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European Climate Pact Ambassador
I have some good news, I've just become official EU Climate Pact Ambassador for Latvia.
What it means basically I became a member of EU initiative to promote ecology, biodiversity, climate issues and solutions in Europe. They have many ambassadors all over EU from all different backgrounds and professions, with all kind of skills. But everyone have a common goal to improve ecology in all possible ways.
From now on I have access to some European Union projects, initiatives and trainings. Also will have a chance to present Be Brave To Act in Euro Parliament in Brussels next year.
Here is the list of all ambassadors if you curios : https://climate-pact.europa.eu/about/meet-our-ambassadors_en
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I don't think they will help financially, I am not sure what to expect really, i guess it's more about me having access to several activities they are doing in EU. And also possibility to connect with other similar "activists". Also not sure about exposure, but probably If I will have a short presentation in Brussels then I might get some good contacts or opportunities.
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Flooding a forest to restore ecosystem
We Flooded a Forest in Slovakia
By intentionally flooding a portion of the forest, we aim to simulate a natural wetland habitat, reaping a multitude of benefits for the ecosystem. This proc...YouTube
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We released 50 ground squirrels in the airport
I joined LIFE project "Sysel" - aimed to the conservation of European Ground Squirrels. It's run by the Slovak organization BROZ with the help of Mossy Earth...YouTube
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Rescuing the Depth - The Alarming Reality of Cave Pollution
Join me in this inspiring adventure as we clean up Croatia's caves and witness the shocking amount of trash that has accumulated over time. Learn about the r...YouTube
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Bird Population Census
Two Days to Count All Water Birds in The World
I am taking part in IWC 2023 - International Waterbird Census. I going trough 5 different locations in Croatia to count all of the birds I can see. And you c...YouTube
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About the Dog Shelter
Incredible Dog Shelter That Adopts ANY Dog That Comes In
SNOOPY - Probably the most successful dog shelter in the world. Their adoption rate is 99%. Every year around 400 dogs are adopted. 90% of them goes to Germa...YouTube
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About The Grind
Dmitry Lisenko - Grindadráp
Every year around 1000 of Pilot Whales and White Sided Dolphins are killed during Grindadrap. This unsustainable and brutal tradition in Faroe Island must be...YouTube
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https://youtu.be/eHF46MsMGBY
Dolphins - The Most Interesting Research Subject in Montenegro
In October 2022 I was visiting Montenegro where I joined DMAD - Marine Mammals Research Association. I went for an land and boat research. We were lucky to s...YouTube
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European Rivers Summit
In October 2022 I've took a part in the European Rivers Summit in Brussels. Event was organized by Wetlands International.
I've met so many inspiring activists, scientists, researchers, policy makers and various experts. In the video featured only some of them.
Hydro-power is not green, it still produce emissions and in some cases even more than the coal plants. At the same time it cost us of millions of aquatic life lost, barriers prevents migration and nutrient flow. And in many case hydro power plant are not producing any significant amount of electricity.
The fact is we must protect rivers ! If you inspired by any of the speakers presented in the video, go and find out about them or their organizations online.
They are Fighting For Rivers - Exploding Dams Stopping Hydropower & More
In October 2022 I've took a part in the European Rivers Summit in Brussels. Event was organized by Wetlands International.I've met so many inspiring activist...YouTube
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Taking Care of Nature while working in Diving
https://youtu.be/RzVUYwodjsE
I Spent Summer Working in a Dive Center / Croatia
I've spent few months working as a Dive Master in Croatia. My plan was to get more experience so that later I can join various volunteering projects. Coral r...YouTube
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You should do your open water for sure ! Then one day we could dive all together!
Yeah Croatia is very similar like L'estartit, but the same as I said in video it's very over fished and deserted. It's awesome that Illes Medes are protected area
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My experience at the Horse Rescue Centre in Spain
Horse Rescue / Taking Care of Abandoned & Abused Animals
I've spent almost 2 weeks volunteering for Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre in Rojales Spain. Where more than 120 Horses, Donkeys, Ponies are saved from abuse, ...YouTube
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Planting Trees in Murcia Spain
https://youtu.be/n0pCZFluhZU
Planting Trees in Murcia / Ecosystem Restoration Camp
My trip to reforestation of a dry land in Murcia Spain. I was planting trees and learned about restoration of an Ecosystem. Filming/Editing/Sound/Color/FX - ...YouTube
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New Video about Bird Counting-Tagging Trip in Tarifa Spain
Counting birds / Seabird Migration / Volunteering in Spain
My volunteering trip to Tarifa, Spain. The land of wind and migration route for millions of birds. I took a part in the bird counting, and bird ringing - tag...YouTube
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I plan to release similar video monthly.
https://youtu.be/44QyNFDyrDQ
Sea Turtle Rescue / Greece / Hatchlings / #TeamSeas
Trip to Kefalonia Greece, to rescue loggerhead turtles hatchlings, and participate in various turtle conservation actions.Filming, Editing, Production - Dima...YouTube
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in reply to Dima • • •Interesting to read about your experience there. And I am not surprised. Politicians talk so much and many times say nothing. But it is good to try these waters and see how it is. Maybe at least you can find others who participate there, who are from some orgs and who do stuff.
So how are they helping you at the end of the day? Do they give you access to something? Projects? Funds? A platform?
Dima
in reply to Tio • •Yeah in a way ti's good to be there, to have "scientific" prove of what I am been thinking politics is :)
Yes there are some interesting people who do something on their own as me.
Well, I don't know how they help to be honest, I don't understand anything, they have numerous online meetings, talks etc, but I still have no clue what's happening, and what's the point. And I don't think I am the most stupid person i nthe world. But I still I don't know what is all about ::) haha
Well, so far I got access to some politicians, some platforms. Also they could give me a small funding If am about to do a project in Latvia, I guess up to 2k or something .Which is good. They also can connect me with some others, like recently I was contacted from journalist of Euronews who wanted to include me in their episode. It didn't worked out that time, but he got my contacts trough this EU pltaform. And I got quite often some invitations to participate or have a talk in meeting. But it's mainly bussines, or sustainable bussines conferences. Crap I am not interested at all.
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Yeah in a way ti's good to be there, to have "scientific" prove of what I am been thinking politics is :)
Yes there are some interesting people who do something on their own as me.
Well, I don't know how they help to be honest, I don't understand anything, they have numerous online meetings, talks etc, but I still have no clue what's happening, and what's the point. And I don't think I am the most stupid person i nthe world. But I still I don't know what is all about ::) haha
Well, so far I got access to some politicians, some platforms. Also they could give me a small funding If am about to do a project in Latvia, I guess up to 2k or something .Which is good. They also can connect me with some others, like recently I was contacted from journalist of Euronews who wanted to include me in their episode. It didn't worked out that time, but he got my contacts trough this EU pltaform. And I got quite often some invitations to participate or have a talk in meeting. But it's mainly bussines, or sustainable bussines conferences. Crap I am not interested at all.
But I think at the end something might work out well for me. So I will stick for a while to see
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in reply to Dima • • •I think that small changes are very good ofc, and are the ones that are still possible, but for sure we need much bigger changes and I am quite skeptical that they will come from these normal institutions. But maybe others can get in and influence some of their views. Maybe...
So I am curious how youll continue there. It is for sure worth a try at least.
Whats your next project?
Dima
in reply to Tio • •yes, i was discouraged by this politics. Only small things are possible without changing the whole system. Patchworks. But since no clue how to change the system, patchworks is something is worth doing anyway, rather dreaming. So I don't have much aspiration to follow political career right now, maybe when I am 65 then I can sit and talk, that's probably would be the right time :)
But sure, I will experiment more...
Right now I am about to finish a video about Seals, which I've filmed in Belgium too, right after that conference. Will release it in a few days.
And currently looking for something to do in April, looks like I would go for some rewilding and national parks in balcans, but not certain 100% yet. Still looking for options for the April.
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