a new and exciting project focusing on the development of Hungarian-Slovakian border biosphere reserves will be launched in 2025, with the Danube-Ipoly National Park and Pilis Park Forest Ltd. as partners in this ambitious initiative, demonstrating the commitment of both parties to protect and enhance biodiversity. The programme aims to make significant progress in restoring the natural habitats of the region and promoting harmonious coexistence.
The project will take approximately 30 months to complete and has a budget of €1 million. The focus of the development will be on restoring natural habitats and improving forest management practices. Forests are not only an important component of biodiversity, but also a key factor in the world's ability to sequester carbon. Therefore, restructuring forest management to offer a more sustainable approach is essential for nature conservation.
Another area for development is environmental education, which seeks to actively involve local communities in taking responsibility for nature. The work of experts is not enough to protect natural assets; it is also important to involve communities. According to the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme's principles, the active involvement of local communities is essential to ensure a sustainable future. Therefore, the programmes developed under this project focus not only on the conservation of natural assets, but also on community education and involvement.
The official statement of Pilisi Parkerdő Zrt. emphasises the importance of the development for the natural and human relations of the region. The statement points out that the key to the long-term success of the project is the active participation of the people, giving credibility to the role of the community through UNESCO programmes.
Another important element of the project is the cross-border cooperation between Hungary and Slovakia. This cooperation goes beyond the issue of national borders and works towards a common goal: the protection and enrichment of natural values. Because of their ecosystem and geographical location, border areas are particularly vulnerable to change, and experts from both countries are working together to find the most effective ways to protect and maintain them.
The project is linked to the UNESCO Man and Biosphere Programme, which supports the creation and development of protected areas at international level. This kind of UNESCO support not only facilitates the financial aspects of the project, but also gives it global visibility. As a result, the project's significance can extend far beyond local or national borders. UNESCO's support also provides global recognition of the success of the initiative, which can later serve as a model for other regional developments.
The communication outlining the details and objectives of the project clearly underlines the importance of working together and joining forces in nature conservation and could serve as an inspiration for other regions. The initiative is a landmark in both conservation and community development. In the coming months, it is hoped that the project will benefit not only the participants but the community as a whole.
