October 22, 2024 – Today, we were visited by students from IX Gymnasium in Zagreb and a gymnasium from Hungary, as part of their participation in the Erasmus program. The focus of their visit was to learn about working on environmental projects and the role of women in STEM. Our ecologists, Marita Cvitanović and Marta … Continued
October 18, 2024 – The European Union continues to reinforce its efforts to combat global deforestation and environmental degradation through the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and requirements under the ESRS standards. The EUDR places strict obligations on businesses to ensure their products, such as soy, palm oil, coffee, and wood, are not linked to deforestation. … Continued
Batumi, Georgia, October 11, 2024 – Each autumn, over a million raptors fly over the so-called bottleneck area in Batumi, making it one of the most important points along their migration route over the Black Sea. This spectacular natural phenomenon is monitored by the Batumi Raptor Count, a non-governmental organization that has been tracking raptors … Continued
September 30, 2024 – From September 24–27, Oikon participated in WindEnergy Hamburg 2024 as a member of the European Renewable Energy & Wildlife Consortium (ERWC), where we presented our consultancy services for renewable energy projects to over 40,000 participants. In the consortium’s first public presentation since its founding in June this year, Oikon and our … Continued
September 23, 2024 – The 28th International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA) conference, titled “Co-Existing with Bears on Dynamic Landscapes,” took place from September 15th to 20th in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Over 400 participants worldwide delivered oral and poster presentations covering various topics related to all eight living bear species: polar bear, brown … Continued
July 12, 2024 – The International Conference of Environmental Remote Sensing and GIS (ICERS) was held in Zagreb on July 11-12, 2024. Oikon, serving as a gold sponsor, joined 150 experts and enthusiasts at the event. Participants shared the latest advancements in remote sensing and GIS technologies, focusing on their applications in combating climate change, … Continued
July 10, 2024 – The 9th SPLIT Remote Sensing® Professional Summer School 2024 took place at the University of Granada, Spain, from 1-5 July 2024. Our colleague, Bruno Ćaleta, participated in this prestigious summer school, traditionally sponsored by OIKON. This experience provided him with cutting-edge skills and knowledge, enhancing his professional capabilities in remote sensing. … Continued
June 28, 2024 – Last night, the 16th Zlatna bilanca award ceremony took place, organised by the Croatian Financial Agency FINA and Jutarnji list and under the patronage of the Government of the Republic of Croatia. It was broadcast live on Croatian national television. A total of 17 awards were presented: 11 Zlatna bilanca awards … Continued
June 21, 2024 (Paris, France) – Oikon and the partner company Supernatural are members of a newly formed European consortium to provide premier ecological research and consultancy services for renewable energy projects across the continent. The European Renewable Energy & Wildlife Consortium (ERWC) proudly brings together several of Europe’s leading ecological consultancies with extensive expertise … Continued