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Exciting New Publication from the Emys-R Project

We are pleased to share that the Emys-R project, funded by the ERA-NET Cofund BiodivRestore, has achieved another significant milestone with the publication of its latest research in the renowned journal Scientific Reports - Nature: Present and future distribution of the European pond turtle versus seven exotic freshwater turtles, with a focus on Eastern Europe by Nekrasova et al. (2024).

In this groundbreaking study, led by Oksana Nekrasova and her colleagues, bioclimatic models were developed to analyze the future distribution of the native European pond turtle Emys compared to seven exotic species that have established themselves in Europe. Their findings underscore the importance of Eastern Europe, particularly Ukraine, as key conservation areas where competition risks for the native Emys will remain limited by 2050.

This publication is a major achievement for Emys-R and contributes to one of the project’s long-term conservation goals. It also highlights our support for Ukraine’s integration into Europe, with special recognition for Oksana Nekrasova, a Ukrainian scientist who joined the project through a PAUSE fellowship, awarded by Collège de France-ANR, extended until 2025.

For more details on this and other publications, please visit Emys-R Publications.