The Programme reflects the priorities of IUCN's European Members and partners so as to guide the work of the European Regional office (EURO) and ensure joint implementation. It focuses on EU policy as a major driver in Europe. It also aims to align itself with relevant EU policies and commitments such as the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 and how this is reflected in the other countries in the European region.

Areas of work within the Programme include: Nature-based solutions for EU policies, urban and subnational development, and climate change mitigation; ecosystem-based management; IUCN Red List of Threatened Species assessments; development and use of the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) and the Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas; implementation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2020 (including work on Invasive Alien Species); supporting the achievement of International Commitments; biodiversity and ecosystem services in the EU Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories; support for a more sustainable European agriculture; marine conservation; Forest Landscape Restoration (specifically with regards to the Bonn Challenge) and conservation of the Arctic Region.

"This bottom up Work Programme will guide IUCN’s work for the next four years," said Luc Bas, Director, IUCN European Regional Office. We look forward to implementing it in close collaboration with all parts of the Union, Members, Commissions and Secretariat.

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For more information, contact Alberto Arroyo Schnell, Senior Policy Manager, IUCN European Regional: [Email]