News
22/11/2023
One more chapter of BESTbelt is starting!
The 2nd BESTbelt Call for Proposals received almost 100 applications from various organisations spreading along the European Green Belt. Now, the evaluation and selection of submissions are concluded. 17 new projects will officially start in the next months.
20/11/2023
Learn more about how European Green Belt Youth Work Camps can support your conservation actions on the ground
In the frame of BESTbelt two trainings on the implementation of European Green Belt Youth Work Camps take place in early 2024.
14/11/2023
The mountainous village of Stregna in Italy is model municipality of the Central European Green Belt 2023
A small and scattered mountainous community on the Italian-Slovenian border distinguished itself along the European Green Belt territory through an enduring vision and commitment to environmental protection, sustainable development, and the preservation of centuries-old traditions.
09/11/2023
First steps taken to enhance the quality of hotspots for biodiversity, livestock and people in Topolovgrad Municipality
Two public water fountains, known as cheshma in Bulgaria, were restored near the village of Oreshnik in Topolovgrad by craftsmen with traditional knowledge. After the water returned to the long dried out cheshma, micro wetlands reappeared in the nearby area, creating wonderful conditions for the biodiversity of the area.
19/10/2023
Time to harvest the initial fruits of the 1st BESTbelt Call!
Project information are online for the first BESTbelt-funded projects! Since end 2022, 11 great and exciting projects have derived from the 1st BESTbelt Call and are bearing initial fruits. Projects can be explored now online.
18/10/2023
“ReCo”-Team on Tour – Finding solutions to enhance the European Green Belt
Within the project “ReCo – Restore to Connect” 12 partner organisations belonging to six countries from Poland to Italy join forces to identify and use the potentials along the EGB in order to contribute to coming EU Restoration Law.
11/10/2023
Young eco-champions shine during European Green Belt Days in Stara Planina, Serbia
Young children from Kalna and Knjazevac schools made our European Green Belt Day memorable, learning waste management and environmental protection, leaving us all inspired!
20/09/2023
Watch out! EGB Days are being celebrated from 18th to 24th September 2023
Every year the European Green Belt Days are being celebrated during the period of 18 to 24 of September. This year won’t be different and here are some examples of events that are taking place along the European Green Belt, hopefully close to you!
15/09/2023
European Parliament Member delighted to see success in transnational cooperation for the protection of mires and wetlands
Deep in the European Green Belt between Germany and Czech Republic the BUND Department Green Belt introduced Jutta Paulus to mire and wetland restoration projects, and the close cooperation of BUND with the Šumava National Park.
12/09/2023
Belty the German Green Belt Mascot visits the Bavarian Horticultural Show and discovers fresh new European Green Belt materials for kids
Sunday, 30.07.2023: Belty was very busy with visiting the Green Belt information booth of BUND with interesting materials about the EGB and participating at a mascot parade.