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Open Rivers Programme supports 33 new projects across Europe

August 18, 2026

Open Rivers Programme supports 33 new projects across Europe

We are pleased to announce our support for 33 new projects to help reconnect Europe’s rivers. This latest cohort of […]

North Macedonia’s first dam removal is already bringing the Pčinja River back to life

August 17, 2026

North Macedonia’s first dam removal is already bringing the Pčinja River back to life

Last year, the NGO Eko-svest, working with the Municipality of Kumanovo and with support from the Open Rivers Programme, removed […]

Restoring nature at scale: A tale of two programmes

August 3, 2026

Restoring nature at scale: A tale of two programmes

Across Europe, the Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme (ELSP) and the Open Rivers Programme (ORP) often support projects in the […]

2025 in review: Annual Report and Accounts

June 22, 2026

2025 in review: Annual Report and Accounts

2025 was another record-breaking year for the Open Rivers Programme. Thanks to the support of our donor Arcadia, we awarded […]

Call for Applications – Submission deadline 26th June 2026

June 1, 2026

Call for Applications – Submission deadline 26th June 2026

The European Open Rivers Programme, dedicated to the restoration of Europe’s rivers, is excited to announce a new call for […]

Consultancy opportunity: Development Associate

April 29, 2026

Consultancy opportunity: Development Associate

The European Open Rivers Programme is looking for a Development Associate (Consultancy). This is an exciting opportunity to assist a […]

Open Rivers Programme supports 14 new projects across Europe

April 23, 2026

Open Rivers Programme supports 14 new projects across Europe

We are excited to announce our support for 14 new projects! Spread across Europe, these initiatives mark important milestones in […]

Reconnecting Europe’s rivers

March 12, 2026

Reconnecting Europe’s rivers

Reconnecting Europe’s rivers  Across Europe, hundreds of thousands of barriers – such as dams, weirs and culverts – fragment our […]

Call for Applications – Submission deadline 13th March 2026

February 16, 2026

Call for Applications – Submission deadline 13th March 2026

The European Open Rivers Programme, dedicated to the restoration of Europe’s rivers, is excited to announce a new call for […]