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Landscape Consultations under BESTbelt stress Hungary’s urgent need for radical land-use change. A developed resolution urges decision-makers and political actors to acknowledge this necessity and take responsibility for future sustainability.

On 3rd October, the German Reunification Day, a brand-new app was launched that will allow people to explore and experience the former inner-German border and the German Green Belt. By combining photo material, maps, biographies and interviews with contemporary witnesses, the app is the most comprehensive media presentation of the inner-German border to date.

Every two years, the European Green Belt and the BESTbelt project community come together to share knowledge and learn from each other! As well as sharing project results, insights and challenges, the Pan-European Conference provides a great opportunity to reconnect with people from all regions along the 12,500 km European Green Belt.

During the European Green Belt Days 2025, young people had the opportunity to explore the natural and cultural values of Albania’s Green Belt over the course of two days, through nature, traditions, and community dialogue.

As part of the BESTbelt project “Old Mountain for New Generations”, a two-day study visit to Old Mountain and a consultative meeting in Pirot aimed at teaching students and local and national institutions about nature protection, planning, and sustainable management.

Every year from 11 - 24 September, the European Green Belt Days turn the 12,500 km-long European Green Belt into a stage of celebration, connection, and conservation. Read more about how the European Green Belt Days 2025 celebrate nature, culture & peace!

Cross-border cooperation in action! Czech and German schoolchildren followed the European beaver's footsteps as part of the BESTbelt project ”Cross-border handshake between people and nature”. Read how they discovered nature, learned about the importance of beavers, and broke down language barriers!

Big news: the European Green Belt is expanding its digital presence! We’re thrilled to announce that you can now connect with us on Instagram, where we’ll be sharing interactive content and interesting updates from the European Green Belt community.

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What happens when nature-loving people come together and spend four days in a National Park in Burgenland in Austria? We were lucky enough to create a special vibe that enriched everybody during these days!