Our work
The IUCN Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (IUCN ECARO) was established in 2015 with a view to supporting IUCN constituency and implementing the IUCN Programme in most countries of the IUCN Statutory Region East Europe, North and Central Asia.
Photo: IUCN ECARO
The IUCN Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (IUCN ECARO) was established in 2015 with a view to supporting IUCN constituency and implementing the IUCN Programme in most countries of the IUCN Statutory Region East Europe, North and Central Asia. In an effort to contribute to a more sustainable future for this region, IUCN ECARO focuses its work on good governance, the long-term protection of biodiversity and sustainable use of natural resources. The office is based in Belgrade, Serbia, and was initially established as the IUCN Programme Office for South-Eastern Europe (IUCN SEE) in 2004.
Since our establishment, we are working to:
- Help shape and ensure proper implementation of environmental policy at all levels;
- Promote and apply IUCN knowledge products and standards across the region;
- Introduce innovative approaches to nature conservation and governance of natural resources; and
- Support institutional strengthening and capacity building for the effective conservation of biodiversity and nature's use.
Buna river
Photo: © IUCN ECARO
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