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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

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NEWS | 13 Mar 2026

Behavioural tweaks are not enough to save nature. Here’s how we achieve transformative change

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EVENT | 12 Mar 2026

Safeguarding Forests in Europe: Emerging Risks of Agrilus Wood Borers (Buprestidae)

Safeguarding Forests in Europe conference: Emerging Risks of Agrilus Wood Borers (Buprestidae) will be organized in Vienna on 21-23 April 2026. This is a joint event co-organized...

NEWS | 12 Mar 2026