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Moldova's nature is guarded by selfless volunteer rangers. International cooperation helps, but protection from the authorities is still in making

Moldova's nature is guarded by selfless volunteer rangers. International cooperation helps, but protection from the authorities is still in making

CHISINAU – Nature protectors in Moldova do not always have it easy. This is especially true for the volunteer rangers of the country's national parks, who have long lacked...

The war unearthed old environmental risks. Research on Kakhovka sediments reveals dangerous pollution in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia

The war unearthed old environmental risks. Research on Kakhovka sediments reveals dangerous pollution in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA / PRAGUE - The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in 2023 not only caused widespread immediate disaster, but also exposed sediments full of toxic chemicals that had...

European Union project supported local community to strengthen climate action in Karaganda Region

European Union project supported local community to strengthen climate action in Karaganda Region

ASTANA / PRAGUE – Today, a closing conference of the EU-funded project “Civil Society Participation in Climate Change Mitigation in the Karaganda Region” was held in Astana,...

Toxic chemicals in underwear? Women are a high-risk group when looking for bisphenols in textiles

Toxic chemicals in underwear? Women are a high-risk group when looking for bisphenols in textiles

Recent laboratory tests conducted by Arnika, dTest, and consumer associations from Hungary, Austria, and Slovenia revealed shocking results. The tests found that one in three...

As one of the most biodiverse regions in Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina has a unique opportunity to protect its natural heritage

As one of the most biodiverse regions in Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina has a unique opportunity to protect its natural heritage

SARAJEVO/BANJA LUKA - Environmental organizations and experts are calling for a significant increase in the percentage of protected areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Currently,...

Moldova: Transnistrian volunteers arrange a spring in a nature reserve

Moldova: Transnistrian volunteers arrange a spring in a nature reserve

The Iagorlic Nature Reserve on the left bank of the Dniester river is an important site for numerous species of flora and fauna , especially for the fish, birds and other...

Toxic pollution of children’s products needs urgent EU action, NGOs warn

Toxic pollution of children’s products needs urgent EU action, NGOs warn

BRUSSELS - Children across Europe are threatened by daily exposure to toxic chemicals found in consumer products, show new findings by environmental and children’s rights...

Our Moldovan colleagues took part in a summer camp for young rangers from four countries

Our Moldovan colleagues took part in a summer camp for young rangers from four countries

During the second week of August, a group of 35 young rangers from four European countries had the opportunity to learn more about nature conservation and interpretation, as well...

New study reveals toxic eggs and massive pollution in Java. Experts call for strict Global Plastic Treaty

New study reveals toxic eggs and massive pollution in Java. Experts call for strict Global Plastic Treaty

JAKARTA/PRAGUE - Experts from Arnika (the Czech Republic) and Nexus3 Foundation (Indonesia) in cooperation with the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) have...

Report: Waste Incineration Drives the Triple Planetary Crisis

Report: Waste Incineration Drives the Triple Planetary Crisis

Incineration is an outdated, unsustainable method for waste disposal, as burning waste, especially plastics, produces dangerous air emissions and high amounts of toxic ash.

How we are helping to implement Natura 2000 network in Moldova

How we are helping to implement Natura 2000 network in Moldova

In Moldova, we need to start thinking about real nature conservation through Natura 2000. We are helping with the difficult implementation of this European system of...

Plastic pollution will be addressed by a new international convention. Chemicals must not be overlooked!

Plastic pollution will be addressed by a new international convention. Chemicals must not be overlooked!

The issue of plastic pollution is often oversimplified as if it means only litter. We all know the images of sea turtles or birds entangled in plastic bags, we all know that...