Sweden

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Party since: 1992
Standing Committee Member: Yes
Administrative Focal Point: 

Ms. Marie Nedinge
Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
Phone: +46 10 698 1272
E-mail: marie.nedinge[at]naturvardsverket.se

Scientific Focal Point: 

Dr. Johnny de Jong
Swedish Biodiversity Centre
Phone: +46 18 671 071
E-mail: johnny.de.jong[at]cbm.slu.se

Party to:   AEWA, ASCOBANS, CBD, CITES, CMS, Ramsar
National Reports:   2003, 2006
Occurring Species: Barbastella barbastellus, Eptesicus nilssonii, Eptesicus serotinus, Myotis bechsteinii, Myotis brandtii, Myotis dasycneme, Myotis daubentonii, Myotis myotis, Myotis mystacinus, Myotis nattereri, Nyctalus leisleri, Nyctalus noctula, Pipistrellus nathusii, Pipistrellus pipistrellus, Pipistrellus pygmaeus, Plecotus auritus, Plecotus austriacus, Vespertilio murinus
IBN Events:
  • International Bat Night at Curiosum
    Event type:Bat Walks & Observation, Educational, Exhibition, Festivals
    Date:from 25th Aug 2023 to 27th Aug 2023
    Location:Curiosum Science Center
    Organiser:Curiosum, Umeå University
    Description:

    Celebrate the 27th International Bat Night with Curiosum on August 26. As bats sleep during the day, we start our exploration with fascinating, fun and creative activities at Curiosum. In the evening, when the bats are active, we go on a exciting bat walk by the Umeå river. Go to https://www.curiosum.umu.se/en/current-events/become-a-bat-detective2023/international_bat_night_2023/ to find out more. 

    Contact name:Gabrielle Beans Picon
    Contact address:Östra Strandgatan 32, Umeå, Sweden
    Web address:http://www.curiosum.umu.se/en/current-events/become-a-bat-detective2023/international_bat_night_2023/
    Contact e-mail:gabrielle.beans@umu.se
  • Bat Safari Hovdala
    Event type:Bat Walks & Observation
    Date:26th Aug 2023
    Location:Hovdala, Hässleholm
    Organiser:www.bokskogslopare.se
    Description:

    A very interesting two hour bat walk in the nice scenery of Hovdala. 

    Contact name:Stefan Viktorsson
    Web address:http://www.bokskogslopare.se/wp/?page_id=39
    Contact e-mail:www.bokskogslopare.se
Bat Conservation Organization(s):