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WWF 10/20 anniversary publication - a look back at 10 years of the WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme, and 20 years working for the Danube-Carpathian region.

WWF anniversary publication -- a look back and forward at the Danube-Carpathian region. Online version with links to further information.


    The WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme Office gratefully acknowledges funding support from the European
Commission. All content and opinions expressed on these pages are solely those of WWF.

WWF's work in the Danube-Carpathian region

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Latest News & Publications

Forests cover more than 60% of Vitosha Park's territory.

Bulgarian natural icon turns 75 under threat of dubious construction activities

A massive expansion of skiing infrastructure is threatening the essence of Vitosha Natural Park, one of Bulgaria’s most famous and popular protected areas, on the eve of it’s 75th anniversary.

Posted on 28 October 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

The climate tour visits Ukraine

WWF climate truck tours Ukraine's largest cities

The WWF climate change tour “Climate is changing! It’s time to act together!” has just finished its tour through Ukraine, promoting the need to work towards energy efficiency and switch to renewable energy.

Posted on 26 October 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

Sofia takes part in the 350.org climate change event supported by WWF

Bulgaria takes part in the global Day of Action on climate

On the Day of Action put together by 350.org, Bulgaria is among 181 countries taking part in this global event in support of climate action

Posted on 24 October 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

Partnership signing by directors of Lafarge Romania and the WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme

Lafarge and WWF extend partnership in Romania

Lafarge Romania and the WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme Romania have extended their partnership in Romania for another 3 years. The local partnership agreement, which was signed at the Lafarge headquarters in Bucuresti on October 21, is in the framework of the global agreement signed by the two organisations in April.

Posted on 23 October 2009 | Read more

Participants of Sustainable Navigation Workshop, Ruse, Bulgaria

NGOs join forces to save a living Danube threatened by inland navigation plans

Ruse – The most prominent environmental NGOs active in the Danube basin stand united in their opposition to plans that aim at improving inland navigation at the expense of nature and local economies. On the occasion of an international workshop taking place on the banks of the Danube River in Ruse, Bulgaria, sponsored by WWF, the global conservation organisation, and IAD, the International Association for Danube Research, NGOs adopted their common position “Save the Danube as a lifeline! Steps towards sustainable navigation” and discussed with local and park authorities as well as scientists recent findings and how to cooperate further on the issue.

Posted on 09 October 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

Now showing on Bulgarian TV -- WWF's Clean Up Nature campaign

New or Updated Projects

Pygmy cormorant

Cross-border Conservation of Pygmy Cormorant and Ferruginous Duck

This project aims to support conservation of the pygmy cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus and the ferruginous duck Aythya nyroca. Work is f...

Modified: Feb 2009 - Started: Jan 2009

Local villagers on carts pulled by donkeys, near Nikopol, a port on the Danube River bordering Romania. Farming, viticulture, and fishing are the chief occupations. Bulgaria.

Expanding protected areas in Romania

Forest, sub-alpine and alpine areas cover about 40% of Romania, hosting some of the country’s most important habitats and species, including brown bea...

Modified: Feb 2009 - Started: Oct 2005

Fishing boats on a swamp. Danube river, Portile de Fier nature park. Romania.

Reconnecting the Danube

The Danube River is one of Europe’s largest rivers, flowing over 2,857km from Germany’s Black Forest to the Romanian and Ukrainian shores of the Black...

Modified: Feb 2009 - Started: Feb 2008

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