Europe Takes Bold Steps in Environmental Protection

Europe Takes Bold Steps in Environmental Protection

In a significant effort towards environmental protection, the European Union is taking action to preserve marine and terrestrial ecosystems, setting ambitious targets to protect biodiversity and adapt to climate change. EU’s efforts to save Nature Restoration...
4th Mediterranean Natura 2000 Biogeographical Seminar

4th Mediterranean Natura 2000 Biogeographical Seminar

The Department of Environment (DoE) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment (MARDaE), partner of the Interreg Euro-MED Community4Nature project, hosted the 4th Mediterranean Natura 2000 biogeographical seminar, which took place on 17-19 April...
Our Ocean 2024

Our Ocean 2024

The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), partner of the Natural Heritage Mission, attended the international conference “Our Ocean 2024”, held between 15-17 April in Athens. Our associated partner, Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency...
Natural Heritage Mission’s 1st Summer School

Natural Heritage Mission’s 1st Summer School

Our Mediterranean ecosystems’ health is in danger. Time to restore it! Despite EU and international efforts, biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation continue at an alarming rate, significantly impacting societies, economies, and climate. Only 15% of European...
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction

A Treaty, covering half of the Earth’s surface, was signed as part of the United Nations High Level Week The High Seas Treaty, also known as the agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), was signed on September 20, 2023, in New York. This...