
A 2020 Perspective on Ecological Connectivity in the Carpathians
Factsheet on ecological connectivity in Hungary
Leaflet | November 16, 2020
Related area of expertise: GI & Ecosystem Services
Related project: Restoring and managing ecological corridors in mountains as the green infrastructure in the Danube basin
Hungary is home to an abundant biodiversity across its vast grasslands, caves, rivers, and wetlands. Still, while natural protected areas cover a significant portion of its territory, pressure from development, agriculture, invasive species, pollution, and climate change continue to increase. A greater focus on the implementation of adequate policies and financing is needed to accelerate progress.