MIO-ECSDE sorely misses the EU core funding for 2016-2017

MIO-ECSDE has faced another consecutive rejection of its proposed annual work programme by the European Commission as submitted for a bi-annual NGO operating grant. This is the 5th rejection since 2011 (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011) and it goes without saying that the...

Council of Europe’s Bern Convention urges Turkey to improve management of protected sea turtle habitats

The Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats adopted two Recommendations urging Turkey to prevent habitat destruction and ensure improved management of Fethiye and Patara Specially Protected Areas (SPAs). Indicative of the strong reaction to current pressures on the habitats is the call for a construction ban on the sea turtle nesting beaches of the SPAs.

The Day of the Tree returns!

After the great success of the past edition, the Day of the Tree returns in 2015! On the occasion of the Paris Climate Change Conference (COP21) to be held from 30 November to 11 December 2015, MIO-ECSDE Member, Legabiente dedicates its initiative to climate change, using the tree as a messenger to promote change towards sustainable development.