The 5th conference of the Dinaric-Balkan-Pindos Platform took place from 11-13 June 2024. It was hosted by the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water and the Bulgarian Forest Agency in collaboration with the EU Platform on Coexistence with people and large carnivores, the Bern Convention Secretariat and supported by the Union of Hunters and Anglers in Bulgaria and WWF Adria. It was supported by the EU Platform as a regional workshop. 
Topics of discussion included updates on large carnivore management, thematic debates on livestock and land use conflicts, and the role of hunters in conservation efforts. Participants had the opportunity for further exchange during networking opportunities as well as explore Vitosha Natural Park on a guided field trip.

More detailed information can be found on the event page.