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Since 2015, a select group of forward-thinking companies have helped finance the core costs of the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), on behalf of the European outdoor leisure sector, benefitting conservation. This year, EOCA is delighted to announce that not only are there now eight Sustaining Members of EOCA, with a new member having just […]

Quick facts about EOCA: Charity organisation started in 2006 Funded by membership and fundraising activities Nearly 150 member companies, all from the European outdoor industry Funds and enables conservation, protection and restoration of nature, wildlife and wild places To date, 194 conservation projects funded in 65 countries around the world Projects address the impacts of […]

As part of an exciting step change in the work carried out by the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), the organisation is pleased to announce it is looking for a new Executive Director to help shape the direction of conservation and nature-based solutions for the outdoor leisure sector across Europe. Possessing a passion for nature, […]

At the end of a nearly six month selection process, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is delighted to announce that €180,000 has just been committed to four new conservation projects in four different countries. For the autumn funding round, non profit organisations could apply for funding from EOCA of up to €60,000 for specific […]

With this year’s ISPO trade show just around the corner, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has a number of events planned for attendees to take part in. From fundraising, to the third talk in its series this year on the vital importance of biodiversity, and a partnership with Lancaster University to develop guidelines on […]

Much of what you read about Black Friday is about consumerism and grabbing a bargain or just getting more stuff. This year, a group of forward-thinking brands are turning that on its head to make sure that the event raises money for a worthwhile cause – the planet! The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is […]

We are extremely fortunate to be supported by companies, like Osprey, that care as much as we do about the conservation of nature and wildlife, and the protection of our planet. Osprey has been a member of EOCA for over 10 years, during which time its level of involvement has been invaluable. We had a chat […]

Across Europe and around the world, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) aims to protect nature in all its forms: meadows, mountains, lakes, rivers, coastlines and wildlife. In order to protect and restore them, EOCA funds nature conservation projects. To do this effectively, it needs the support of its members. These are companies operating in […]

To mark both Earth Day 2023, and the annual fundraiser held on the association’s stand during OutDoor by ISPO, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) was delighted that a large number of its members used the opportunities to show their support to the association and to nature conservation by raising additional funds. In total, EOCA […]

With OutDoor by ISPO just around the corner, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has been overwhelmed by the donations it has received from its members to help raise funds to support the association and its vital work. Products from 28 brands have been generously donated for the on-stand conservation fundraiser, including, for the first […]