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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 | 09 Mar 2026

Young Europeans deliver recommendations to protect Europe’s pollinators

Among the proposals is the creation of a permanent Young Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity to engage more citizens in EU environmental governance.

NEWS | 09 Mar 2026

EU Green Week 2026: Investing in a nature-positive economy

Mark your agendas for Europe’s top environmental event, taking place in Brussels from 3-4 June 2026.

NEWS | 09 Mar 2026

EU invests more than €103 million in long-term strategic LIFE projects

The EU’s flagship LIFE Programme has announced more than €103 million in additional funding to help tackle Europe’s climate and environment crises through long-term projects...