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Biodiversity

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Have you ever wondered:

What concrete actions can we take to conserve and enhance biodiversity?
What is the state of global and European biodiversity conservation?
How are EU policies addressing biodiversity conservation, both directly and indirectly?

Find out by navigating our sections under "Explore further" below!

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Brief me on biodiversity conservation

Introduction to biodiversity conservation

EU action on biodiversity conservation

EU policies and projects relevant for biodiversity conservation.

Publications on biodiversity conservation

This is a partial list of EU, UN and other publications relevant for biodiversity conservation.

Resources on biodiversity conservation

This is a partial list of useful resources for further information on biodiversity conservation.

News and events on biodiversity conservation

Latest knowledge

NEWS | 12 Feb 2026

New global science highlights business risks from nature loss, as EU steps up investment and private finance for nature

The findings underscore the central role of companies, investors and financial institutions in closing the global nature finance gap.

NEWS | 12 Feb 2026

EU Organic Awards 2026: The best of EU organic agriculture

The 5th edition of the EU Organic Awards is now open for applications from 10 February to 26 April 2026. These awards celebrate leaders in the organic value chain...

PUBLICATION | 12 Feb 2026

UNEP Annual Report 2025: Our Planet. Our Purpose.

The 2025 Annual Report explores UNEP’s results and impacts across climate action, nature and land action, pollution action and more. In a time when multilateralism is more...