News Archive
Please see below our press releases, archived by year, so you can see what we have been up to since our start in the summer of 2006.
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EOCA Celebrates a Record Number of New Members, Supporting Conservation Together
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has been delighted to welcome
23 new companies into membership already during 2019 – more than in any other single year in the history of the association. This brings the t
otal number members to 150 and will make a significant difference to the number of hands-on conservation projects the association can support.
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Record Amount raised for Conservation at OutDoor by ISPO
Records were broken the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) at the recent OutDoor by ISPO in Munich earlier this month, in terms of the amount of money raised for conservation thanks to the generous donations by members to the Conservation Fundraiser, the number of members organising fundraising events on their own stands for EOCA and new members signing up to the association.
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EOCA Fundraising for Conservation and Reducing Single-Use Plastic at OutDoor by ISPO.
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) looks forward to meeting with many of its members and others within the outdoor industry next week at the OutDoor by ISPO show in Munich. The Association is excited to celebrate its latest successes, present its latest funded conservation projects, raise further funds for conservation and to play a key role in reducing single-use plastic waste generated at the show.
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Eight New Members and partners for EOCA
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to welcome 7 new members and a trade partner, all committed to conserving the great outdoors. All 8 have signed up to the association since the ISPO show in February, a number specifically joining to support the work of EOCA in tackling Plastic Pollution.
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EOCA Conservation Funding Reaches €3 million
This March thousands of outdoor enthusiasts joined European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), and its members, to participate in its annual spring public vote. As a result of the public vote and also the members private vote, six new conservation projects have been selected for EOCA to support. With almost €150,000 being pledged to these six projects, this also marks a new milestone in the history of EOCA – the funding of €3 million in vital conservation projects around the world!
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26 Companies sign EOCA's Plastic Pledge for Tradeshows!
In an exciting step forwards in the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA)’s new focus on tackling plastic pollution, the association has asked exhibitors at this summer’s OutDoor by ISPO trade show to sign up to a pledge to reduce the amount of single-use plastic on their stands at the show. The association is delighted with the reaction, with 26 exhibitors having already signed up to the Plastic Pledge.
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EOCA Leads the Industry with Plastic Pledge for Trade Shows
In an exciting step forwards in the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA)’s new focus on tackling plastic pollution, the association is asking exhibitors at this summer’s OutDoor by ISPO trade show to sign up to a pledge to reduce, if not eliminate, the amount of single use plastic at the show.
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New Public Fundraiser for EOCA
As part of its newly-launched focus on plastic clean-up, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has launched a public fundraiser to raise money to help reduce single use plastic. The project, part of Surfrider Foundation Europe’s ‘Ocean Initiatives’ programme will work to raise awareness and educate thousands of people through waste collection and clean-up events.
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EOCA Public Vote Underway
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has launched the first of its two annual public online votes to help it choose which conservation projects to support, and will run to midday (GMT+1) on 11th April.
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EOCA at ISPO 19 - Round Up
Munich covered in 25cm of snow proved to be the perfect platform for EOCA as it launched its new 2 year focus and raised €19,000 for conservation during ISPO 19
Thanks to the generosity of EOCA’s members, the Conservation Fundraiser boasted its largest number of items yet - with offerings from hammocks to skiwear, mugs to climbing harnesses and everything in between. In addition,
Bergans of Norway, Klean Kanteen and
Ternua held fundraisers on their stand to benefit EOCA. With a generous top up from ISPO, EOCA was delighted to raise a total of €19,000 during the 4 days of the show! 100% of this will be spent on the conservation projects EOCA supports this coming year.
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EOCA Conservation at ISPO: Fundraising and Forwards to the Future
Looking forwards to a cold and snowy ISPO in Munich at the end of the week, there is much news from the European Outdoor Conservation Association to melt even the largest icicles. The Conservation Fundraiser is back with fundraising efforts around the show, a Happy Hour and the launch of EOCA’s new focus are helping to shape a busy few days to come.
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La Sportiva’s Black Friday Sales Turn Green
For the second year in a row, Italian technical footwear, clothing and accessories brand La Sportiva has used its sales during the ‘Black Friday’ weekend to support nature conservation. By donating 20% of the weekend’s income to the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), La Sportiva has been able to boost the funds available to the Association’s conservation projects.
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EOCA’s Autumn Conservation Vote Brings Total 2018 Funding To Over €330,000
Following a public vote which reached millions, and a members’ only vote, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to announce the 5 projects selected to receive funding this autumn. This brings the total number of projects to receive funding from the Association and its members during 2018 to 14, in 12 different countries.
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ENO and Stanley named as EOCA Conservation Champions
Every year, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) gives the ‘Conservation Champion’ award to members that have ‘gone the extra mile’ to support conservation. The award recognises members that have taken the initiative to raise extra money for and awareness of conservation through the Association. EOCA is delighted to name Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) and Stanley – a PMI brand, as its Conservation Champions for 2018.
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OutDoor 2018 Round Up
Following a successful 4 days at the show, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to announce having raised over €25,000 for conservation and gained 3 new members.
Amidst the flurry of activity that saw the staging of the 25th OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen last month, there were fundraisers, cocktails, sandals, press conferences and tree celebrations making it one of the most successful ever for the conservation charity.
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2 Million Breaths of Fresh Air at OutDoor 2018
TARGET REACHED!!! EOCA Members have successfully planted over 2 million trees in 2 years, benefitting wildlife, local communities, outdoor enthusiasts and leaving a long and lasting legacy! Celebrating this fundraising for further conservation and the launch of its 100th project are all part of the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA)’s plans at OutDoor in Friedrichshafen at the weekend.
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EOCA Conservation Vote Starts Friday!
The next European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) public conservation vote will be going live in less than 48 hours. Anyone with an interest in conserving threatened wild spaces, species and habitats is being asked to go online and have their say as to which of the proposed nature conservation projects should receive funding of up to €30,000.
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Record Breaking ISPO Fundraiser
In a thrilling start to 2018, the fundraiser held on the stand of the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) during ISPO last month smashed all previous records for the amount of money raised for conservation.
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EOCA at ISPO 2018
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is poised once again to raise funds for vital conservation projects at ISPO at the end of this month. With a stand in the West Entrance, a presence in the new CSR hub in A4, a target of planting 2 million trees by the summer and a conservation fundraiser on its stand, the scene is set for an exciting show.
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La Sportiva Supports Conservation through Black Friday Sales
Italian technical footwear, clothing and accessories brand La Sportiva has used its online sales during the recent so-called ‘Black Friday’ weekend to support nature conservation. By donating 15% of the weekend’s income to the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), La Sportiva has been able to boost the funds available to the Association and give back to the great outdoors.
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10 New Members for EOCA!
This summer and autumn have seen an influx of new members to the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA). From agencies and distributors to drinks and mountaineering guides, the number of companies wanting to get involved in looking after the environment is continuing to rise.
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Public and Members Vote to Allocate EOCA Conservation Funding
For the third year in succession, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has held two annual funding rounds, this time allocating a total of €300,000 of funding to projects conserving threatened habitats and having a link to outdoor enthusiasts around the world. During the latest autumn round, 131 conservation organisations applied for funding and five have now been selected through a public vote and a member’s vote to receive funding.
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EOCA Conservation Vote Goes Live!
The second of two annual European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) public conservation votes has gone live this morning (Wednesday 4th October). Anyone with an interest in conserving threatened wild spaces, species and habitats is being asked to go online and have their say as to which of the proposed nature conservation projects should receive funding of up to €30,000.
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Breathing Space at OutDoor 2017
The OutDoor Show at Friedrichshafen proved a successful one for the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) last month, raising funds of over €35,500 from various events run by members and the popular Conservation Fundraiser. Not only this, but the topic of trees was very much the subject of talks and discussions held by the Association at the show, in particular the benefits they bring to the outdoor industry and enthusiasts, through oxygen production, protection and providing space and room to enjoy outdoor landscapes.
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Arc’teryx, Ortlieb and Snugpak Named as EOCA Conservation Champions!
Every year, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) gives the ‘Conservation Champion’ award to members that have ‘gone the extra mile’ to support conservation. The award recognises members that have taken the initiative to raise extra money for and awareness of conservation through the Association. EOCA is delighted to name Arc’teryx, Ortlieb and Snugpak as its Conservation Champions for 2017.
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Conservation Worth Celebrating at OutDoor 2017
The OutDoor Show in Friedrichshafen this month will be a busy mix of fundraising, celebrating and business for the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) and its members. Raising funds to conserve the great outdoors, celebrating projects being supported by the Association, supporting initiatives of existing members and engaging new companies, will all be priorities during the show.
Members of EOCA have been hugely generous with their donations to the ever-popular
Conservation Fundraiser, including one of the newest members to the Association,
Bestway. Held on EOCA’s stand in the East Entrance, members generously donate items which are then sold to visitors to the show with 100% of the money raised being used to fund conservation projects around the world. In the past few years, enough has been raised at each show to fund an entire extra project. This year is expected to be no different, with exciting items including sleeping bags, jackets, T-shirts, climbing helmets and packs all on offer.
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More Conservation Projects Than Ever Supported In EOCA Spring Funding Round 2017
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is celebrating being able to support more projects than ever before during its 2017 Spring Funding Round. Three projects were chosen during a public vote which reached 60.4 million people worldwide, and a further three were chosen by EOCA members themselves. These are all to be funded from membership fees and fundraising monies raised from the European outdoor Industry. In addition, three further projects are being funded by three individual EOCA members.
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EOCA Trees Given 18,000 Boost by ISPO
Following fundraising, donations and events at last month’s ISPO trade show, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to announce that the total amount raised has equated to another 18,000 trees which can be planted towards its 2 Million Tree target launched last year.
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EOCA 2 Million Tree Campaign: The First Million
To mark and celebrate the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) being 10 years old and having given €2 million to conservation, the Association launched the 2 Million Tree Project as part of ambitious plans to raise enough money to plant / regnerate 2 million trees over the next 2 years. Following a ruthless selection process and 107 applications for funding last summer, the EOCA is delighted to be able to outline the first 5 projects it will be funding, as well as a project funded by one of EOCA’s members - which together will plant just over 1,000,000 trees. In addition, EOCA is launching a
public fundraiser, to support an additional project based in Nepal, aiming to add a further 80,00 trees to the total!
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Celebrating with the planting of 2 Million Trees
This is an important year for the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA). During 2016, the Association is celebrating its 10 year anniversary and having raised and spent an incredible €2 million on conservation in that time! To mark these milestones, an ambitious plan to plant or regenerate 2 million trees around the world is being launched at OutDoor.
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Conservation Worth Celebrating at OutDoor 2016
2016 is a year of celebration for EOCA (European Outdoor Conservation Association). Two important milestones have been reached, new members have joined and there is a large number of events planned at the OutDoor Show next month in Friedrichshafen to mark the successes and continuation of the Association’s good work.
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EOCA Online Conservation Vote now Live!
The bi-annual European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) public conservation vote has started in earnest and anyone with an interest in protecting or restoring wild spaces, species and habitats is being asked to go online and have their say as to which of the proposed nature conservation projects should receive funding of up to €30,000.
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EOCA at ISPO - Round Up
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) began its tenth anniversary year in style at ISPO, by raising nearly €7000, hosting an After Work get together, and by being supported by members organising other fun and fundraising activities to mark the occasion.
Since EOCA was founded, €1.8 million has been raised and spent on conservation by the Association. This money, raised from and by member companies all operating in the European outdoor industry, has funded conservation projects in 36 different countries around the world, and made a real difference to many landscapes, habitats and local communities.
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EOCA at ISPO - Celebrating 10 Years of Conservation
During 2016, EOCA will be celebrating all that it has achieved in the ten years since the Association was formed. Celebrations will start at ISPO in Munich this month, with new members joining up, an After Work get together, plus fun and fundraising activities to mark the occasion.
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Smartwool and Vaude Named as EOCA Conservation Champions!
Every year, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) gives the ‘Conservation Champion’ award to members that have gone ‘the extra mile’ to support conservation. The award recognises members that have taken the initiative to raise extra money for and awareness of conservation through the Association. EOCA is delighted to name Smartwool and Vaude as its Conservation Champions for 2015.
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Good Things come to Those who Wait – EOCA OutDoor Round Up
Success comes to those who wait, and came in abundance for the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) at last month’s OutDoor. Not only did four new organisations sign up to be involved in the Association’s work, but the target of the show to reach €30,000 in fundraising was met as the final donations were counted after the show.
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New Leadership for EOCA
Following a vote at its Annual Assembly last week, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is proud to announce that it has a new president in the form of Anna Maria Rugarli, who will start her new role with immediate effect.
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Fundraising for an extra Project - EOCA at OutDoor 2015
Every year at the OutDoor trade show, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) holds a fundraiser on its stand to raise money for future projects. The figures for each show have been increasing annually and, as 100% of all money raised wil go directly into hands-on conservation projects, this year EOCA is aiming to raise enough funds to support an entire additional project – equivalent to €30,000.
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Thousands help EOCA choose conservation projects to receive €180,000
Many thousands of outdoor enthusiasts have joined European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) members to choose six vital conservation projects for EOCA to fund this spring. In total, nearly €180,000 has been pledged to projects in six different countries, with all funds coming from membership fees and fundraising monies raised from the European outdoor industry. EOCA holds two funding rounds per year, with the second one taking place in the autumn.
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More than €8,000 for Conservation is No Mean ‘Feet’ at ISPO
The total amount collected by EOCA (European Outdoor Conservation Association) from the recent ISPO trade show in Munich came to record €8556 this year. Not only this but four new companies signed up either at the show itself or immediately afterwards, bringing the total number of members of the growing conservation organisation to 125.
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Conservation at ISPO
Conservation will again be coming to ISPO this winter as the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) prepares to raise awareness of its work and funds for its projects in 2015.
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2014 Conservation Round Up
Building on the massive growth of membership in 2013, 2014 has been another incredible year for the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA). Big strides have been made in what the European outdoor Industry has achieved in the name of conservation.
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First UK Retailer Joins EOCA as the Association Continues to Grow
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to welcome its first UK retailer into membership. George Fisher Ltd, based in Keswick, has led the way in becoming the first retailer in the UK to contribute to conservation work around the world via EOCA. In addition, new members have been welcomed into all of EOCA’s membership categories over the summer.
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EOCA OutDoor 2014 Roundup – Record Levels of Funds Raised!
OutDoor 2014 proved to be an incredibly fruitful show for EOCA. Thanks to the huge support and generosity of its members, EOCA was able to hold its most successful Conservation Fundraiser ever, raising nearly €31,000 during the four days of the show. That is enough to fund an extra entire conservation project this year.
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Maruba Sports Publishers, Klean Kanteen and Roc Noir Named as EOCA Conservation Champions!
Every year, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) gives the ‘Conservation Champion’ award to members that have gone ‘the extra mile’ to support conservation through the Association. It is about members taking the initiative to raise money and awareness of the Association, in order to make a positive difference for conservation. EOCA is delighted to name Maruba Sports Publishers, Klean Kanteen and Roc Noir as its Conservation Champions for 2014.
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Sustaining Members step up to multiply Industry's impact on Conservation
A select number of members of the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) have underlined their increasing commitment to the growth of the Association by becoming its first ‘Sustaining Members’. Seven member companies have signed a declaration at the OutDoor international press conference pledging to support the Association from January 2015 to the tune of an extra €10,000 per year for the next three years, over and above their annual membership fee. This money will be used to finance the running of the Association and support its sustainable growth.
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Three new members and some Expert Advice!
As interest in the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) continues to grow, the Association is delighted to welcome 3 new members and an additional Scientific Advisor into the fold. This brings to 13 the number of new members that have joined the organisation since January 1st meaning there are currently 120 organisations in the outdoor industry engaging with conservation in this way.
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Pacsafe and Osprey Europe Top Out as Summit Members of EOCA!
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to announce that both Osprey Europe and Pacsafe have each committed to sponsor a conservation project through EOCA, and so become Summit Members. Through tailor-made environmental giving programmes provided by the Association, they will be providing invaluable funding for hands-on conservation of species of particular relevance to their organisations.
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Conservation Success at ISPO!
The European OutDoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is celebrating several successes at ISPO this year. Eight new members were welcomed to the association, and over €8000 was raised for conservation during the 4 days of the show.
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EOCA Raising Funds for Conservation at ISPO!
EOCA is hoping to raise a record amount of funding for conservation during ispo this year. Events held on the EOCA stand, and by their partners at the show aim to create a significant boost to the amount of money put into conservation projects by the association during 2014.
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A Flying Start to 2014 for EOCA!
Following its 39% growth in membership in 2013, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to start 2014 in a similar fashion! Three new members joined the association on 1st January, all commited to help fund vital conservation of outdoor spaces around the world.
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2013 Conservation Roundup
As the year draws to a close, the outdoor industry can look back with pride at what has been achieved in its name for conservation. The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), a charity bringing together 110 companies working in the industry to raise money to protect, enhance and restore the wild spaces so loved and valued by outdoor enthusiasts has announced what has been acheived in the last 12 months.
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Two new members sign up for conservation
Technical footwear company La Sportiva and alternative bottle specialist Klean Kanteen are working together to support conservation by becoming the most recent companies to join the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA).
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OutDoor 2013 Round Up - 108 Members and over €100,000 for Conservation
As the dust settles after the OutDoor show, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) can look back at its most successful show to date: €18,000 raised for next year’s conservation projects, six new members signed up during the four days, plus a further 2 since the show ended! Add that to the 23 companies that joined in the first 6 months of this year and you have an association that has grown by over 30% so far this year.
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Championing Conservation at OutDoor
There was an air of celebration at this year’s OutDoor party in Friedrichshafen as the names of the 2013 Conservation Champions and Summit Members of the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) were announced.
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Snow leopards, Orangutans and Mountain Bikers: EOCA conserves wild places for the Outdoor industry
During the first day of the OutDoor trade fair in Friedrichshafen, the European OutDoor Conservation Association (EOCA) will be unveiling the 8 conservation projects it will be funding this year. In total, €181,000 is being committed to conservation by the association this year, ensuring that vital conservation work can take place around the world.
EOCA, which will also be celebrating signing up its 100th member at the fair, puts 100% of all the membership fees it receives from its members into conservation work, together with 100% of all monies it raises at OutDoor and other shows. Each project that EOCA funds can apply for up to €30,000 for their work.
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EOCA scores its first Century!
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to announce that it has now signed up 100 member and partners. This milestone, achieved in just 7 years, will be celebrated at this year’s OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen.
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Championing Conservation: EOCA at OutDoor
Following a very busy Spring, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is gearing up for some exciting fundraising events and special association announcements at the OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen in July.
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Boots, Loot and Lollies for ISPO 2013
Raising funds for conservation will be, as ever, high on the list of priorities for the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) at ISPO. To this end, EOCA members have stepped up to help in several events to raise money for projects to be supported in 2013.
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Conservation Celebrations at OutDoor
There were celebrations aplenty at the recent OutDoor show. The European OutDoor Conservation Association (EOCA) announced the reaching of its first €1 million for conservation, with funds being raised towards its next €million, new members joining up and a dedication at the Saturday night party from Germany’s top coverband.
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EOCA Names its 2012 Conservation Champions
During the infamous OutDoor Party at the OutDoor Show, Friedrichshafen this weekend, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) took to the main stage to announce that they were naming Original Buff, S.A., Wild Roses (International) AG, and Nikwax Ltd as their three 2012 Conservation Champions.
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2012 Conservation Projects from EOCA
Following 74 project applications for funding this year, National Geographic Germany, Alpin (Germany), TGO (UK), Lift (Netherlands), Bike & Trekking (Netherlands) and Wider (France) all published details in their magazines and online to encourage their readers to vote for their favourite project in three separate project categories: nature, outdoor and alpine.
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EOCA OutDoor Celebrations
This July is going to be a game of two halves for EOCA: celebrating reaching the first €1 million for conservation and fundraising for the second!
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Newly Appointed Scientific Panel for EOCA
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to announce the appointment of a Scientific Panel of experts, to assist with the selection of conservation projects. Four eminent scientists, well regarded for their expertise in four different areas of conservation have kindly agreed to form the panel.
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55,000 Votes for Conservation!
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to be able to announce the three conservation projects chosen by the public to receive funding from the association this year. A staggering 55,263 votes were cast to select these three projects from the shortlisted projects which appeared online and in magazines across Europe.
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EOCA has KORS for Celebration!
In an exciting new development, EOCA are delighted to announce that it has received confirmation of its first donation from a member of the 1% for the Planet organisation.
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New Leaders for Conservation
Following the untimely death of Holger Bismann, Managing Director of Patagonia Europe and President of the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) last autumn, the association is pleased to announce two new leaders who have agreed to steer the association until the Annual Assembly in July. At the Annual Assembly, there will be a formal discussion followed by a vote to approve the changes.
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EOCA on Top of the World as it Announces Rune Gjeldnes as its Newest Ambassador!
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to announce that Rune Gjeldnes has agreed to become its newest Ambassador, promoting the work of the association. Rune was approached about the role by Bergans of Norway, one of his sponsors and an active and supportive member of EOCA. In his new role, Rune will be a passionate advocate for the work that EOCA and its members achieve in supporting the conservation of threatened wild spaces worldwide.
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Join the Public Conservation Vote!
With record numbers of applications this year for the European Outdoor Conservation Association’s (EOCA) funding round, the association is now asking the public to get involved in helping decide which conservation projects to support in 2012.
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Conservation Success at ISPO Munich
Following a snowy, but extremely busy ISPO, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to announce the raising of over €6,500 during the show to support projects in 2012.
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Bikes, Bags and Breakfast Smoothies
With the countdown to raising the first €1 million ticking ever faster, there are numerous ways of helping the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) edge ever closer to their goal at ispo this year.
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ILAND green technologies SA Power Growth of EOCA
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to welcome ILAND green technologies SA, the leading Swiss company in the market of portable solar generators, as its latest member, growing the number of members of the association to 71.
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Wild Roses Brings The Feminine Touch to Conservation
Conservation has received a boost on the feminine side today as women-only technical clothing brand, Wild Roses (International) AG has signed up to join the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA). Following discussions at OutDoor in Friedrichshafen last month, Wild Roses has already shown excitement and enthusiasm for their new membership, suggesting further fundraising events they wish to undertake for the growing organisation.
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Project Announcement 2011
And here it is! The news you have been waiting for - all 10 projects (which is a record in itself) that EOCA will be supporting in the 2011/12 funding round.
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Events at OutDoor 2011
Sandals, Savings and South Pole for Conservation at OutDoor 2011!!
In anticipation of a hectic OutDoor this July, the European Outdoor Conservation Association is asking visitors and exhibitors to take a minute to plan a bit of conservation into their day.
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Marmot Signs Up!
Outdoor brand Marmot has signed up to get involved as a member of the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA).
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A Fistful of Firsts for Outdoor Conservation
Following a very successful ispo, launching a new identity in a joint party with Patagonia, fundraising with Keen and Berghaus and increasing membership, the European Outdoor Conservation Association is delighted to have been able to clock up some ‘firsts’ from its members as well.
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Relaunch Party and Fundraising
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (formerly the EOG Association for Conservation) is relaunching at this year’s ispo with a joint party with Patagonia and fundraising event sponsored by Berghaus.
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Conservation by Another Name
Following a vote at its recent Annual Assembly, the EOG Association for Conservation has agreed to move the Association forward through a change of name - to European Outdoor Conservation Association.
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€20,000 Conservation Funding Boost
Following the most successful series of fundraising events yet, the EOG Association for Conservation is delighted to announce that €20,000 has been raised in aid of conservation at this summer’s OutDoor Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Every last cent will be put straight into conservation projects in 2011.
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Gear, Beer and Meltdown at OutDoor!
With anticipation of the rush and bustle around a show like OutDoor, the EOG Association for Conservation is asking visitors and exhibitors to take a minute to plan a bit of conservation into their day.
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2010 Conservation Projects Announcement
Following a tense battle between the projects on the shortlist, it came down to the final member vote to decide which projects were going to be supported by the EOG Association for Conservation in 2010!
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Make yourself at HOME at ispo
The EOG Association for Conservation is thrilled to be able to present the ‘stunning visual portrayal of Earth’ in the film ‘HOME’ by the award-winning French aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand.
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Celebrating our 50th Member
Following a very successful show at OutDoor in Friedrichshafen this summer, the EOG Association for Conservation is continuing to celebrate. Not only have new members joined from as far afield as India and the Ukraine, but the Association has just welcomed its 50th member – and the numbers are still rising!
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Conservation projects awarded EUR€175,000
As a generation we are taking a journey that none of those going before us has had to face – our world is changing quickly, dramatically and possibly irreversibly. An initiative launched in 2006 by the European outdoor sector, the EOG Association for Conservation, is aiming to make a difference. Its key objectives are the preservation of the natural, wild areas that as outdoor enthusiasts, we care so passionately about and to raise awareness within the industry for the need to conserve and protect the environment.
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Topher Gaylord new Interim President
The EOG Association for Conservation has announced that Topher Gaylord, President VF Outdoor and Action Sports International, (The North Face, Vans and Reef brands), based in Italy has agreed to become Interim President.
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The ‘Get Something for Something’ Fundraiser
With the popularity and success of the EOG Association for Conservation Fundraiser at the OutDoor show in summer 2007, which helped to raise an additional EUR€15,000 for projects, the Board of the Association has decided to run the event again.
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All volunteers welcome
The EOG Association for Conservation has been set up to provide grants to help conservation projects, but it also hopes to be able to provide a community for the industry and those receiving funding. To further support the projects being funded the Association is pleased to introduce a Volunteering area to the website.
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All change at EOG Association for Conservation
In July the EOG Association for Conservation held its first AGM. All members were invited to attend a lunch event which also included announcements of the first conservation projects to receive funding. Presentations were made by three of the five projects being supported during 2007. In this the first year of the existence of the EOG Association for Conservation the not-for-profit organisation has managed to fund five projects to a total of EUR€125,000.
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EUR€125,000 awarded to international projects
From the launch of the EOG Association for Conservation the focus has always been to generate enough money to enable the funding of as many key international conservation projects as possible. In its first year the Association has been able to give EUR€125,000 to five diverse and exciting projects. These projects cover many different aspects of conservation from the affects of climate change in Europe’s Mont Blanc Massif and protecting wet land biodiversity in Ireland to ensuring a sustainable form of tourism in Nepal.
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EOG Association for Conservation off to a Fantastic Start
As an industry directly linked to the environment, the outdoor sector is only too aware of the pressure that the environment is under. The launch of the new EOG Association for Conservation during the OutDoor Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany was a firm indication from the outdoor industry of its commitment to ensuring that we preserve and protect the outdoor environment for future generations. New President of the EOG Association for Conservation, Hervé Chabert commented after the launch “I felt the launch of the EOG Association for Conservation went extremely well and was clearly well attended. The true success now lies in the number of companies becoming members. We have had a lot of companies saying they will join. This industry seems to be ready for such an initiative, so I’m very optimistic.”
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The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) was delighted to see the effects of the launch of its Plastic Pledge during the recent 4 day OutDoor by ISPO trade show in Munich and the reduction in single-use plastic waste it led to.
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to announce that it is working in partnership with The North Face (TNF) to support the brand’s grant funding programme for conservation projects in Europe
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Launching a public fundraiser, hosting a get-together and an all important gear sale are just some of the things the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) will be involved in at ISPO next month. 
Funds enough for a new project, three new members and an ambitious scheme to plant 2 million trees around the world were all part of the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA)’s story at last month’s OutDoor trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany! 
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is celebrating the arrival of Spring by welcoming two new members to the organisation – Zamberlan and Kendal Mountain Festival – bringing the total number of members to 126.
The New Year has started with a huge vote of confidence for the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) thanks to the new membership of its first online retailer, Amazon EU Sarl.
Contractors have finished restoration work on the 3.8km footpath that rises 928 metres to the spectacular summit of the ‘Blue Mountain’ on the edge of the Cuillin.
Following an exciting couple of weeks during the annual European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) public conservation vote, 53,000 votes were cast, over 10 million consumers were reached and support from unlikely places was registered – including from the President of Costa Rica!
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) public vote has come to a close, after four weeks of intense campaigning and voting. In total 3 projects have been selected to receive funding, 57,000 votes have been recorded and well over 8.5 million people have been reached worldwide!
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The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to announce another 6 new partners, each of whom have signed up to support conservation in the last 3 weeks!
2013 has got off to a flying start with six new members and one trade association giving their support to the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA).
A new section of the iconic Three Peaks route in the Yorkshire Dales National Park is now open for business.
EOCA Ambassador Polar explorer Rune Gjeldnes was awarded The Mungo Park Medal from the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, on 14 June, at Perth Concert Hall. This is the first time since Thor Heyerdal received the medal in 1950 that a Norwegian has been so honored. In addition Rune was granted Honorary Membership of the Society.
Have you ever wondered what sorts of things people are prepared to ditch on their walks out in the wild? Apart from the usual sweet and crisp wrappers, I mean? Well the proof was in the pudding - or rather, in the large number of biodegradable bin bags - filled at the last ‘Envirotrek’ of a series run across Europe over the summer by Dutch non profit organisation and 2012 EOCA grant recipient, Respect the Mountains.
Following the achievements of 2011 was always going to be tough. Yet this July at OutDoor, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) stands proudly with more successes to report - and more than was ever imagined 12 months ago. 
Think of a challenge that you have pondered undertaking but decided it was too difficult. Then multiply it by at least 100 and you might come slightly closer to the adventure Nadine Horn, the first female ambassador for the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), is planning.
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The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to announce that top Austrian climber, Hansjörg Auer , has agreed to become the association’s third ambassador. 
Conservation Charity launches Gear section on Website
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to name Es Tresidder as its first Ambassador.
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The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is paying tribute today to its president, Holger Bismann, who passed away this weekend after battling with cancer over the last few months. 
As the last monies come in from the OutDoor show in July and the figures are added up, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to announce that the industry has raised over €23,000 for conservation.
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- and EOCA becomes approved 1% for the Planet Recipient.
During the infamous OutDoor Party at the OutDoor Show, Friedrichshafen this year, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) took to the main stage to announce that they were naming Original Buff, S.A. as their first ever Conservation Champions.
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The European Outdoor Conservation Association is celebrating today having seen over 31,000 people across Europe get online and vote for conservation.
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Funding for conservation projects across Europe has been given a hefty boost today by Original Buff.
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Over the next few weeks, thousands of outdoor enthusiasts across Europe will be joining forces to vote for conservation projects worldwide.
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