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Tatra Mountains in Poland by Arek Socha
THE CARPATHIAN MOUNTAINS ARE A BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT AND REFUGE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE
The second largest mountain range in Europe
Refuge for Europe’s largest populations of large carnivores: bears, lynx and wolves
Hosts the last virgin and natural forests of Europe
Home to the headwaters of major rivers
Safeguards unique cultural heritage and Traditional Knowledge
To conserve these fragile and precious ecosystems and support local communities, the Carpathian Convention unites the region’s nations through a subregional treaty.
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Tatras in Slovakia by Tomas Hulik
The Carpathian Convention pursues comprehensive policy and cooperation to promote environmental protection and sustainable development of the region. It seeks to address environmental challenges and improve the quality of life for current and future generations.
Established
7 Member
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2003
Countries
Environmental Protection
Sustainable Development
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Piatra Craiului Mountains in Romania by Mircea Verghelet
Review and synthesis of best practices in governance and land-use policies to implement TEN-N The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 sets an ambitious goal to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, ...
Recognizing Gabriel Paun – A UNEP 2024 Champion for Preserving Carpathian Forests The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) recently announced recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth, honoured for their ...
Building Bridges for Nature: Mid-Term Insights from NaturaConnect’s Case Studies Effective conservation planning requires strategies that work across diverse environmental, socio-political contexts, and multiple spatial scales. A recent publication, the ...
Strategic Frameworks on Sustainable Development & Tourism in the Carpathians Developed by Central Mountains The Alps and Carpathians are important natural corridors that connect many central European countries. Unfortunately, cooperation ...
The Carpathian Civil Society Platform Launches their Website and Virtual Hub The Carpathian Civil Society Platform has launched its website, which aims to facilitate more effective cooperation between civil society ...
20 - 21 November 2024, online
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Pip Ivan Observatory Ivano Frankivsk in Ukraine by Nikolay Khoroshkov
12 - 14 November 2024 | Košice, Slovakia
Carpathian Convention Implementation Committee
20 - 21 November 2024, online
Carpathian Day 2024: "Our Identity Lies in Our Heritage"
22 – 25 October 2025 | Băile Tușnad, Romania
15 – 18 October 2024 | Puigcerdà – Catalonia
International Course on River and Wetland Restoration A 5-day international course will take place in the Czech Republic in the Elbe River Basin wetland systems. The fifth of a series of ...
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Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention
UN Environmnent
Vienna International Centre
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Tel: +43 1 260 60 83038
Mail: info.carpathianconvention@un.org
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