News and Events

Closing Event of the Mediterranean Wetland Week

Closing Event of the Mediterranean Wetland Week

What began with a two-day educational seminar on ecological innovations in agriculture concluded with a joyful public event for children and adults, which attracted a large number of locals from Konavle.

LIFE for Mauremys at Science Festivals

LIFE for Mauremys at Science Festivals

This spring, the LIFE for Mauremys project was featured at two major science events – the MUZZA Week of Science (April 10–13, 2025) and the Festival of Science (May 5–10, 2025) in Zagreb.

Final Conference of the Still Water Revival Project

Final Conference of the Still Water Revival Project

On March 11 and 12, 2025, we participated in the final conference of the Still Water Revival held in Sinj under the title “Ponds and Wells – Traditional Heritage of Freshwater Ecosystems in Karst”.

Online Seminar on Sustainable Agriculture Held

Online Seminar on Sustainable Agriculture Held

Following significant interest in the sustainable agriculture seminar held in Majkovi, we organized an online seminar to enable the participation of as many farmers as possible, particularly those from the project area.

Invasive Alien Species in Croatia: Citizen Participation

Invasive Alien Species in Croatia: Citizen Participation

One of the project's objectives is to remove invasive species from all locations where habitat restoration and improvement efforts are being carried out. By reporting observations of IAS, you can contribute to their early detection and containment.

Biologer: A Citizen Science Platform

Biologer: A Citizen Science Platform

Biologer is an important tool in the LIFE for Mauremys project. Biologists from the Hyla Association use it during every field survey in project areas, recording not only observations of the Balkan Terrapin but also other species.

Picture book showcased in Zagreb Zoo

Picture book showcased in Zagreb Zoo

The children's picture book MAUREMISI: Raising Our Voices to Save the Turtle! traveled through Dalmatian schools and has now arrived in Zagreb.

Project partners and Advisory Board meeting

Project partners and Advisory Board meeting

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.

Picture Book Tour in Dalmatian Schools

Picture Book Tour in Dalmatian Schools

Hrvatske vode (the Croatian Waters) team visited Dalmatia to present their latest educational material—a picture book about Balkan terrapins, Mara and Maroje.

Instalation of informational and safety panels

Instalation of informational and safety panels

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.

International LIFE Amphicon conference

International LIFE Amphicon conference

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

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