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After the lessons learned in the Albanian Alps, where we confronted the realities of overtourism, fragile ecosystems, and the urgent need for climate-smart action, our journey continued further east. This time, we traded alpine valleys for vast steppes and towering peaks.

The project “Policies and strategies for environmental protection and preservation of pastoral systems and local livestock breeds in the Adriatic Ionian region” (ECOBREEDS) officially began with the Kick-off meeting and First Transnational Workshop, held from October 31 to November 1, 2024, at the Aristotle University Research Dissemination Center in Thessaloniki, Greece.

The Balkan Nature Talks Conference 2024, held on October 10–11 at the Vienna International Centre, brought together key stakeholders to discuss pressing issues surrounding biodiversity conservation in the Western Balkans. Forestry and Environmental Action (FEA) proudly participated in this significant event, joining experts, policymakers, and environmental advocates to address the region’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Forestry and forest-based industries are facing a shortage of workforce, while the number of those choosing a career in the forestry...

As part of the GEF/UNDP BiH "Sustainability of Protected Areas" (SPA) project, a study trip was conducted from September 12th to 16th,...

On Friday, June 23, 2023, in Tuzla, the successful completion of the project "Let's Catch Smog and Polluting Particles - Art in the Role...

The project "Promotion of PEFC Standards through Networking of Non-Governmental Organizations and Promotion of Sustainable Forest...

What does it mean to “walk the talk” in conservation? For us at FEA, it meant lacing up our boots in Valbona and crossing the hiking trail to Theth, not only to admire Albania’s alpine beauty but also to confront firsthand the challenges of managing mountain protected areas in a rapidly changing climate.

Representatives from nine countries convened to review the project's progress, discuss its objectives, assess its financial status, and highlight key achievements. This critical meeting set the stage for future activities, with partners aligning on next steps and deadlines. The meeting's collaborative atmosphere reinforced the shared commitment to empowering young women and increasing their involvement in the forestry sector.

From September 9 to 11, 2024, Forestry and Environmental Action (fea) took part in the Dialogue for Central and Southeastern Europe, held in Chișinău, Moldova. The dialogue aimed to facilitate the revision and implementation of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) in alignment with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

We are thrilled to announce that the enhanced version of the "Čuvajmo Šume" (Protect the Forests) application is now accessible to you!...

On Thursday, 31st of August, the Kick-off meeting of the project "Joint action to reduce the increased risk of forest fires for nature...

From February to June 2022, Forestry and Environment Action - FEA successfully implemented the project "From Knowledge to Eco Property"...

Organization fea within the project "EcoTopia - Sustainable Community Pionirska dolina" has implemented the central activity: the...

At the beginning of December, the project “Cross-border Fire Prevention Initiative in National Park Tara and Protected Landscape Trebević through the LFM Framework” was officially launched in Skopje, North Macedonia.

We are excited to announce the launch of the project “Preparation of an Expert Assessment for the Designation of Pliva Lakes as a Protected Area, along with the Draft of the Law” which aims to establish Pliva Lakes as a protected area in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), ensuring the conservation of its biodiversity, natural and cultural values, while promoting the sustainable development of the local community.

We are pleased to announce our participation in the EU-funded project “Technical Assistance to the Net Zero Mission – Sarajevo Functional Urban Area”. The project aims to support the transition to carbon neutrality for the Sarajevo Functional Urban Area (FUA), and focuses on the development of three essential strategic documents.

Within the framework of the service aimed to update the management plans for protected areas, incorporating climate change adaptation...

Today, we proudly celebrated the successful completion of the project "Enhanced and Adaptive Management of Skakavac Nature Park through...

Forestry and Environmental Action - fea has recently successfully completed the implementation of the project "Green Roofs of Sarajevo -...