Biodiversity Task Force WB

Pre desetak godina, u Srbiji je postojao samo jedan jedini gnezdeći par – Bora i Eržika. U međuvremenu, pobedonosno su stizale nove generacije: Nada, Duško, Lilika, Joca, Duda, pustolovni Feliks koji je proteklih meseci prava medijska zvezda…

Iako naravno nije moguće imenovati ih sve, u Srbiji danas imamo čak 30 gnezdećih parova orlova krstaša, pokazuju novi podaci Društva za zaštitu i proučavanje ptica (DZPPS).

Uspeh nije došao preko noći, ali jeste uključivao danonoćnu brigu o poslednjim krstašima koji su se naselili blizu Srpskog Krstura.

Volonteri su iz kampa na bezbednoj udaljenosti neprekidno bdeli nad Borom i Eržikom u kritičnom periodu, od marta do jula, tačnije za vreme gnezdeće sezone, dok mladi ne polete.

I tako tokom tri godine dok populacija nije počela da se uvećava!

Ova požrtvovanost urodila je plodom: Bora i Eržika nastavili su lozu i krstaši su se postepeno vraćali na nebo iznad Srbije – godine 2022, njihova populacija se uvećala na pet gnezdećih parova, da bi prošle godine dostigla brojku od 20, a ove otišla i na preko 30.

Krstaše smo počeli da gubimo još 90-ih godina 20. veka, pre svega zbog gubitka staništa u njihovoj domovini Vojvodini. Pad je kulminirao 2017. kada je knjiga ovih orlova pala na dva slova – B i E.

„Sa jednog na preko 30 gnezdećih parova je veliki uspeh”, potcrtava naša sagovornica Mirjana Rankov, ornitološkinja iz DZPPS-a. „Verujem da će se nakon toga populacija stabilizovati i da nećemo morati da brinemo za opstanak ove vrste.”

Aktivnosti DZPPS-a koje su doprinele veličanstvenom povratku krstaša u Srbiju nisu stale na brizi o svojevremeno jedinom gnezdećem paru.

Oni im prave veštačka gnezda, prate ptice GPS uređajima, podižu svest o njihovom ekosistemskom značaju, na terenu rade na smanjenju slučajeva trovanja, kose zarasle pašnjake kako bi se obezbedio opstanak tekunica – omiljenih na jelovniku orlova krstaša…

Ceo tekst o trijumfalnom povratku krstaša u Srbiju pročitajte na našem sajtu ⬇️

https://klima101.rs/povratak-orlova-krstasa-u-srbiju/

Foto: DZPPS (Szilard Morvai)

The future of the Balkan lynx depends on what range economies do together, not separately 🐾

That was one of the key messages from a side event held yesterday at convened by the Министерство за животна средина и ПП / Ministria e Mjedisit Jetësor dhe PH, and key international, regional and national partners. Focused on one of Europe’s most Critically Endangered large carnivores, the discussion highlighted the need for a stronger and more coordinated regional response to conserve the Balkan lynx and its habitats. The event also provided an opportunity to present the Regional Strategy for the Conservation of the Balkan Lynx and its Action Plan, proposed for endorsement under the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) COP15.

The message was clear: protecting the Balkan lynx requires stronger policy alignment, more effective institutions and enforcement, better monitoring, sustainable habitat governance, and long-term transboundary cooperation among range economies. The discussion also highlighted ongoing efforts under the Biodiversity Task Force WB.

📣 Call for Proposals – Report on Nature-based Solutions for enhancing biodiversity, climate and societal resilience in the Western Balkans

IUCN is inviting qualified experts and organisations to apply for a consultancy to deliver a comprehensive, policy-oriented report demonstrating how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can support ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience across the region.

The report will provide evidence, practical examples and recommendations to help governments integrate NbS into biodiversity and restoration planning, while also supporting resource mobilisation and investment in nature-positive solutions.

📌 Expected deliverable is a regional report that:
• Assesses the current state and potential of NbS in the Western Balkans
• Quantifies ecological and socio-economic benefits of NbS
• Presents regional case studies and lessons learned
• Provides policy recommendations to support biodiversity and restoration targets
• Includes summaries tailored for policymakers and donors to facilitate uptake and investment

🔗 More info on IUCN Procurement page https://bit.ly/3sNVVGs
⏲️ Submission deadline: 3 March

This report will serve as a key advocacy and planning tool to support implementation of biodiversity and restoration commitments across the and strengthen cooperation under the .

🌱 is open as part of the project The ADAPT 2.0: Nature-based Solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation in the Western Balkans, supported by Sweden (Sida).

🌿 Why does nature matter for the future of the Western Balkans?

From forests and rivers to wetlands and seas, nature underpins our water, food, climate resilience and well-being. Protecting it is not separate from development - it is essential to it.

That’s where the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans comes in. Adopted in 2020 and aligned with the EU Green Deal, it sets out a shared regional vision for a more sustainable future. One of its key building blocks is Pillar 5: Protection of Nature and Biodiversity.

Our new infographic tells the story of Pillar 5 — what it is, why it matters, and how it guides action across the region. It shows how nature is being integrated into key sectors such as energy, agriculture, tourism and infrastructure, and how regional cooperation helps turn shared commitments into real impact on the ground.

📊 Explore the infographic 👉 https://bit.ly/4k8SsZw

The Regional Cooperation Council - RCC supports the implementation of the Green Agenda, with IUCN coordinating Pillar 5 and hosting the Biodiversity Task Force WB - a key platform for cooperation on nature, now further strengthened through new Thematic Groups on Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation 🐾

This infographic was developed within The ADAPT 2.0 supported by Sweden Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete) and the Greening the Western Balkans, funded by (Austrian Development Agency)