September 2017 | Save the Blue Heart of Europe

Invitation: Artists for Vjosa Concert in Tirana, Oct 18

On October 18, we will hold a big concert for the protection of the beautiful and threatened Vjosa River, the last big wild river in Europe! Free entry! Where: Skanderbeg square in front of the National History Museum in Tirana When: October 18, 19:00

Fri, 09/29/2017 - 16:11

Vjosa

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Petition: Save the Cetina River, Croatia

The Cetina river in Croatia is under threat from a gas-fired thermal power plant, which is to be constructed on the Peruća Lake. It would destroy biosystems of the river and lake, and deprive 500,000 residents of their drinking water. Read more about it and SIGN THE PETITION

Thu, 09/28/2017 - 14:39

Petition

Two new animal species discovered in the area of projected dam on Vjosa

++ International research team finds 300 animal species in only one week, including a new fish and stonefly species ++ Sediment transport could grind electricity generation of the projected hydropower plant Poçem to a halt within 25 years ++ Earlier this year in April, 25 scientists from 4 countries researched the river section of the Vjosa in the area of the projected hydropower plant Poçem.

Mon, 09/18/2017 - 16:40

Petition: Save the Mura – Stop the dams!

One of the ecologically most important habitats in Europe is facing destruction. Slovenia plans to build a chain of eight (!) hydropower dams in the future five-country Biosphere Reserve "Mura-Drava-Danube", the so-called "Amazon of Europe". The decision on the construction of the first dam along the Slovenian Mura at Hrastje-Mota is imminent. Please sign this petition!

Fri, 09/08/2017 - 12:59

Mura

"Scientists for Vjosa" on Patagonia’s Blog

The impressions of the scientific head of the Vjosa research week in April – Dr. Fritz Schiemer – were published on Patagonia’s Blog “The Cleanest Line”. The blog post explains why the Vjosa is so valuable from a scientific point of view and features stunning photos as well as video, showing the scientists at work

Thu, 09/07/2017 - 12:56

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Science

Bankwatch: Hydropower in Albania – from Hoxha to the EBRD

HPPs are popping up in Albania like bunkers in Hoxha’s time – with little regard for people and nature, just like in the “old days”. Only that it is not Hoxha, but the EBRD and other international donors financing the loss of nature and livelihoods, while priding themselves with their alleged environmental standards. Read Bankwatch’s blog post...

Tue, 09/05/2017 - 14:24

Vjosa

Bankwatch