11.05.2024 World Migratory Bird Day highlights vital connection between birds and insects Amidst the vast landscape of the Wadden Sea, migratory birds find refuge and food to sustain them during their arduous journeys. Insects often play a central role in the diet. Read more
07.05.2024 Sediment solutions webinar connects stakeholders from various sectors Within the framework of the Partnership Hub, the Common Wadden Sea Secretariat held a webinar focusing on sediment solutions on 24 April 2024. Read more
19.04.2024 International conference on fish migration research in the Wadden Sea concluded 150 leading fish migration experts from the Wadden Sea region gathered in Groningen, Netherlands, from 17-19 April 2024 for the second Trilateral Swimway Conference. Read more
17.04.2024 International experts convene to explore fish migrating in the Wadden Sea This week, leading fish experts are gathering in Groningen, Netherlands, for the highly anticipated second Trilateral Swimway Conference. Read more
04.04.2024 First Wadden Sea World Heritage summer school opens registration The educational programme offers an in-depth exploration of ecology, nature conservation, sustainable development, and management, specifically centered around the unique ecological context of the Wadden Sea. Read more
26.03.2024 MANABAS COAST partners gather in Bruges to advance coastal solutions During the meeting, participants conducted a baseline assessment for pilot sites, identifying key themes for ongoing discussions. Read more
18.03.2024 Second DARKER SKY project partner meeting back-to-back with EURODARK Conference The DARKER SKY project partners gathered on 12 and 13 March for the second partner meeting hosted by the University of Groningen. Read more
15.03.2024 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ravages Sandwich Tern breeding colonies in northwestern Europe A recent publication in Bird Conservation International highlights the mass mortality in breeding colonies. Read more
28.02.2024 Sascha Klöpper appointed as new Executive Secretary of the Common Wadden Sea Secretariat Klöpper will officially take office on 1 March 2024. Read more
21.02.2024 Wadden Sea Youth Weekend in May in now open for registration As a next step towards a Trilateral Wadden Youth Network, the Wadden Sea Youth Weekend will be held on 9 to 12 May 2024 on Schiermonnikoog (NL). Read more
16.02.2024 Insights from 2023 East Atlantic Flyway counts highlight global efforts for the protection of migratory birds To understand the dynamics of migratory bird populations and the pressures they face, a comprehensive count of migratory waterbirds takes place every three years in January along the East Atlantic Flyway (EAF). Read more
16.02.2024 Experts call for action to address climate change in the Wadden Sea Climate change is having profound effects on the Wadden Sea, primarily through temperature and sea level rise, as well as extreme weather events. Read more