November 29, 2024 Meet EOCA’s new leader: A voice for nature conservation
Introducing Dan Yates, EOCA’s new Executive Director. Discover his vision for empowering the outdoor industry to protect nature and biodiversity....
November 10, 2024 German retailer Globetrotter launches “Nature Bonus” to support conservation
Protecting the Wadden Sea with the WWF, renaturalizing rivers with NABU and strengthening climate-friendly mobility with the German Alpine Association: These are the first three environmental protection projects that the Hamburg-based outdoor outfitter Globetrotter is supporting with 100,000 euros each...
October 29, 2024 EOCA vote opens to select 2024 conservation projects – Cast your vote here!
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has launched its public vote for selecting 2024 conservation projects for funding. This initiative offers global outdoor enthusiasts the chance to support impactful, grassroots conservation efforts....
October 24, 2024 When salmon farming leaves, life rebounds
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After 35 years of battling for life in the pristine fjords of Vancouver Island, activists are finally witnessing nature’s ability to rebound in areas where salmon farms have been ousted. However, the fight is far from over, and new questions...
September 6, 2024 Patagonia commits to reduced packaging impact by joining Pack4Good
Patagonia joins Canopy's Pack4Good initiative to advance its environmental goals by focusing on Next Generation packaging solutions that reduce reliance on forests, preserving critical ecosystems. ...
April 25, 2024 EOCA: Vote for which conservation projects to fund
The European Outdoor Conservation Association opens its bi-annual public vote to determine which conservation projects should receive funding. Check out the projects, and cast your vote today!...
February 20, 2024 Patagonia non-profit makes first donation to conservation – and it’s HUGE
Holdfast Collective, the grant-making entity owning 98% of apparel brand Patagonia, has made its first significant gift worldwide – giving $5.2 million to The Nature Conservancy in Alabama to protect 8,000 acres in the state that are crucial for global...
February 8, 2024 Patagonia joins Icelandic fight to save wild salmon
Patagonia releases new documentary and launches campaign calling on the Icelandic government to show leadership in Europe by banning open net pen salmon farms in its coastal waters....
January 5, 2024 Study: Forests hold huge CO2 potential – but only under one condition
Study by ETH Zurich estimates that natural forest recovery could capture approximately 226 Gigatonnes (Gt) of carbon, but only if we also reduce greenhouse gas emissions....
December 28, 2023 Outdoor industry funds vital conservation projects
The Outdoor industry is supporting projects that conserve ecosystems and support public access the outdoors. Find out what projects just received funding from The European Outdoor Conservation Association and The Conservation Alliance....