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It was 33 years ago that the Berlin Wall fell, signalling the beginning of a new era. A unique opportunity presented itself, not only for German unification but also for European cooperation and integration.

Hiking day with DGB Bildungswerk Hessen e.V. in the Mea Valley (Italy), part of the ruggedly beautiful area of the springs of the Torre stream and pilot case of the BESTbelt project

SAVE THE DATE and let’s celebrate the first anniversary of the 5-country biosphere reserve Mura-Drava-Danube from 5th-8th of September in Gornja Radgona (SI) and Bad Radkersburg (AT)!

The Balkan Green Belt (BGB) is essential for the development of Green Infrastructure (GI) at the EU-level. In view of ongoing pressure on habitats and species, spatial planning helps to balance different land uses and interests and supports the implementation and long-term safeguarding of GI.

Help us to learn more about the importance of river species, like freshwater pearl mussel, Atlantic salmon, and brown trout. We want to know what YOU think these species contribute to nature and human well-being.

Every two years since 2010, the Infrastructure & Ecology Network IENE has organised an international conference on biodiversity and transport. These events are aimed at a broad international audience and cover a wide range of topics related to the impact of transport on habitats and species, mitigation measures and their effectiveness, and planning and policy issues.

Formal interstate cooperation in the Prespa basin has always been considered highly ambitious, due to the difficult geopolitical circumstances in the Western Balkans and the lack of an institutional tradition in the states involved.

The European Green Belt is considered the longest green network in the world and provides undisturbed habitat for a variety of plants and animals. The dedicated commitment of volunteers at the Green Belt Camps helps to sustainably protect this remarkable richness of nature. In August and September you have again the chance to volunteer - register now!

Connecting and protecting unique landscapes throughout Europe by empowering local stakeholders: BESTbelt provides not only funding for conservation projects and sustainable development along the European Green Belt but also training and guidance on project management. The first BESTbelt Call for proposals was successfully launched in February 2022.

The BBC World Service produced three episodes about the European Green Belt. All episodes are available online after broadcast.