ECNC

This programme illustrates part of ECNC’s strength: being closely attuned to national, EU, pan-European and global policies and, in recent years, regional and local policies. It provides practical, tailor-made support to the implementation of biodiversity policies and actions of international, national, regional and local processes and organizations. It also aims to promote synergies between global and European actions on nature and biodiversity.

Throughout its existence, ECNC has been at the forefront of providing substance input into relevant policymaking processes. For instance, ECNC:

• was strongly involved in the writing process of the EC Biodiversity Strategy, and its Action Plans, and seconded a staff member to DG Environment to assist in the writing and consultation processes;
• was the main author of the Pan-European Biological and Landscape Diversity Strategy, under the lead of a preparatory committee of the Council of Europe;
• is part of the co-secretariat (together with the Council of Europe) of the Committee of Experts for the Development of the Pan-European Ecological Network;
• is a key partner in the ‘Countdown 2010' initiative;
• has a strong role in supporting local and regional authorities, including cities, in their efforts to integrate biodiversity into regional and local actions.

Policy Support Programme Manager: Rob Wolters
Senior Manager Regions and Biodiversity: Peter von Meijenfeldt