An analysis of the river’s value, the pressures upon it and the conduct of institutions in the „Rijeka Zeta” Nature Park, with a review of documentation from 2018 to 2026 Podgorica / Danilovgrad, September 2026 Executive summary The Zeta River was declared a Nature Park in 2019 on account of its exceptional biodiversity, and the …
Mixed teams of scientists and citizens have discovered two new snail species in northwestern Montenegro, with the findings published in the peer-reviewed, open-access Biodiversity Data Journal. The discovery highlights the importance of this area for hidden biodiversity and further strengthens calls by local conservationists to include the Komarnica Canyon in the Durmitor UNESCO World Heritage …
New snail species further confirm the need to protect Montenegro’s biodiversity Read More »
An exhibition titled “Komarnica: Wild and Free” by internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer Bruno D’Amicis has opened in Njegošev Park in Podgorica, organized by the Montenegrin Ecologists Society (MES). The exhibition brought together a large number of citizens, nature lovers, and institutional representatives, aiming to draw attention, through art, to the exceptional natural values of the …
The first meeting of the working group established within the project Fostering Qualified Protection of the Morača River in Montenegro has been successfully held. During the meeting, representatives of relevant ministries, local governments, the Water Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency were introduced to the project and its planned activities. Participants expressed support for the …
First Meeting of the Working Group for the Protection of the Morača River Held Read More »
The latest regional report “State of Balkan Rivers 2025” shows that the Balkans are rapidly losing what makes them unique in Europe: large, preserved, free-flowing rivers. According to the data, nearly 2,500 kilometres of natural river channels have been lost in the past 13 years, while the share of almost untouched rivers has fallen from …
Since 2012 the Balkans have lost almost 2,500 kilometres of intact river channels Read More »
On Tuesday, the river brought us together once again. Through the film Komarnica: Wild that remains, we all flowed together, in thought and emotion, forming a protective wall around Komarnica. A full hall, eyes fixed on the screen, and a silence that spoke louder than words, accompanied by more than a few tears, revealed the …
Premiere of the documentary film Komarnica: Wild that Remains Read More »
Joint Press Release by the NGO Montenegrin Ecologists Society and EuroNatur ++ Delays in environmental assessment and decision-making raise serious concerns about transparency and governance ++ ++ Procedural shortcomings and legal circumventions undermine public trust in Montenegro’s environmental commitments ++ Radolfzell, Podgorica, 19 May 2025 – A coalition …
Montenegro’s Electric Power Company Withdraws from the Procedure, but Not from the Project. The Fight Continues. The Save Komarnica Initiative has so far deliberately refrained from commenting on numerous media speculations and political spins, acting responsibly and waiting for official information from the competent institutions. Now that this information has finally been confirmed, we feel …
A Small Victory for Komarnica – A Major Betrayal by the Environmental Protection Agency Read More »
Save Komarnica initiative today sent an urgent letter to the Government of Montenegro and relevant institutions, calling for the cancellation of the Komarnica hydropower plant project in the canyon. The letter was signed by individuals from the international community of economists, engineers, energy experts, ecologists, biologists, and legal professionals. The Komarnica Canyon has been recognized as …
