Highlights in 2019 What did we achieve together in 2019 in terms of the protection of Europe‘s rivers, forests, migratory birds and large carnivores? Actors who are part of the EuroNatur network present their personal highlights.
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In response to pressure exerted by BPSSS, a special police unit for ‘green crimes’ was established in Serbia – a total novelty in our country. We closely cooperate with the officers. They have understood that we are able to help the government to effectively combat bird crime.
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Milan Ružić, founder and President of BPSSS, EuroNatur partner in Serbia.
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Illegal logging of the Carpathian forests is one of Europe’s biggest environmental crises. In 2019, together with Agent Green and ClientEarth we have taken our fight for this natural forest treasure to the next level by submitting a complaint against the Romanian authorities to the European Commission. Now we have a real chance to save Europe’s last primary and old-growth forests. Gabriel Schwaderer, EuroNatur’s Executive Director.
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We are proud to have accepted the 2019 EuroNatur Award on behalf of all the other women from Kruščica. In our fight for our beloved river we really have all made a lot of sacrifices. We hope that we, the women of Kruščica, encourage many other women and indeed entire societies to stand up against oppression.
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Medina Zukan, Maida Bilal and Safija Ahmić (left to right), inhabitants of Kruščica, Bosnia-Herzegovina. 8
Annual Report 2019
Photos: BPSSS; Kerstin Sauer; Illustration: Kerstin Sauer
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