-
After political opposition and the media, Belarusian dictator is shutting down the NGOs
30.8.2021 - PRAGUE / MINSK
Environmental non-governmental sector, belonging to the most active parts of Belarusian civil society for years, is disappearing. Since July, the regime has been looking for excuses for an administrative ban on their activities. Well known organization Center for Environmental Solutions was recently abolished. Ecohome is facing lawsuits and their members… -
Meet the anti-dams superheroes! Summer school “Free the rivers” 2021 starts soon
26.8.2021 - PRAGUE / LIVNO
Do you wonder how to successfully protect our rivers? Would you like to learn and try planning a local campaign? Do you need tips for getting scientific data and arguments to save free-flowing rivers? And would you like to meet anti-dams superheroes from all over the world? This and much… -
Striving for clean air in Ukraine: Local activists can receive financial support
16.8.2021 - IVANO-FRANKIVSK / PRAGUE
Do you mind the dirty air in your town? Do you want to do something with it or are you already doing it and now you have a new idea? Then the Small Grants Program is just for you! Non-governmental organizations Arnika (Czechia) and FreeArduino (Ivano-Frankivsk) are opening a call… -
Sampling for the study of chemical pollution of the areas of the Lori region has been completed
7.8.2021 - YEREVAN / PRAGUE
A total of 136 samples were collected during recent sampling in Lori region - area affected by industrial pollution - including samples of house dust, soil, sediments, dairy products and biomaterials (human urine and hair). The research was carried out from July 28th to August 2nd in 12 communities and… -
Connecting people protecting their rivers: Big Jump got bigger in 2021
29.7.2021 - MOLDOVA / BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
In July 2021, Arnika together with its partners didn't miss the opportunity to join the Big Jump event - an initiative aiming to bring the attention of the public and authorities to the topic of river protection. This time, in addition to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Arnika has brought the tradition… -
Arnika will conduct a new research in the Lori region on the impact and spread of industrial pollution
28.7.2021 - YEREVAN / PRAGUE
The Czech non-governmental organization Arnika continues with analyzes in the areas of chemical pollution in Lori Marz. This time, Arnika's experts will take soil and dust samples along with biological samples from the affected population, for a total of more than 100 samples. These will then be tested in an… -
Big Jump in Moldova: Join the European day and swim for protection of your local river
8.7.2021 - PRAGUE / CHISINAU
On July 11th, Big Jump - European day of swimming in the rivers - is being organized all over Europe to demonstrate people's relationship to water streams. Goal of the initiative, founded in 2002, is to unite for protection and restoration of Europe’s freshwaters. This year, Association of River Keepers Eco-TIRAS…
