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Waste without myths: knowledge for citizens, the media and decision-makers
The Faculty of Geotechnical Engineering is organising three separate workshops: for citizens, the media and decision-makers. We report on the media workshop held in Varaždin on 27 October.
Krk wins the Eco City title for environmental protection and sustainable development
The award presented in Šibenik recognises results in waste management, energy efficiency and renewable energy. It is Krk's first win in the Eco City category.
CIESM: more than a century of joint Mediterranean research
From the first oceanographic initiatives and the Cousteau era to Croatia's contribution and new marine observation systems
Wild bees are retreating from many parts of Europe: what a century of data reveals
An analysis of more than four million records shows that many wild bee and hoverfly species are losing their presence in Europe. The Alpine exception requires careful interpretation, and the authors say that there is still room for recovery.
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Waste near Senj: City councillor Hrvoje Bezjak calls for comprehensive landfill remediation
In an interview with Ekologija.hr, Bezjak discusses residents' warnings, collecting photographs and reporting suspected irregularities. He says closing the landfill is not enough and that the waste already deposited there must also be addressed.
University of Zadar: development must preserve space as a common good
Ekologija.hr welcomes the University of Zadar's decision to explicitly highlight space as a shared value and responsibility. This contribution from academia deserves praise because it places knowledge, the public interest and responsibility towards future generations at the heart of the discussion on development.
Forests are more than raw timber: the future of Croatian forestry in Šibenik
Forestry and sustainable development
Living Planet Report 2026 presented in Zagreb: Croatia has an opportunity to become part of a positive tipping point for nature
Biodiversity and nature restoration · WWF Adria
Nature restoration in Croatia: what do the new rules mean for mature trees?
Law and the environment · urban ecosystem restoration
21 September, Tree Planting Day: planting a tree is only the beginning
Urban ecosystems · planting and caring for trees
Prince Albert II Foundation marks 20 years of work: connections with Croatia's sea and wetlands
Water and sea · nature conservation and funding
August 2026 equals the global temperature record
Copernicus · global climate and adaptation
Croatian expert warns: If we lose urban trees, Croatian cities will become concrete ovens
Europe is warming, Croatia is drying out: “Trees are our cities' first line of defence”
New EU packaging rules have begun to apply
European Union · packaging and the circular economy
Since 30 July, we have been living on ecological debt
WWF Adria · ecological footprint and natural resources
Rijeka plans a green Žabica square with 37 trees
Editorial summary of sources · cities and green infrastructure
EU launches the Digital Product Passport Registry
Summary of an official source · circular economy
EU clarifies rules for continuing waste recovery in Switzerland
Summary of an official source · circular economy
ZEZ Sunce completes the citizen-owned power plant's first year and returns part of the profit to the community
Citizen energy · local value and governance
Europe is warming faster, and cities must adapt better to heat
Summary of a verified source · climate and cities
Climate change is having an increasing impact on society and the economy
Summary of a verified source · climate and society
Croatia continues to strengthen the green transition and climate resilience
Summary of an official source · public policy
Zagreb's 2025/2026 planting season: 8,015 trees announced at 1,317 locations
Urban greenery · scale of planting and quality of post-planting care
Biochar could return some essential nutrients to agriculture
Research · biochar, nutrients and circular flows
The Bijela River flows freely again after eight barriers are removed
WWF Adria · free-flowing rivers and connected habitats
Almost 1,500 hectares of wetland habitat restored in Hutovo Blato
WWF Adria · wetland habitat restoration
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