"The 9th National Environmental Congress aims to bring together participants from various disciplines, professions, research institutes, municipalities, public institutions, and representatives from the private sector to enhance knowledge exchange, discuss current research in depth, and produce more effective solutions by combining strengths across disciplines for a sustainable and livable environment. The congress will be held online from December 4-6, 2024, and seeks to strengthen environmental awareness through active participation and support from attendees."

"Agroscope is the competence center of the federal government for agricultural research and is affiliated with the Federal Office for Agriculture (BLW). Agroscope makes a significant contribution to sustainable agriculture and food systems as well as a healthy environment, thereby improving the quality of life."

"Our forestry school is located in a historic building that has served for forestry education since its establishment in 1892. We organize numerous events for the public every year, with the forestry day being one of the most visited. Our falconers find wide application both at home and abroad. The tradition of graduation ribbons originated at our school. We also maintain the tradition of farewell before the academic week. Trumpeters are an integral part of forestry events and our school. The Secondary Vocational School of Forestry in Banská Štiavnica currently represents a modern educational institution focused on educating and training future managers in the fields of forestry, hunting, nature conservation, and landscape ecology. The school is located in the building of the former forestry academy, in the beautiful environment of the Botanical Garden, which is part of the school campus. It has very good material-technical and spatial conditions for educational activities and quality personnel support. The school also includes a dormitory with a dining room and school forests, which serve for practical training of students in forestry operations. Teaching takes place in a four-year program culminating in a graduation exam. Education is conducted in the form of theoretical and practical training. At the beginning of the study, the content of vocational education is primarily focused on preparatory subjects (forestry zoology, forestry botany, forest environment science, etc.). Later, students focus on the study of main, profiling forestry subjects (forest cultivation, logging, forest management, forest and nature protection, economics and management of forestry, etc.). Professional training is conducted in the form of practical exercises, educational practice, professional operational practice, and individual operational practice. As part of practical training, students acquire skills necessary for performing their future profession and verify the theoretical knowledge gained in practical conditions. The school also prepares students for studies at specialized universities. The focus on forestry operations is for studies at faculties with a forestry focus, and the focus on landscape ecology is for studies with regard to biology, natural sciences, and ecology. In 2019, the school celebrated the 100th anniversary of graduation education and the 210th anniversary of forestry education in Banská Štiavnica. During this time, it has developed into a prestigious educational institution, for which it was awarded an international rating of "A" in 2004, meaning a top institution with international experience from the IES International Education Society. This rating confirms that the combination of modern approaches with rich traditions is the best way to maintain the highest quality. In conclusion, mottos instilled by educators to their students: "Being a forester is not just a profession, it is a mission to cultivate, enhance, protect our forests and preserve them for future generations." "A forester is not just a person in a green uniform; they are someone who gives the forest not only their knowledge, work, and time but also their soul and heart.""

"Alter Uluslararası Mühendislik ve Müşavirlik Hizmetleri A.Ş. is an independent engineering and consulting group that provides science and technology-based solutions for projects involving various disciplines. We strive to comply with international quality norms and standards in our projects."

"La España Azul is a scientific expedition that aims to explore, learn, and protect the marine environment around Spain. After 10 months of navigation starting from the Basque Country in September 2022, the expedition has concluded its fieldwork phase in Barcelona, focusing on data collection and sample analysis in collaboration with the University of Cádiz. The initiative seeks to generate environmental impact through scientific research, including studies on macro-waste and micro and nano-plastics."