January 12, 2021 EOCA’s Plastic Free Target “Smashed”
The European Outdoor Conservation Association's (EOCA) two year target to clear 3000km of habitat, trail and beach of plastic waste and pollution has been surpassed - by A LOT!...
June 10, 2020 Corona Collapse: Can conservation cope with budget crash?
Just as support had reached unprecedented heights, the mutual dependency of Conservation and the Outdoor industry has been put to the test as a result of COVID-19. How are they coping during the pandemic?
February 7, 2020 EOCA’s Plastic Pledge
In 2020, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has challenged exhibitors at ISPO Munich to adopt the Plastic Pledge. EOCA explains what it's about....
March 28, 2019 Plastic Free, Mountains to Sea
Having just planted 2 million trees, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) now fixes its sights on yet another monumental challenge – cleaning 3000 km of plastic waste both high and low....
January 30, 2019 Our Three Pre-competitive Pillars
"We know that without nature, there would simply be no outdoor industry...
June 13, 2018 Project Success!
After less than two years, EOCA proudly announced that the 2 Million Tree Project target has already been surpassed....
December 15, 2017 Leave it to the Pros: Euro-brands Opt to Outsource Activism
While the US outdoor industry and its role in the public lands debate has been making headlines, the European outdoor industry is also engaged in nature conservancy - though here preferring financial support over direct activism....
June 5, 2017 And the Winner is …
Twice a year conservation organizations all over the world can apply for funding from EOCA. In March, six new winning projects were chosen and will receive €150 000 Euro in total....
May 4, 2017 Taking Social Responsibility: a Win-Win
Successful sustainability initiatives are not just about nature and the environment. They are also about people. How can outdoor companies take greater social responsibility - and why should they do it?...