FIRST SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE WITHIN THE UNESCO 5-COUNTRY BIOSPHERE RESERVE MURA-DRAVA-DANUBE

Over three very intensive days, between 24-26th of November, and in front of over 100 participants in an online setting, scientific project partners and project lead WWF Austria presented their first results of the studies conducted within the TBR MDD on biotic elements and abiotic framework conditions. 

The conference included also a workshop for stakeholder involvement and management of the Lower Mura Valley Biosphere Reserve (Austria). Read more about the conference, download all presentations and read more in the conference report. 

Graphic: Housatonic 

YOUTH FORUM BIOSPHERE RESERVE LOWER MURA VALLEY

In mid-November, a youth forum on the 5-country Biosphere Reserve Mura-Drava-Danube took place in the „Rothof“ of Schloss Halbenrain. The goal was that young people exchange ideas, comments and wishes they want to see incorporated into the development of the management plan for the Lower Mura Valley Biosphere Reserve. Read more about the forum.

Photo: Lamprecht, Schober

MURA FESTIVAL 2021

The Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation organised a series of awareness-raising and educational events in the scope of the Mura Festival. Six events took place at six different locations within the Mura Biosphere Reserve. The events were designed to raise awareness among the general public about the importance of nature conservation, cultural heritage, to promote the Mura Biosphere Reserve and the UNESCO 5-country Biosphere Reserve Mura-Drava-Danube. Read more here. 

Photo: IRSNC

MIGRATORY BIRDS FACING RISKS WITHIN THE TBR MDD AREA

Wetlands in the UNESCO 5-country biosphere reserve Mura-Drava-Danube are under increasing threat, leaving migratory birds and human communities at growing risk. Slowly but surely, the wetlands that serve as critical stepping stones along the flyways are disappearing, depriving migratory birds of the pit stops they need to complete their annual round trip and depriving us of our wetland life support systems. Read more about how can we reverse this negative trend.

Photo: A.Gugić

THE DAY ALL BECAME REALITY – UNESCO PROCLAMATION DAY!

With the world facing climate and nature crises, UNESCO’s designation of the Mura-Drava-Danube as the world’s first 5-country biosphere reserve represents a historic step towards a new era for people and nature in Europe as well as an international model for regional conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development. Read more.

Photo: A.Gugić

FISH SAMPLING in the tbr mdd

Find out in our short video why fish sampling is important and why we are doing it in the scope of our project!

BIRD MONITORING ON MURA, DRAVA AND DANUBE IN CROATIA

WWF Adria’s external contractor Ivan Grlica, conducted a river bird monitoring in June 2021 on Mura, Drava and Danube in Croatia. The task was not so easy since the water levels on the 3 rivers were unusually high for this month. Because of that, not all river sections were monitored and additional monitoring activities will be needed. Find out more here. Photo: I.Grlica

BIOSPHERE RESERVE LOWER MURA VALLEY IS TAKING SHAPE

Summer was really a busy period for us! With the first workshops to develop the mission statement and management plan in June 2021, the Biosphere Reserve Lower Mura Valley was taking concrete shape. The joint planning and development of the Biosphere Reserve Lower Mura Valley offer special opportunities, also for regional development in Southeast Styria. Read more here. Photo: RMSO

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