First Deputy Head of the Regional State Administration Vitaliy Ilchyshyn together with the Head of the Department of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Regional State Administration Andriy Plikhtyak.
From the Department of Information Activities and Public Communications:
“We had an online conversation with Jeff Morgan, the head of the non-governmental organization Global Conservation.
We discussed the support and development of national nature reserve institutions of state significance in the Ivano-Frankivsk Region.”
GC Executive Director Jeff Morgan meets online with Ukranian Officials.
Notably, the organization is already actively working in Ukraine, supporting, among others, the Carpathian National Nature Park and the Verkhovyna National Nature Park.
We look forward to expanding our cooperation in supporting the national nature parks of our region.
On this occasion, we express our sincere gratitude to the American people for their support of Ukraine and Ukrainians during this challenging time for our country.”
Notably, the organization is already actively working in Ukraine, supporting, among others, the Carpathian National Nature Park and the Verkhovyna National Nature Park.
Located in the headwaters of the Black and White Cheremosh rivers in the Chyvchyn Mountains on the border with Romania, Verkhovyna National Nature Park showcases pristine natural landscapes formed over millions of years. The project aims to develop Verkhovyna as a key tourist and rehabilitation hub within the Carpathian region by enhancing tourism infrastructure, supporting nature conservation efforts, and promoting inclusive tourism practices.
Trek for Ukraine is an outdoor event organized by Global Conservation and its partners, taking place from August 20 to 27, 2025, in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania and Ukraine. The event aims to gather thousands of participants to promote peace, support Ukraine’s recovery, and contribute to the sustainable development of the Ukrainian Carpathians.
New Park and Wildlife Protection program first in Ukraine and model for entire Carpathians UNESCO World Heritage
Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park lies at an ancient geological and sociocultural crossroads that lends it remarkable historical and biological significance. Global Conservation is deploying Global Park Defense to protect this treasure. Our partners, the Georgian Agency for Protected areas, have made great strides forward this year.
This Three-Day Conference will Provide Critical Knowledge Sharing and Training for over 150 National Park Leaders from 18 Developing Countries
Global Conservation supports Dr. Olena Slobodian's Film and Book Tour. Events were organized in educational institutions located on the territory of the Carpathian National Natural Park and neighboring territorial communities.
Global Conservation is continuing to provide support to our friends and colleagues in Carpathian National Nature Park (CNNP), including restoring two ranger stations.
In 2021, Global Conservation and our partners made substantial progress in improving park and wildlife protection for CNNP by deploying Global Park Defense, as well as initating biodiversity monitoring of critically endangered species like the European Mink.