EUROPARC Conference
The EUROPARC Conference is the event of the year for those working in Europe’s Protected Areas and Natura 2000 sites.
Parks in the Spotlight: Powered by People, Inspired by Nature
However, building on the success of our first online conference last year, we are delighted to be able to announce a EUROPARC ONLINE conference 2021 Parks in the Spotlight Powered by People; Inspired by Nature, will be on 6th and 7th October, in your very own living room, bedroom, dining room or office! Wherever you can access from your phone or computer, we will be there with you.
In many global and European policy frameworks Parks and Protected Areas have finally been identified as having a significant role. So, at this moment Parks are in the “Spotlight” across multiple agendas. This is our chance to “shine” and highlight how things are achieved “on the ground” and to indicate what more is needed to enable parks and Protected Areas to fulfil their potential and meet the challenges being presented.
Our conference will look at the practical management that turns political and societal topics, such as climate change, biodiversity restoration, health, tourism and economy (especially post covid), capacity building, technology, role of youth and agriculture into reality.
Inspired by Nature, it is the People of Parks, the staff, their communities, partners and stakeholders that make the changes needed, happen.
We invite you to SAVE THE DATES and we will announce more programme details and be open for registration in the coming months.
“Tribute to our landscape – Where nature and people meet in harmony”
It is with regret that the hosts of EUROPARC 2021 together with the EUROPARC Federation announce the decision to cancel the face-to-face conference that was planned for October 2021 and to postpone it to 2-6 October, 2023. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic there are currently too many insecurities to organise a successful event this year. We had been very much looking forward to welcoming colleagues from all over Europe in The Netherlands but since the conference is not cancelled, but postponed, we hope to see you all in good health in October 2023!
Sadly, as has just been announced, our face to face conference in the Netherlands, initially planned for October 2023, has fallen victim to the stringent regulations required and we have had to postpone it. We look forward to reconvening in 2023. The conference should take place in the northern part of the Netherlands, in the city of Leeuwarden.
Theme
The theme of the conference is ‘Tribute to our landscape’ | where nature and people meet in harmony.
Our Landscapes, are part of the most valuable cultural treasures of the European society. It is where nature and people meet and interact in the past, present and in future.
Unfortunately, not always in harmony. We all realize societies in harmony with nature are crucial for present and future generations. The corona pandemic has emphasized that more than ever. Finding harmony in the long run is the challenge. How can we act to meet this challenge, related to nature, human development, and sustainable economy?