Partners

Erasmus+

Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. The 2021-2027 programme strongly focuses on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life. It supports the priorities and activities of the European Education Area, the Digital Education Action Plan, and the European Skills Agenda.

Interreg Europe

Interreg Europe is an interregional cooperation programme, co-funded by the European Union. The European Union strives to reduce disparities in development, growth, and quality of life in and across Europe’s regions. Interreg Europe contributes to this objective by helping local, regional, and national European governments develop and deliver better policies. Interreg Europe creates an environment and opportunities for sharing solutions to regional development issues. It supports exchanging good practices and policy learning among European regions in 36 countries – the EU27 and Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland and Ukraine. Learn more: https://www.interregeurope.eu/

Natuurpunt Beheer

Natuurpunt protects and restores the vulnerable and endangered nature of Flanders, Belgium. Natuurpunt is an independent volunteer association with 125,000 members that manages more than 29,000 hectares of Flemish nature in 500 areas. The organisation aims to carry out nature restoration measures to tackle the biodiversity crisis, adapt to climate change and benefit local communities. Find out more: https://www.natuurpunt.be/

Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme

The Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme aims to restore natural ecological processes, species populations and habitats for a better and more sustainable future. It signals a shift away from a narrative of ‘slowing declines’ and ‘no net loss’ to a positive and creative conservation agenda in which the potential of our land and seas is recognised. Find out more about the Programme: https://www.endangeredlandscapes.org/

National Geographic Society

The National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largest scientific and educational organisations dedicated to advancing and disseminating geographical and environmental knowledge. National Geographic Society continues pushing the boundaries of knowledge, uncovering new insights about the natural and cultural worlds, and strengthening our connection to them and one another. Read more: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/

Open Rivers Programme

The European Open Rivers Programme is a Dutch grant-giving organisation dedicated to restoring rivers. The programme offers grants to support projects that lead to the removal of small dams and the restoration of river flow and biodiversity. The programme is funded by Arcadia. More about Open Rivers Programme.

The Whitley Fund for Nature

The Whitley Fund for Nature promotes and supports change for the sake of wildlife and the sustainable development of local communities. The WFN Fund raises funds and grants to support the work of proven conservation leaders working in resource-poor countries with rich biodiversity. More about The Whitley Fund for Nature

European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA)

There are currently over 150 members of this ‘not-for profit’ Association, stretching from Norway to Spain and from the UK across to the Czech Republic. As a charitable organisation directly funding specific projects, the association wants to show that the European outdoor industry is committed to putting something back into the environment, and all working together a real difference can be made. EOCA vision: The outdoor sector and the millions of people who enjoy the great outdoors are active champions for the conservation of nature and wild places. More about EOCA

ORTOVOX

MOUNTAIN SAFETY PIONEERS SINCE 1980. At ORTOVOX, everything revolves around protection. Protection in the mountains through innovative products and the sharing of knowledge – and the protection of nature through socially and environmentally sustainable actions. Since 1980, the South German company produces emergency equipment, backpacks and functional apparel made from and with sustainable wool for discerning mountain athletes. Innovative equipment and digital training tools as well as practical courses offered as part of the ORTOVOX SAFETY ACADEMY contribute to saving lives by making mountain sports that much safer.

Based in Munich, Germany, ORTOVOX Sportartikel GmbH has over 120 employees worldwide and is part of Schwanhäußer Industrie Holding GmbH & Co. KG. www.ortovox.com

Carpathian Wetland Initiative (CWI)

The Carpathian Wetland Initiative (CWI) is a regional initiative of the Ramsar Convention, which seeks to support, conserve and make judicious use of wetlands in the Carpathians and beyond.

The Carpathians is Europe’s largest mountain area with unique natural areas and biodiversity, as well as the region’s water reservoir. These areas are characterized by a variety of valuable wetlands, such as forest peatlands, swamps and ponds, natural rivers and lakes, springs and wet meadows. At the same time, the rapid economic development of the region leads to significant changes and challenges for these mountain areas.

The NGO Danube-Carpathian Program shares the values of the Carpathian Wetland Initiative and works with CWI to preserve and sustainably develop valuable wetlands in the region. More about the Carpathian Wetland Initiative (CWI).

Eurosite

Eurosite is working to create a Europe where nature is cared for, protected, restored and valued by all. Eurosite does this by providing practitioners with opportunities to network and exchange experience on practical nature management.

We are a network of natural site managers bringing together non-governmental as well as governmental organisations, and individuals committed to our vision. Nature knows no boundaries: we believe the future protection and conservation of Europe’s nature will only be achieved through international cooperation. Read more…

The European Union is made up of 28 Member States who have decided to gradually link together their know-how, resources and destinies. Together, during a period of enlargement of 50 years, they have built a zone of stability, democracy and sustainable development whilst maintaining cultural diversity, tolerance and individual freedoms. The European Union is committed to sharing its achievements and its values with countries and peoples beyond its borders.

The International Renaissance Foundation

The International Renaissance Foundation is one of the largest charitable foundations in Ukraine. Since 1990 we have been helping to develop an open society based on democratic values in Ukraine. During its activity, the Foundation has supported about 20 thousand projects, to which more than 60 thousand activists and organizations of Ukraine have joined. The funding amounted to over $ 200 million. Site: www.irf.ua