Embark on a journey through Romania's rich history, culture, and environmental initiatives. Explore ancient folklore, sustainable projects, and the legacy of Angela Curtean-Bănăduc, in an episode weaving tales of resilience and conservation for a greener tomorrow.

Art Profile by: Anastasia Salmina

Music by: Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

Sources:

https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-29/philanthropist-group-buys-up-large-tracts-of-land-in-romania-to-create-european-yellowstone.html

https://www.uncover-romania.com/about-romania/history/

https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/romania/brief/romania-climate-change-and-low-carbon-green-growth-program

file:///C:/Users/Matth/Downloads/SIPEA2023063.pdf

https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/selected-issues-papers/Issues/2023/12/13/Making-Romania-Fit-and-Resilient-for-the-Net-Zero-Transition-542452

https://www.everyculture.com/No-Sa/Romania.html#google_vignette

https://conferences.ulbsibiu.ro/abic/2024/index.html

https://fulbright.ro/aquatic-biodiversity-international-conference-2024/

https://conferences.ulbsibiu.ro/abic/2024/angela.banaduc2024.pdf

Join Eco-Chronicles, in exploring Moldova's rich history and folklore, linking ancient tales to modern eco-challenges. Discover conservation, agriculture, and sustainability efforts, and learn how Moldova is crafting a greener future.

Art Profile by: Anastasia Salmina

Music by: Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

Sources:

https://www.undp.org/moldova/press-releases/moldova-advances-towards-roadmap-address-climate-change-challenges-forestry-and-agriculture https://new.unbiodiversitylab.org/about/ https://new.unbiodiversitylab.org/moldova-increases-protected-areas-in-the-emerald-network-2/

https://www.climatechangepost.com/moldova/biodiversity/ https://www.climatechangepost.com/moldova/droughts/

https://map.half-earthproject.org/nrc/MDA?globe=%7B%22center%22%3A%5B-1.5567590000277958%2C12.257145716592223%5D%2C%22zoom%22%3A7.610782446777586%7D

https://eowilsonfoundation.org/national-report-card/moldova/

https://www.undp.org/moldova/climate-change-environment-energy

https://www.undp.org/moldova/projects/conservation-and-sustainable-management-wetlands-focus-high-nature-value-areas-prut-river-basin

Join me as we journey through the captivating history of Ukraine, exploring its rich culture and resilient spirit amidst modern-day challenges. Discover the surprising impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on conservation efforts, revealing insights into the intersection of armed conflict and environmental preservation. Find hope in the resilience of Ukraine's conservationists and the enduring power of nature.

Art Profile by: Anastasia Salmina

Music by: Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

Sources:

https://www.audubon.org/news/how-war-ukraine-takes-devastating-toll-nature

https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-023-01099-4?utm_source=rct_congratemailt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=oa_20231128&utm_content=10.1038/s43247-023-01099-4

https://geog.umd.edu/feature/how-longstanding-russia-ukraine-conflict-has-impacted-conservation-efforts

https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/40746/environmental_impact_Ukraine_conflict.pdf?sequence=3&isAllowed=y

https://www.britannica.com/summary/Ukraine

Embark on a captivating journey through Belarusian history, from ancient settlements to modern-day conservation efforts. Discover the resilience of its people and the transformative power of sustainable development. Join us as we uncover legends, explore innovative projects, and weave a narrative of hope for our planet's future.

Art Profile by: Anastasia Salmina

Music by: Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

Sources:

https://www.belarus.by/en/about-belarus/history

https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2022-09/DREI%20Belarus%20Full%20Report%20(English)%20(Apr%202017).pdf

https://www.climatelinks.org/resources/climate-risk-profile-belarus

https://www.undp.org/belarus/projects/conservation-oriented-management-forests-and-wetlands-achieve-multiple-benefits

https://www.undp.org/belarus/stories/undp-helps-belarus-reintegrate-rare-and-endangered-wildlife-species

https://learningfornature.exposure.co/using-spatial-data-to-support-national-conservation-priorities-in-belarus#!

https://www.undp.org/belarus/news/how-belarus-uses-degraded-peatlands-rewetting-conserve-unique-biodiversity-its-bogs

https://www.climatelinks.org/sites/default/files/asset/document/Belarus_CRP_Final.pdf

In this episode, embarks on a journey through Bodø, Europe's Capital of Culture 2024, highlighting its unique features and upcoming events. Transitioning to environmental policies, Norway's climate targets, readiness, and actions are explored, along with the country's global impact through partnerships like with Ethiopia for forest conservation. The episode concludes with a reflection on sustainability, urging listeners to play a role in building a greener future.

Art Profile by: Anastasia Salmina

Music by: Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

Sources:

https://www.lifeinnorway.net/bodo-2024-program/

https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/sites/53aaaac8-en/index.html?itemId=/content/component/53aaaac8-en

https://earth.org/country/norway/

https://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/kld/id668/

https://www.enviroblog.net/post/environmental-conservation-in-norway-a-model-for-sustainable-development

https://www.lifeinnorway.net/norwegian-culture/

https://www.nicfi.no/2024/02/29/norway-renews-and-strengthens-rainforest-cooperation-with-ethiopia/

Embark on a captivating journey through Sweden's rich history, from ancient times to modern sustainability efforts. Discover the mysteries of Gamla Uppsala's royal mounds and delve into Norse mythology to explore the enigmatic figure of Njord, the god of the wind and sea. Learn about Sweden's innovative climate policy framework for zero net emissions by 2045. Join us as we uncover the intersection of ancient legends and modern conservation challenges in this episode of Eco Chronicles.

Art Profile by: Anastasia Salmina

Music by: Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

Source Links:

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-ancient-places-europe/royal-mounds-gamla-uppsala-ancient-pagan-site-sweden-002866

https://historycooperative.org/njord-god-of-ships-and-bounty/

https://sweden.se/culture/history/history-of-sweden

https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/country/sweden/climate-data-historical

https://sweden.se/climate/sustainability/sweden-and-sustainability

https://www.wipo.int/global_innovation_index/en/2023/

https://www.wipo.int/edocs/pubdocs/en/wipo-pub-2000-2023-section1-en-global-innovation-tracker-global-innovation-index-2023.pdf

https://www.government.se/articles/2021/03/swedens-climate-policy-framework/

https://www.naturvardsverket.se/en/om-miljoarbetet/swedish-environmental-objectives/

https://naturvardsverket.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A1477059&dswid=-1

https://government.se/

https://www.naturvardsverket.se/en/om-miljoarbetet/swedish-environmental-objectives/milestone-targets/

Today we explore Finnish history, mythology, and environmental conservation efforts. We will take you on a journey through Finland's past, from geopolitical changes to the richness of its mythology. Additionally, it discusses Finland's innovative environmental policies and plans to preserve its landscapes and biodiversity. Through storytelling and analysis, the episode showcases the interconnectedness of heritage, nature, and sustainability in Finland.

Art Profile by: Anastasia Salmina

Music by: Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

Source Links:

https://mythology.guru/finnish-mythology/

https://finland.fi/life-society/main-outlines-of-finnish-history/

https://www.rcinet.ca/eye-on-the-arctic/2018/12/18/finland-environment-report-syke-nature-habitats-lakes-forests-grasslands-baltic-sea/

https://www.metsa.fi/en/press-releases/a-recent-report-on-finlands-protected-areas/

https://finland.fi/life-society/environmental-protection-in-finland/

https://finland.fi/life-society/peatland-restoration-strengthens-finlands-biodiversity/

https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-//10616/finland-publishes-new-sustainable-development-strategy

https://julkaisut.valtioneuvosto.fi/handle/10024/164157

This episode delves into Denmark's history and its sustainability efforts. It starts with Viking origins and Norse mythology, then discusses Denmark's climate goals and transition to clean energy. Emphasizing Denmark's leadership in sustainability, it invites listeners to apply ancient wisdom to modern challenges for a greener future.

Art Profile by: Anastasia Salmina

Music by: Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

Sources:

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/10122023/denmark-global-climate-policy-leader-high-ambitions/

https://denmark.dk/innovation-and-design/sustainability

https://eng.mst.dk/nature/biodiversity

https://indien.um.dk/en/news/what-makes-denmark-named-worlds-most-sustainable-country

https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2021/01/11/denmarks-green-vision-a-model-for-other-countries

https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/history