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The northern bald ibis - welcome back to the wild!
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zopemaster
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published
Sep 18, 2012
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM
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filed under:
nature conservation/support,
nature,
nature conservation/support,
nature
Jazu is back. Last autumn he became the first wild northern bald ibis for 400 years to leave his breeding ground near Burghausen, Bavaria: in summer he found his own way back from Tuscany.
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Wolves: France wants to shoot them while Switzerland celebrates new-borns
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by
begle
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published
Nov 15, 2012
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last modified
Apr 24, 2024 03:25 PM
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filed under:
nature conservation/support,
nature,
biology,
ecology,
national parks,
protected areas / sanctuaries
In Switzerland they are celebrating the first new generation of wolves. But where should these wolves go? A national park in the south of France has initiated a debate on this topic - with consequences for the Alps.
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Kick-off for recharge.green project: connecting energy and nature
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by
zopemaster
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published
Jan 17, 2013
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM
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filed under:
renewable energy,
nature conservation/support,
nature,
environmental engineering, soil bioengineering,
environment
Concrete dams, wind turbines, tree plantations: there is often a conflict between energy production and nature conservation. The recharge.green project, now being implemented throughout the Alps, intends to give landscapes a value. A solution to the dilemma?
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What counts for the diversity of Alpine species
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by
zopemaster
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published
Mar 12, 2013
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM
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filed under:
nature conservation/support,
nature,
biodiversity,
ecology,
Big predators
An international team of researchers has decided on the 50 most important questions for the connecting of habitats in the Alpine regions. Research, support and projects should thus now all be singing in unison. What really counts for the Alpine space?
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Commitment to networks for nature
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by
zopemaster
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published
Apr 08, 2013
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM
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nature conservation/support,
nature,
biodiversity
CIPRA has produced a short film to show what can be done at the local level to preserve biodiversity. The spotlight on the actors in the municipalities is a source of great encouragement and strengthens them in their commitment. Let the film roll!
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Claire Simon takes up post as CIPRA Executive Director
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by
zopemaster
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published
Apr 18, 2013
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM
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filed under:
nature conservation/support,
nature
CIPRA International is getting a new Executive Director. Claire Simon, 35, holds dual French-German nationality and is the first woman in 60 years to lead the organisation. Nor is that the only first.
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Ecological Continuum in the Alps: from 50 questions to a few concerted actions
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by
zopemaster
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published
May 27, 2013
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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filed under:
nature conservation/support,
nature
How will demographic change affect the future of the ecological continuum? And which indicators of species and habitats can be used to assess an ecological network? These are just two of the 50 questions put together by scientists, politicians and environmentalists from all the Alpine lands.
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The cameras are rolling for hermits and fire salamanders
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by
zopemaster
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published
May 27, 2013
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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filed under:
nature conservation/support,
nature
What can be done to preserve the diversity of plant and animal species in the Alps? CIPRA provides some answers in the short film "For hermits and fire salamanders - How municipalities connect habitats in the Alps". The film can be seen online and at different locations in the Alps.
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Alpine Convention strengthens co-operation between neighbouring countries
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by
zopemaster
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published
May 27, 2013
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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filed under:
nature conservation/support,
nature
With its new presidency, the "Ecological Network" Platform of the Alpine Convention is now continuing its work. In focus over the next two years are cross-border co-operation between neighbouring states and activities in the pilot regions.
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Win-win for nature, economy and society: more green infrastructure throughout Europe
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by
zopemaster
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published
May 27, 2013
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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filed under:
nature conservation/support,
nature
Since May the countries of the European Union have received guidelines on how to promote green infrastructure. The European Commission has adopted its strategy on this topic with the aim of better integrating natural processes into spatial planning and strengthening the benefits of intact ecosystems for the economy and society. In addition, Natura2000 and Emerald sites have been further recognized as major elements in an ecological network.
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