szabadföldbe vetés esetén a növényeinknek már a kezdetektől kezdve olyan közeget kell kialakítanunk, amiben majd felnőve és termést hozva is optimálisan érzik magukat

Key principles and strategies for successful EU-funded climate projects in CEE: Insights from the EUKI Academy Webinar

April 27, 2023

On April 27, 2023, the EUKI Academy and CEEweb for Biodiversity co-organized a webinar with a focus on optimizing the allocation of EU funding to Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries for achieving climate neutrality

Mire érdemes odafigyelni a szabadföldi veteményezésnél?

April 25, 2023

Nem minden kultúrnövény palántázható, jócskán van köztük olyan, amit helybe érdemes elvetni

Hogyan gondozzuk a palántákat?

April 19, 2023

Lássuk, hogyan alakul a kiskertünk!

Advancing EU Fund Efficiency: Updates and Strategies from CEE Project Partners

April 17, 2023

At the last in-person meeting of "Towards a climate neutral EU: Efficient allocation of EU funds" consortium, partners explored opportunities for collaborative advocacy, including joint position papers to the European Commission (EC) on REPowerEU and sharing experiences on using EU and public funding for DNSH

Kezdődhet a palántázás!

April 14, 2023

De hogyan is érdemes nekifogni?

Peat and Greet

April 14, 2023

In times when handling emissions is critical, preserving peatlands proves to be a key approach to tackling climate change. Our latest project aims towards this goal.

Honnan érdemes egy kezdő kertésznek magokat szereznie?

April 11, 2023

Most, hogy előkészültünk a vetéshez és palántázáshoz, már csak a magok hiányoznak

Itt a tavaszi kertészkedés ideje! Hogyan kezdjünk hozzá?

April 05, 2023

Rövid útmutató kezdőknek és haladóknak

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!

Webinar: Efficient Allocating of EU Funds in CEE

March 22, 2023

Experts of the EUKI project “Directing EU Funds towards Climate Neutrality” are concerned that the current system of EU funding might have, against its intentions, negative effects on the EU’s climate goals.

Satisfaction by Design

March 09, 2023

Heritage interpretation and experience design for visitors satisfaction at the core of VIMOMA's third workshop, held in Serbia.

Mapping out space for nature-positive renewables

January 23, 2023

EU plans to expand renewables will reshape land uses in Europe, and this may trigger conflict. Decision-makers must develop strategic spatial planning, through eco-sensitive mapping and community engagement, to ensure the solar and wind revolution does not come at odds with ecosystems’ and people’s needs

10+1 Programmes and initiatives to raise awareness and educate citizens on soils and the importance of soil conservation

December 05, 2022

World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soils and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.

SaveGREEN - Funding Green Infrastructure (at all costs)

November 24, 2022

With ecological corridors in the Danube region currently threatened by the lack of proper planning of economic development activities, the need to fund interventions in line with the standards of green infrastructure is critical. Thus, the SaveGREEN project just proposed a new set of general recommendations for funding interventions that promote GI from the EU to the regional, national, and local levels.

FEdA conference on Biodiversity and Human Well Being

November 21, 2022

The FEdA conference on Biodiversity and Human Well Being took place online between 9-11 November, bringing together representatives across a range of sectors including science, politics and economics to discuss challenges and solutions in current conservation policy and research methods.

Cities and Climate Change: Urban Nature and Biodiversity

November 17, 2022

In this series of articles we explore how cities and urban areas are affected by climate change. Besides introducing the challenges cities are facing, our aim is also to discover how cities can be the drivers of change. Therefore, we will also introduce solutions and best practices of enhancing cities’ resilience

2nd meeting and workshop of the VIMOMA consortium

November 04, 2022

The second workshop of the VIMOMA project was held between the 24 - 25th of October in Křtiny (Brno-Country District, Czech Republic). It aimed to introduce and discuss possible tools and methodologies for quantitative monitoring of visitors in protected areas.

Twitter adventure

October 27, 2022

SaveGREEN launches Twitter Adventure on ecological connectivity in the Carpathians

Reflections: Hungarian EUKI Community Conference 2022

October 17, 2022

The recent gathering of EUKI members and EUKI-affiliated project leaders in Budapest generated important discussions around the way forward for energy and climate.

Ecological connectivity: best practices in Europe

October 14, 2022

At the heart of the SaveGREEN project is the goal of strengthening ecological connectivity. What projects already exist in Europe that have demonstrated the possibility of achieving this goal?

Tasting Climate Change: Game On! Exhibition Opens in Tokaj

October 07, 2022

Game On! opened its over-layering of the permanent exhibition of the Tokaj Museum, in Hungary: a set of exhibits documenting the impact of climate change on Tokaj’s famous wine production.

The Power of Nature: An Introduction to Green Infrastructure

September 30, 2022

This is the first in a series of articles focusing on green infrastructure (GI) and how its various applications can help tackle the biodiversity crisis in Central and Eastern Europe. We also explain how the SaveGREEN project promotes good GI practices and better ways to design mitigation measures so that they can work adequately and in conjunction with ecological corridors.So let's get started!

Cracow: the first meeting of the VIMOMA consortium

September 27, 2022

Cracow hosted the opening in-person meeting for the VIMOMA project earlier in September, leading to important collaboration for tourism management in protected areas.

Fast approaching: the Hungarian EUKI Community Conference 2022

September 27, 2022

Over the 5th-6th of September, the Hungarian EUKI Community Conference for 2022 will be taking place, organised by CEEweb. Bringing together important actors in climate policy, funding, and activism from across Hungary and beyond, the conference also offers an opportunity for the general public to get involved.

Interaktív kiállítás nyílt a klímaváltozás hatásairól és annak helyi vonatkozásairól a Tokaji Múzeum és Világörökségi Bormúzeumban

September 23, 2022

Az éghajlatváltozás mára már a Tokaj-hegyaljai borvidéket sem kíméli. A gazdáknak és a borászatoknak évről-évre egyre felkészültebben kell szembenéznie a dinamikusan változó időjárási- és környezeti viszonyokkal

ÚJRA MŰSORON A ZÖLD STAND-UP A DUMASZÍNHÁZBAN!

September 14, 2022

Égető kérdések, őszinte válaszok szeptember 26-án és október 24-én Janklovics Péter, Litkai Gergely és Szabó Balázs Máté tolmácsolásában.

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!

Measuring Resilience

February 14, 2022

Setting up a resilience monitoring system would not provide a single indicator showing resilience, but lower and upper boundaries around possible thresholds could be estimated and continuously refined.

Climactic laughs

August 31, 2021

Three comedians, three positions surrounding climate change, and countless laughs in Game On!’s Climate Comedy Nights

Final Call for Feedback on the FAST-Infra Open Consultation

August 27, 2021

Have your say in the open public consultation on the FAST-Infra Initiative! The deadline is 31 August.

Know Your Planetary Boundaries

May 18, 2021

In 2009, a paper under the title

Urban Resilience: Portraying a Need

May 04, 2021

According to an often-cited UN statistical figure, 80 % of the human population will live in cities by the year 2050.

Variability: The X Factor

April 13, 2021

Understanding the need for protecting ecosystemic variability is critical: it brings a much needed functional diversity to handle ecosystem shocks.

ORCA's Aim for 'Your Place in Serbia'

April 02, 2021

Focused on helping people in Serbia and the Western Balkans to care about nature and the wellbeing of animals, CEEweb Member ORCA is currently implementing the programme 'Your Place in Serbia' to support local initiatives.

Resilience 101

March 03, 2021

The concept of 'resilience' has been in the mouth of conservationists for a while now. Time to tackle what it stands for.

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.

In Search of a Climate-Neutral EU

November 25, 2020

Introducing our latest project, Towards a climate-neutral EU, which aims to get the EU Budget in line with the ambitious environmental and sustainability aspirations of the region.

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 Youth Must Be Heard

July 08, 2020

Fridays for Future, Extinction Rebellion, the Sunrise Movement. The list goes on, but they act as one: the global youth taking a stand to (finally) address climate change. Welcome to their fight.

The last stand

July 06, 2020

On 17-18 July, Member States will gather for the Special European Council to define the post-COVID-19 recovery plan and the new long-term EU budget: a critical opportunity to align these economic horizons to sustainability goals and make them sustainability-proof.

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