Europe

Wildlife conservation centre Gorski Vuk

Recovery of biodiversity and food chain in Hercegovina, stop poisoning of wolfs and other wild animals. Save the wilderness.

Numerous nesting aggregations in the European pond turtle in south Belarus: distribution, current threats, and primary priorities for steady conservation (Belarus)

Main objective of our project is study of nesting aggregations distribution of the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis), identification of the human-related dangers, search and pursuance of priority measures for their steady preservation in Belarus.

A fish filter and “scare-fish” project for irrigating responsibly to conserve the reproduction cycle of endemic fish in cooperation with locals; in the Köprülü Kanyon National Park, Türkiye.

The project’s aim is to develop a device to prevent young fish from swimming into irrigation water taken from natural streams. It is also aimed to train locals in adopting the usage and the maintenance of the device and in practicing agriculture more responsibly.

Study and conservation of the Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) in Caucasus

This project is focused on a consolidation of efforts of herpetologists, official organisations for nature conservation, and the general public for the conservation of the Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca), which is included in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals, Red Data Book of Russian Federation, and CITES (App. II).

Conservation of the Ladoga seal population, Russia

This project is aimed to support a long-term conservation programme for the Ladoga ringed seal (Phoca hispida ladogensis).

Conservation of important wetland habitats for herons and terns in the lower Dniepr River and Delta, Ukraine.

The objective of the project is to prepare a bird conservation plan with a management vision for the area with a focus on endangered and vulnerable colonies of herons and terns. This will enhance the process of effective integrated bird protection of the intended establishment of a National Park.

Moldavian-Ukrainian Centre for regional cooperation and development: middle Nistru River transboundary conservation perspectives.

A bilateral cooperation shall strengthen efforts for conservation of riverbank wetlands and draw attention of stakeholders (local authorities, NGOs, business) to biodiversity-rich habitat protection.

Evaluation of suitable sites for European bison in Oriental Carpathians’ Protected Areas

The main contribution of this project will be the identification of the suitable habitats for bison reintroduction within the VNNP’area (at local level) and the identification of two proper protected areas for establishing new bison reserves in Oriental Carpathians (at regional level).

River Otter (Lutra lutra) in Kharkov region (Ukraine)

The project aim is to reveal the status of River Otter in Kharkov region (North-eastern Ukraine) and to attract public attention to the species protection.

Fresh water pearl mussels around Saint Petersburg

This project looks at the discovery of the unknown pearl mussel populations, prevention of their disappearance and activities on their restoration.