Prof. Dr. Elena Bužan was the lead author of an invited review article titled “Biodiversity Genomics Research Practices Require Harmonising to Meet Stakeholder Needs in Conservation”, published in the prestigious journal Molecular Ecology. In this publication, members of the European …
International Plastic Bag Free Day is a global awareness day aimed at reducing the use of single-use plastic bags and promoting sustainable alternatives. On this occasion, we highlight the environmental impacts of plastic bags, which contribute to pollution, harm wildlife, …
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natalija Špeh, in co-authorship with Prof. Dr. Robert Lončarić (University of Zadar), published an original scientific article in the journal Coasts titled “Marine Macro-Plastics Litter Features and Their Relation to the Geographical Settings of the Selected Adriatic Islands, …
Over 230 researchers from 28 countries presented the latest findings in vertebrate management Ankaran, 16 May 2025 – The 14th European Vertebrate Management Conference (EVMC 2025) successfully concluded today in Ankaran. Held from 12 to 16 May 2025, the conference …
Ankaran, 12 May 2025 – The 14th European Vertebrate Pest Management Conference officially opened today in Ankaran with a ceremonial opening and an introductory plenary lecture. The conference, which runs until Friday, brings together more than 230 researchers from 28 …
Associate Professor Dr. Irena Mrak from the Faculty of Environmental Protection is this year’s recipient of the dr. Angela Piskernik diploma for her distinguished work in mountain nature conservation. Dr. Irena Mrak (born in 1973) is one of the most …
On March 20 and 21, 2025, a high-profile international conference took place in Mitrovac on Tara (Tara National Park), Serbia, as part of the subproject »Genetic adaptation of Northern chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) ecotypes to climate change and habitat loss: A …
Prof. Dr. Boštjan Pokorny, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Protection, together with co-authors, has published a scientific article in the Journal of Environmental Management titled:Wildlife-vehicle collision liability in Europe: A review of existing approaches and their implications. The article …
Recently, for the first time, a high-quality reference genome sequence of the Northern chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra), specifically its subspecies, the Alpine chamois (R. r. rupicapra), was determined within the European Biodiversity Genomics Europe project. The findings are now publicly available …
A project meeting was held in the Netherlands from 18 to 20 February 2025 to mark the first year of the CURIOSOIL project, which aims to awaken curiosity for a deeper understanding of the soil. The meeting was attended by …
