From 16 to 24 May 2026, countries across Europe are marking Natura 2000 Week through environmental campaigns, citizen science initiatives, and biodiversity monitoring activities focused on protected ecosystems. The Natura 2000 network includes more than 27,000 protected sites across the European Union and remains one of Europe’s largest coordinated conservation efforts. These protected areas support wetlands, forests, coastal ecosystems, migratory species, and habitats facing

On May 28, 2025, the European Commission introduced a bold and forward-looking strategy for the Black Sea region. The document lays out...