Ukraine: National Awareness-Raising Event on Sturgeon Conservation
Researchers, public authorities, environmental organisations, fishers and young people came together in Odesa and Kryzhanivka to exchange knowledge and strengthen cooperation for sturgeon conservation in the Black Sea Basin.
Connecting Science and Communities in Ukraine
The National Awareness-Raising Event “Building a Transnational Network for Sturgeon Conservation in the Black Sea Basin” took place in Odesa and Kryzhanivka, Ukraine, on 25–26 September 2026 within the SturNet project (BSB00172).
Building a Transnational Network for Sturgeon Conservation in the Black Sea Basin
The first day brought together researchers, public authorities, environmental organisations and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge and discuss approaches to sturgeon conservation and the sustainable management of the Black Sea Basin.
On the second day, participants met with the Kryzhanivka Fishers’ Association and local stakeholders to discuss community initiatives and the role of fishers in protecting aquatic biodiversity. A children’s drawing competition on sturgeon and biodiversity highlighted the importance of environmental education and engaging young people in conservation.
The event strengthened dialogue between science, local communities and public institutions, supporting the SturNet project’s goal of building cooperation for sturgeon conservation across the Black Sea Basin.
Date
25–26 September 2026
Two-day awareness-raising event
Location
Odesa and Kryzhanivka
Ukraine
Participants
Researchers, public authorities, environmental organisations, fishers, local stakeholders and young people
Event Gallery
Presentations in Odesa and community activities in Kryzhanivka on 25–26 September 2026.
Cooperation for Sturgeon Conservation
The event was organised within the SturNet project, co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme.