Georgia's citizen air quality monitoring network continues to grow
In cooperation with the Georgian NGO GreenPole, we continue to build an “AirGE” network of citizen monitoring of air quality. This is all part of a wider effort to make sure that...
An excursion showed the risks to the biodiversity of the Lower Dniester
At an event to mark the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on 17 June, students and teachers from educational institutions in Tiraspol learned about their local...
The planet is facing a triple crisis, and the persecution of environmental activists is worsening. The right to a healthy environment discussed at the United Nations
GENEVA/PRAGUE - We are living in a time of triple planetary crisis. Climate change, toxic pollution and a loss of biodiversity are intensifying and being felt around the world....
Plastic bottles for children contain harmful plasticisers. Some of them were purchased in the Czech Republic
Reusable plastic bottles marketed for children are leaking dangerous chemicals. This is a result of a study by McGill University in Canada, commissioned by the Dutch NGO Tegengif...
A new study has found significant water pollution by PFAS in Bangladesh. Textile industry to blame
PRAGUE/DHAKA - Have you noticed that your new blouse or shirt with a stand-up collar was likely made in Bangladesh? Textile factories, located mainly in the industrial areas of...
Moldovans on a study tour in the Czech Republic
In May, we organized a study visit to the Czech Republic for colleagues from Moldova. With representatives of there state institutions, protected areas, NGOs and volunteer...
An International Conference in Jakarta Highlights Benefits of Nationwide Register of Industrial Polluters
JAKARTA – An international conference held on 4-5 June by the non-governmental organisations Nexus3 (Indonesia) and Arnika (the Czech Republic) presented the benefits and...
Biologer camp: Experts from the Balkans and the Czech Republic to study the biodiversity of the Rzav River
The Rzav River in Bosnia and Herzegovina will host an international camp of both hobbyist and professional biologists. They will map the local biodiversity and call for vigorous...
Moldovan volunteer rangers better prepared for their work
More than 30 Moldovan volunteer rangers met in Chisinau in April and May to discuss problems related to their work and to improve their skills. During the workshops organised by...
Conference in Chișinău shared experience in implementing European nature protection networks
CHIȘINĂU - A joint press conference of experts, representatives of (inter-)governmental bodies and non-governmental organisations Biotica (Moldova) and Arnika (the Czech...
Chemical industry hijacks fourth international meeting on reducing plastic pollution
In the last week of April, the fourth and penultimate preparatory meeting for a new international treaty on reducing plastic pollution took place in Ottawa, Canada. On behalf of...
‘Yes to Europe, no to the Russian law’: Georgians resist attempts to shackle civil society
Georgia has been rocked by protests against a controversial law that would brand a significant number of NGOs and media outlets as foreign agents. The legislation, dubbed the...
International activities
In order to ensure a better and healthier future for as many people as possible, we share our know-how and protect the environment and environmental rights regardless of geographical location.
Armenia: For the clean development of regions Guardians of Moldovan nature Bosnia and Herzegovina: Jewels of nature Clean air for Ukraine Clean air for Georgia Toxic pollution in Thailand Transparent pollution control in Indonesia Climate change in Kazakhstan Eko.ba Cleanair.org.ua Stop-persecution.org Ecocitizens.kz