The partners and the Advisory Board of the project met at the Faculty of Agriculture in Zagreb to present the achievements so far and discuss upcoming challenges and activities necessary for the long-term sustainability of the project.
The traveling exhibition, consisting of five educational posters, began its tour of schools in Dubrovnik-Neretva County in October 2024, accompanied by the workshop "The Story of the Balkan Terrapin."
Hrvatske vode (the Croatian Waters) team visited Dalmatia to present their latest educational material—a picture book about Balkan terrapins, Mara and Maroje.
The autumn period is ideal for such activities because most aquatic animals are dormant, and we avoid the breeding and egg-laying seasons to minimize disturbance.
The company Geonatura organized a course on ecosystem services as part of the Erasmus+ project TUNE IT – Nature benefits: from theory to practice, with participation from team members of the Association Hyla and the Faculty of Agriculture.
From November 19 to 22, the Public Institution for the Management of Protected Areas of Dubrovnik-Neretva County installed panels and sign posts in the areas of Majkovi, Prljevići, Konavle, and Ston.
At Podsreda Castle in Kozjansko Nature Park, on November 14 and 15, 2024, the second international conference of the LIFE AMPHICON project was held, bringing together experts, researchers, and enthusiasts from various countries to exchange knowledge
Croatian Hub for Regenerative Agriculture organized a seminar titled "ECO Innovations for Small Production Areas" through the LIFE for Mauremys project at the House of Honey and Traditional Products in Majkovi.
The LIFE for Mauremys project has reached the halfway point of its planned duration, and partners gathered for a consortium meeting held from October 21 to 23, 2024, at the Dubrovnik-Neretva County.
This important investment, worth over 105 000 euros, is a crucial step in the implementation of the LIFE for Mauremys project, which aims to improve the conservation status and long-term sustainability of the Balkan Terrapin population.
We were at the 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration: “Bridging Science, Practice, and Policy of Nature Restoration”.
The team from the Zagreb Zoo partnered with organizers of the Šipan Summer Film School (LJŠFŠ), to collaborate with their mentors and participants in creating the first Croatian animated film about the Balkan Terrapin.
We participated in the 1st Summer School organized by the Natural Heritage Mission, titled “Our Mediterranean ecosystem’s health is in danger. Time to restore it!”
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, Zagreb Zoo visitors had the opportunity to participate in the second Mauremys Day.
Project coordinator Dragica Šalamon presented LIFE for Mauremys at the LIFE Platform Meeting, where international experts discussed the challenges and opportunities related to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles in Europe.
From May 23 to 25, the Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Areas of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County organized the first Mediterranean Wetland Week
May 23, World Turtle Day, is just around the corner. The LIFE for Mauremys project dedicates this day to educational and promotional activities centered around two main events.
Activities aimed at the restoration of habitats and addressing threats to the Croatian population of the Balkan Terrapin are in full swing.
On February 29, 2024, we participated in a networking meeting of Croatian beneficiaries of LIFE SAP projects - "Results and Effects of LIFE Projects in Croatia," organized by the National Contact Point for the LIFE Program.
In November, partners held a collaborative workshop on sustainable fishing practices in the Balkan Terrapin habitats.
Gravid Balkan Terrapins females, collected during field research in June from Dubrovnik-Neretva County, were carefully transported to the Zagreb Zoological Garden.
