The largest Network of European Protected Areas

We are the EUROPARC Federation and we represent hundreds of responsible authorities and thousands of Protected Areas in 40 countries. We often say in EUROPARC that nature knows no boundaries and we, therefore, facilitate international cooperation in all aspects of Protected Area management to improve and conserve our shared natural heritage.

Someone out there has the answer to your question, a solution to your problem, an idea you can use. So connect to the network!

We are really proud that EUROPARC is recognised around the world as a professional network of European Protected Areas providing a forum to share professional experience, collaborate on technical projects and progress common aims.

It’s great working with interesting people who look after unique places and we’d be delighted to welcome you to be a part of it! Hopefully, you’ll find out more as you explore our website! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn

We especially look forward to welcoming you in person at any one of our events or at our annual Conference.

Latest news

Management effectiveness evaluation shows: Finnish park management is of high standard but challenges lie ahead

Photo description: Evaluation Team visiting fortress island Vallisaari. Long closed for military use, the site has remained one of the most diverse nature destinations in the archipelago of capital city Helsinki. From the left: Ben Ross, Nigel Dudley, Sue Stolton (team leader), Michael Hošek, Kari Lahti, Petri Ahlroth,...

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MPA4Change at the Ocean Decade Conference 2024, Barcelona.

From April 5th to 12th 2024, the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference 2024 was hosted in Barcelona as part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021- 2030). Coordinated by UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC/UNESCO), the Ocean Decade seeks to stimulate ocean science and transform this...

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A Call to all European Parks and Trails | World Trails Conference

Our executive director Carol Ritchie will speak at the #WorldTrailsConference in Ottawa! Taking place from September 30 to October 3, 2024, the Conference will bring together trail leaders, experts and fellow enthusiasts. With a long history of ancient pilgrimages, herding routes, long-distance hikes and transnational Grande routes criss-crossing the continent,...

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Coming events

EUROPARC Webinar - Shaping Park identity: Exploring how Sense of Place and co-creation can unlock a ...

EUROPARC Webinar - Shaping Park identity: Exploring how Sense of Place and co-creation can unlock a Park’s potential
May 3rd, 2024 - 11:00h
Zoom

EUROPARC Webinar - Shaping Park identity: Exploring how Sense of Place and co-creation can unlock a Park’s potential

How can you harvest  ‘uniqueness’ and create a coherent identity for your Park and Protected Area? Join this webinar to find out!

European Day of Parks 2024 - Vote for Nature

European Day of Parks 2024 - Vote for Nature
May 24th, 2024 - 09:00h
Europe

European Day of Parks 2024 - Vote for Nature

Let’s #VoteForNature this European Day of Parks!

Save the NEW Date: European Charter for Sustainable Tourism Meeting!

Save the NEW Date: European Charter for Sustainable Tourism Meeting!
October 28th, 2024 - 10:00h
Westport, Ireland

Save the NEW Date: European Charter for Sustainable Tourism Meeting!

Don’t miss this event focussed on Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas!

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