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What kind of future do we want?

What kind of future do we want?

At this time in human history many children and young people spend a lot of time using technology and less time in nature. Many of them are not aware of plant biodiversity and its importance for life on planet. Usually children and young people are more interested in animal biodiversity. The main goals of this photo report were: awareness to protect,
know common plant species in diverse environments, know native plant species in certain environments, use technology to learn about biodiversity, call children, young people and their families to nature and contribute to SDG 4 e 15.
(YRE from Domžale and Camarate)

Is the “Green Deal” a new path to reduce waste in Europe?

Is the “Green Deal” a new path to reduce waste in Europe?

From 2018 China , which was the world’s largest importer of ‘foreign waste’, has halted the import of solid waste from more developed nations. Europe was faced with the problem of its own waste, redefined the way we produce, distribute, recycle and promote the growth of the economy, this is an idea that cuts across all the actions proposed in the European Green Deal.

Trash – A buried nightmare

Trash – A buried nightmare

Porto and Kotor…the old urban settlements of rich tradition and culture, attracting numerous tourists by beautiful landscapes, cathedrals, squares… However, there is a less beautiful side of the story, yet a very important one. This article aims to unveil the similarities and differences in regard to landfills and dumpsites of these two ancient towns.

Think European, Act Locally

Think European, Act Locally

The Natura 2000(1) network represents a group of areas that have a particular ecological interest. Its goal is to ensure the conservation of a wide range of rare, threatened or endemic both animal and vegetal species in more than 200 types of habitats, as foreseen in the 92/43/EEC Directive of 21st May 1992 (The Habitat Directive(2)), and also ensure the survival of the mosvaluable European species through the 2009/147/EEC Directive of 30th November 2009 (The Bird Directive(3)).