Greetings from the amazing Alps! My name is Lia and I am originally from Spain. After finishing my master’s studies in biodiversity and conservation I wanted to leave the academia for a while and try a new experience supporting a nature conservation NGO. That’s why when I came across the opportunity to volunteer in applied conservation, in one of the Interreg projects as an IVY volunteer, I couldn’t let the chance pass by. So, in March, I packed a bit of clothes and a pair of

Ever since I can recall, as summer approaches in Andalusia (southern territory of the Spanish Iberian peninsula), not only the heat rises but also a strange feeling, some kind of fear that boils down to two words: forest fires. Nowadays, that feeling may not be so tangible because most of the population gather around cities and tend to ignore the existence of rural areas in their everyday lives, but, for me, that fear still stands. Although I was born and raised in a big city

Volunteering and making a difference, while learning about international cooperation and environmental protection? Sign me up! 😊 Hello everyone, my name is Ana and I am volunteering as an Interreg Project Partner at the Central directorate for environmental protection, energy and sustainable development in Trieste, Italy. This opportunity proved to be perfect for me because I had wanted to do a volunteering experience for quite some time and I am also passionate about enviro