Author: Connections Voyages

Over the past six years, multi-partner rewilding efforts have supported the recovery of endangered Dalmatian pelican populations across southeastern Europe. Coordinated by Rewilding Europe and supported by the European Commission, the “Pelican Way of LIFE” initiative has secured a brighter future for this majestic bird and emphasised the importance of wetland restoration. The Pelican Way of LIFE initiative has supported a welcome recovery in Dalmatian pelican populations and laid the foundation for further growth.SEAN WEEKLY PHOTOGRAPHY / Rewilding Europe   An iconic indicator species One of the most impressive breeding birds in Europe, Dalmatian pelicans are ambassadors for vibrant, interconnected…

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The Nature Restoration Law has set ambitious targets for nature recovery across Europe. A new practical guide by Rewilding Europe and the European Rewilding Coalition will help EU Member States turn legal obligations into long-term benefits for nature, climate, and society – through rewilding. The restoration of landscapes, seascapes, and wildlife populations can deliver a wilder Europe where nature and people thrive together.Bruno D’Amicis / Rewilding Europe   Ramping up restoration Today, immediate action at scale is needed to recover nature across Europe. The restoration of European landscapes, seascapes, and wildlife populations is essential – not only for the inherent…

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A recent survey found that most hunters in Croatia’s Velebit Mountains share many of the goals and views of the Rewilding Velebit team. With hunting deeply embedded in local culture, this alignment underscores the importance of collaborating with local hunting associations to scale up rewilding. Rewilding Velebit is transforming the management of five hunting concessions in Croatia’s Velebit Mountains, moving away from hunting towards sustainable wildlife watching.Emmanuel Rondeau   Paradigm shift Rewilding Velebit’s work in the Velebit Mountains of Croatia is focused on transforming the management of five hunting concessions totalling nearly 30,000 hectares. A fresh and sustainable approach to…

A recent survey found that most hunters in Croatia’s Velebit Mountains share many of the goals and views of the Rewilding Velebit team. With hunting deeply embedded in local culture, this alignment underscores the importance of collaborating with local hunting associations to scale up rewilding. Paradigm shift Rewilding Velebit’s work in the Velebit Mountains of Croatia is focused on transforming the management of five hunting concessions totalling nearly 30,000 hectares. A fresh and sustainable approach to wildlife management – based on wildlife watching, rather than the traditional practise of hunting – is supporting a gradual resurgence in the area’s spectacular…

Tucked into the green folds of northern Spain, Oviedo feels like a city dreamt into being—serene, cultured, and proudly noble.  As the capital of the Principality of Asturias, Oviedo is a different kind of Spanish destination—quietly majestic, elegantly preserved, and soaked in soul.  Oviedo isn’t loud. It doesn’t clamor for attention. Instead, it will enchant you with its quiet nobility and layered stories. It’s a city of plazas and poetry, kings and saints, cider and sculpture — where every step brings you closer to something eternal and magical. Hi, I’m Elena! Thanks for reading my blog. With over 20 years…

Over 2,000 Mediterranean trout have just been released in a tributary of the Liri River in the Central Apennines. A leap forward in the restoration of this important native species, the release will also benefit a wide range of other wildlife and help to heal this living waterway. Rewilding Apennines and partners have just released around 2,000 young Mediterranean trout into a stream in the Central Apennines.Filippo Castellucci   Towards wilder and healthier waterways Around 2,000 young Mediterranean trout (Salmo ghigii) have just been released into the Romito, a stream in the Central Apennines rewilding landscape in Italy, with the…

In this blog, Frans Schepers, Executive Director of Rewilding Europe, outlines why rewilding offers transformative solutions than can enable nature and people to thrive together. Przewalski’s horses enhance natural grazing as they roam free in Causse Méjean, France.Frans Schepers   Human civilisation has always been shaped by dominant narratives. Religion once commanded our understanding of the world, followed by science during the Enlightenment. Today, economy and finance dictate global decision-making. We now stand at a moment of profound transformation. As old structures crumble and belief systems fade, space opens for something new. Rarely have the opportunities for fundamental change been…

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