A Unique Living Lab to Be Established in Slovakia
Over the next two years, a Living Lab project will be implemented in collaboration with the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) – Arboretum Mlyňany and with the… more
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Consortium of Six Independent Foundations Allocated Nearly 10 Million Euros to NGOs Supporting Ukrainian Refugees in 2023
The Open Society Foundation Bratislava, as the leader of a consortium with five other foundations, allocated over 9.5 million euros in 2023 to non-governmental non-profit organizations assisting… more
A Tree as a Tribute: Planting the Olga Havlová Linden
We concluded this year’s planting season in a truly symbolic way. On the occasion of what would have been the 90th birthday of the charismatic Olga Havlová,… more
Over 36,000 Euros Allocated for Autumn Tree Planting: 13 Communities Join the Movement to Plant the Future
In the autumn grant round, funding was provided to non-profits, schools, municipalities, and institutions that decided to plant trees in locations where they once grew naturally but… more
A Tree That Remembers the Arrival of the Pálffy Family in Malacky: A 500-Year-Old Oak is the Tree of the Year 2023
In the 21st edition of the Tree of the Year competition, more than 19,000 tree enthusiasts cast their votes, deciding that the title of Tree of the… more
Good Neighbor Supported 18 Community Projects This Year
Adjustable basketball hoops for younger children, new fruit trees and raised garden beds, and even a solar dryer for medicinal herbs. All it took was reaching out… more
Experts Discussed Regenerative Agriculture in Bratislava
On June 15, 2023, an expert seminar on regenerative agriculture took place in Bratislava. Attendees included Members of the Slovak Parliament, farmers, representatives from ministries, state institutions,… more
30 years of the Ekopolis Foundation
On May 24, we officially celebrated the 30th anniversary of the founding of our foundation. The celebration was planned for May 31 at the CNK Garden in… more
Innovative Agroforestry Practices Are Gaining Ground in Slovakia: Thanks to the “For Barley” Project, Trees Are Being Planted in Agricultural Landscapes
Brewers, barley growers, and experts from the Ekopolis Foundation have expanded the unique “For Barley” project to another region in Slovakia. This project applies the principles of… more
Exceptional Achievement for Our Dragon Oak! Slovak Finalist Earns Second Place in Prestigious Tree of the Year Competition
The majestic Dragon Oak from Lozorno, representing Slovakia in the European Tree of the Year competition, earned over 18,000 votes, securing a spot on the podium with… more