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Smart Regions
Marais d'Orx: how ospreys live
In partnership with the European Commission
Did you know that ospreys have stable mates? After migration they return to their nests to breed. In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit the Marais d'Orx in the south of France, to discover how this bird of prey has been reintroduced into the wetland that was drained by Napoleon.
The Road To Green
Is honey beekeeping doing more harm than good for other pollinators?
In partnership with The European Commission
As managed honeybee hives multiply, wild bees and butterflies are disappearing. Since honeybees are not endangered, is beekeeping responsible for the decline of other bees?
EU Decoded
Will new animal welfare law curb illegal trade?
The EU has created its first law on the welfare of dogs and cats to be applied across the bloc, targeting illegal trade and harmful practices. A regulation that was long overdue, considering that 44% of EU households have a pet and it's a billion-dollar business.
The Road To Green
The Great Bulgarian Vulture Return: Europe turns over a new leaf after centuries of bird persecution
In partnership with The European Commission
Thanks to significant reintroduction efforts, Europe is one of the few places in the world where vulture populations are increasing. But human activities are making this recovery fragile.
The Road To Green
“It’s like a miracle”: the emotional reintroduction of the Bearded Vulture in Bulgaria
In partnership with The European Commission
Half a century after its extinction, Bulgaria celebrated the reintroduction of one of Europe’s rarest birds of prey — the Bearded Vulture. This is seen as a stepping stone to reconnecting them across Europe, and to other continents.
